Life in the Past Lane
Dr Jess VennerJoin my history cult. Stories of history’s lost voices, breaking archaeological news, and fresh insights into the ancient world from a full-time historian with a PhD. Uncover the past with me, Dr Jess Venner.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 18 | Founded | 2 years ago | Last Issue | 7 days ago |
| Active | |||||
Read this Newsletter
lifeinthepastlane.substack.comLatest Issues
How to read Pompeii like an historian
Episode III of XX in A Historian's Pompeii: The Ultimate Guide
Pompeii is overwhelming at the best of times. Even to the trained eye, it is difficult to know where to begin, where to look, and how to read the evidence in front of you. Is i...
How Pompeii became everyone's obsession: The story of its rediscovery
No. II of XX in A Historian’s Pompeii: The Ultimate Guide
In the days after Vesuvius erupted in AD 79, anyone returning to Pompeii would have found a landscape almost impossible to recognise. Streets, houses, temples, gardens, and the peop...
The Eruption of Vesuvius: An Hour-by-Hour Timeline of Pompeii’s Last Day
Pompeii wasn’t buried in an instant. People weren’t “frozen in time”. Instead, the eruption happened over the course of about 24 hours, during which time the entire Bay of Naples was buried under volcanic material, and lost to time.
Vesuvi...
Pompeii Before the Eruption: A City Alive
No. I of XX in A Historian’s Pompeii: The Ultimate Guide
There are two tragedies in Pompeii.
NEW - A Historian's Pompeii: The Ultimate Guide
As an Ancient Historian who specialises in Pompeii, and the author of a book on the subject (The Lost Voices of Pompeii), the questions I get asked most is of course: “What should I see when I go to Pompeii?”. (That and, “Was that guy reall...
Audience Metrics
Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for Life in the Past Lane.
| Subscribers | Engagement | 84 | Monthly Web Visits | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accepts Sponsors | Estimated Cost per Ad | ||||
Chart Rankings
How this newsletter ranks in the official Substack charts.
| #242 | |
| #178 |
Authors
The writers behind this newsletter.
Postdoctoral Ancient Historian at the University of Oxford, author of The Lost Voices of Pompeii & storyteller of history’s lost voices. First for archaeological news.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the email archive for Life in the Past Lane?
You can find recent issues that have been published by Life in the Past Lane 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 Life in the Past Lane have?
To see how many people subscribe to Life in the Past Lane, 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 Life in the Past Lane?
Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch Life in the Past Lane 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 Life in the Past Lane?
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 Life in the Past Lane using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.
How can I find newsletters related to Life in the Past Lane?
Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like Life in the Past Lane. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.
How do I contact Life in the Past Lane?
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.