Dates with History
Dates with History is a joyride for the historically curious. Spend a few minutes each week discovering snippets of history and fascinating facts related to the forthcoming week, with a dash of "lots more".
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 66 | Founded | 3 months ago | Last Issue | 8 days ago |
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Mary, Babington and a letter to die for
The historical joyride for a curious mind
Spend a few minutes with me each week on a journey through history. One week, one event, one story worth telling. Steve Winduss. 5th July 2026
Dates with History Midweeker
Dates with History Midweeker — Spend a few minutes with me exploring a handful of historical moments, figures and the occasional oddity connected to this week. Some you’ll know. Some you won’t—hopefully! 1st July 2026.
Happy Wednesday!...
Mikhail Kalinin and Kaliningrad—a Short History of Russia's Strange Exclave in Europe
From King's Mountain to Kaliningrad—Europe's strangest exclave
4th July 1946
Dates with History Midweeker
Dates with History Midweeker — Spend a few minutes with me exploring a handful of historical moments, figures and the occasional oddity connected to this week. Some you’ll know. Some you won’t—hopefully! 24th June 2026.
Happy Wednesday!
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John Zephaniah Holwell and the Black Hole of Calcutta
The historical joyride for a curious mind
17 September 1711
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I love bringing stories throughout history alive. One reader told me my newsletter "scratches an itch", while another said, "thanks for starting my Sundays off with a smile and a positive attitude". That's why I do what I do.
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