Both/And
Ben LoomisPhoto essays on history, art, philosophy, and culture — blending deep ideas with original photography.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 103 | Founded | 2 years ago | Last Issue | 9 days ago |
| Active | |||||
Read this Newsletter
benloomis.substack.comLatest Issues
Museum Monday: The Smithsonian Museum of Asian Art
(7 min read) The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art is two distinct collections under one name — and seeing them both took me four years.
Subscribe now
This Substack assumes a basic standard of human decency. Those who are purpo...
Museum Monday: Delphi Archeological Site & Museum
(9 min read) Delphi was the religious and Panhellenic center of the Greek world for over a thousand years — and the oracle at its heart involved a different kind of rationality than we are used to.
Subscribe now
This Substack assumes a...
A One-Time Interruption: Introducing ‘Gate of All Mysteries’
(3 min read) Below is a quick interruption to introduce a new project I’ve been quietly working on for the past eight months, and which launched today.
My recent essays here on being WEIRD and the reflexive self might have primed some of y...
The Mirror and the Jewel
(20 min read) Meditation, philosophy, and neuroscience converge: the self is not what you think it is.
Subscribe now
The following can be considered a long coda to my essay two weeks ago, “You are WEIRD.” It is also an excerpt, lightly mo...
You are WEIRD
(15 min read) How you are radically different from almost everyone who has ever lived — and why that matters for understanding the past.
Subscribe now
This Substack assumes a basic standard of human decency. Those who are purposefully c...
Audience Metrics
Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for Both/And.
| Subscribers | Engagement | 73 | Monthly Web Visits | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accepts Sponsors | Estimated Cost per Ad | ||||
Explore More
Authors
The writers behind this newsletter.
All photos by me. Publications: "Both/And" (history as philosophical practice), "The Gothic World" (architectural wonders), "Gate of All Mysteries" (Chinese philosophy), and "Implicate Orders" (speculative fiction).
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the email archive for Both/And?
You can find recent issues that have been published by Both/And on Reletter by scrolling up to where it says Latest Issues. Tap on the link for any of the most recent emails or hit More Issues to see older ones.
How many subscribers does Both/And have?
To see how many people subscribe to Both/And, simply upgrade your Reletter account. We provide readership numbers and lots of other stats for this newsletter so you can decide if it's worth reaching out to.
How can I advertise in Both/And?
Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch Both/And as a potential sponsor or partner, make sure that you've done your research and checked its newsletter stats with Reletter.
Then, personalize one of our winning pitching templates and send it to the right person using the contact info provided.
How much does it cost to sponsor a publication like Both/And?
Newsletter ad rates (or CPM) vary depending on many factors, including industry, number of subscribers, open rate, ad placement and more.
To find out how much an ad will cost, contact Both/And using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.
How can I find newsletters related to Both/And?
Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like Both/And. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.
How do I contact Both/And?
Reletter provides this newsletter's website URL above, where you will often find their contact information. We also provide links to associated social media accounts and pitching templates so you can reach out fast.