Regular stories from the hidden corners of history. Histories uses the words of those who were there; The History of Things explores aspects of everyday life.
I have a PhD in anthropology from Université Laval. My main research interest is the role of sexual selection in shaping highly visible human traits, notably skin color, hair color, and eye color. Other research interests include gene-culture coevolution.
By Massimo Pigliucci, a scientist, philosopher, and Professor at the City College of New York. Understanding how the world works, thinking more clearly, living more meaningfully.
Commentary on the worldwide dumpster-fire (from a historical perspective), and original fiction (Greek Tragedy, in the vein of Grimdark).
I exist in two worlds - that of Forms and Ideas is the True World...
Contrarian research on EU economic policy, unlocking growth and business opportunities. Written by an ex-big-law attorney (PhD). Subscribe to stay ahead.
Trusted by 50K+ readers, we pick the best-written books from US and UK new releases and prize shortlists, and publish articles by world-class authors on prose style and AI writing. Plus the satire The Demon Inside David Lynch.
Austrian China is a forum for writers and economists reflecting on the real China and its economy from the perspective of the Austrian School of Economics.
A Substack focusing on data analysis of anything I find interesting, mostly related to Latin American history and culture. I avoid politics as much as possible.