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Chances are you’re fascinated by the wild, weird, and often misunderstood bits of history and culture that shape our world. If you’re into clever writing with historical tangents and snarky commentary, you’re in the right place.
On this Substack, we explore how what we think we know about the past often bumps up against reality. Love digging into forgotten stories, debunking common myths, and making sense of the present through the lens of history? We do that here with a healthy dose of humor, satire, and personal storytelling.
No dry timelines here. Instead, expect a fresh, often funny, take on everything from famous figures to everyday oddities, always aimed at sparking a new way of looking at our shared past.
Start Here…
Whether you’re looking for more historical deep-dives or just want a taste of what I do, these articles are a great place to start. They showcase my unique style and the kind of stories you can expect every week.
The Billionaire Carmaker Who Paved The Road To Fascism (History)
It may not be who you think
Rage Against The Naive (Culture)
The Basement, the Anthem, and the Future We Never Saw Coming
Blast From The Past (Storytelling)
LinkedIn tried to connect me to my college bully.
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If you enjoy these stories and love a fresh, funny, and insightful take on history and culture, then you’re going to love being a subscriber.
New, original writing each week packed with the kind of thought-provoking content that brought you here.
Don’t miss out on the next deep dive into the bizarre corners of our past.
Nice to meet you
I’m Clay Morgan—a writer, former professor, and lifelong fan of weird history, pop culture, and things that probably shouldn’t be true but are.
I've spent years obsessing over history, culture, and why people believe what they believe. This Substack is where we get to share those obsessions together, always with a critical eye and healthy dose of humor.
Here’s more on my journey.
