Contra Mundum from Alexander Larman

TV Presenter/Historian (FRHistS). MRes. That makes me sound like an adult. Which is a lie. I guess, come for those credentials, stay for the sarcastic, sweary version of history? 20th Century Military, royals, older wars boats and other rabbit holes.

An exclusive creative writing community blending feminist thinking with writing craft (memoir, non-fiction and fiction) and personal essays. Hosted by a Sunday Times Bestselling and Orwell Prize longlisted author.

A newsletter about alcohol, culture and history.

Innovative thinking about politics, business and society, with historical reflections

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Helping writers earn millions of pounds in commissions since 2018. Calls for pitches, freelance and part-time writing jobs, and creative submissions. All paid. All UK-based. Compiled by Sian Meades-Williams.

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A weekly newsletter comprising features, deep-dives, tips, investigations and gossip from the The Fence Magazine.

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The spiritual odyssey of David Bowie

Ian Leslie picks out the most important, interesting and beautiful signals from the noise.

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