Looking Through the Past
George DillardIlluminating forgotten corners of history and using them to think about the present
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Twice weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 255 | Founded | 5 years ago | Last Issue | 5 days ago |
| Active | |||||
Read this Newsletter
worldhistory.substack.comLatest Issues
The Weirdest World Cup
Team captains for the Netherlands and Czechoslovakia meet before their World Cup match in June 1938. Czechoslovakia would be annexed by Germany nine months later; the Netherlands would be invaded a year after that. (Public domain)
One of t...
Carthage: Memory and Myth
This is the third and final post on Carthage! If you missed the previous two, check them out: Glimpses of Carthage and Carthage After Carthage.
As far as speeches by scorned lovers go, Dido’s is a doozy.
In Vergil’s Aeneid, the Carthagini...
Carthage After Carthage
A rich mosaic of history (get it?)
In late antiquity, there were a lot of writings about Jesus floating around, but which ones were divinely inspired and which were just, you know, books? Christians spent centuries arguing about the issue...
Glimpses of Carthage
This is the second installment in a series on civilizations that traditional histories only present as foils for the Romans and the Greeks. Last week we looked at the Parthians. This week: the Carthaginians, Rome’s great rival for power in...
The Politics of the Playground
In 1851, the Prussian government banned kindergartens. The Kindergartenverbot order was part of a larger response to the social and political upheavals in central Europe that had happened a few years before. It seems the government was wary...
Key Facts
Audience Metrics
Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for Looking Through the Past.
| Subscribers | Engagement | 76 | Monthly Web Visits | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accepts Sponsors | Estimated Cost per Ad | ||||
SEO Reach
Where Looking Through the Past ranks on Google, and how much search traffic it brings in.
| Ranked Keywords | 828 | Monthly Search Traffic | Top Keywords |
|---|
Chart Rankings
How this newsletter ranks in the official Substack charts.
| #245 |
Authors
The writers behind this newsletter.
Illuminating forgotten corners of history and using them to think about the present.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the email archive for Looking Through the Past?
You can find recent issues that have been published by Looking Through the Past 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 Looking Through the Past have?
To see how many people subscribe to Looking Through the Past, 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 Looking Through the Past?
Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch Looking Through the Past 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 Looking Through the Past?
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 Looking Through the Past using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.
How can I find newsletters related to Looking Through the Past?
Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like Looking Through the Past. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.
How do I contact Looking Through the Past?
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.