Substacks recommended by Paul Brown

Recommended by Paul Brown

Narratively

Discover extraordinary true stories celebrating the diversity of humanity.

High quality longreads, plus some written by me...

- Paul Brown

A Little History

By Joe Pompeo

The latest in timeworn tales of murder, mayhem, scandal, spycraft, warfare, invention, adventure, and more.

Historical narrative nonfiction with new books roundup.

- Paul Brown

Spend 1963 With The Beatles

By Omnibus Press

Subscribers will receive two emails per month with 'day in the life' Beatles stories in real time. These stories are expanded extracts from 'The Beatles – 1963' by Dafydd Rees, published by Omnibus Press in October 22.

A time capsule of personal interactions with the Beatles.

- Paul Brown

Looking Through the Past

By George Dillard

Illuminating forgotten corners of history and using them to think about the present

Always fascinating dives into aspects of history.

- Paul Brown

Histories

By Andrew Chapman

Regular stories from the hidden corners of history. Histories uses the words of those who were there; The History of Things explores everyday objects. Paying subscribers can access extra articles, ebooks and bonus material.

Entertainingly deep dives into historical archives.

- Paul Brown