About this Substack
This Substack newsletter began as an outgrowth of History Club, a podcast on the social media app Clubhouse during the Covid-19 pandemic. In the midst of civil unrest and a bitterly contested U.S. Presidential election, History Club became a thoughtful, intellectual space to wrestle with the past and its effects on the present and future.
History Club met weekly, and over time grew into a community of 100,000 people. We hosted conversations on the Civil Rights movement, the filibuster in American history, and teaching the Holocaust on social media, among many topics.
History Club then expanded to include written commentary, a podcast, and a magazine. This Substack provided commentary rooted in historical analysis, links to podcast episodes, and announcements about upcoming events.
History Club on Clubhouse receded, but this Substack remained and has grown to comprise thousands of subscribers in 50 U.S. states and 113 countries. If you like to think critically about the world around you, go beyond sensational headlines and partisan talking points and delve into societal issues with nuance and complexity, this publication is for you. Subscribe for free or become a Founding Member.
About the Author
This Substack is penned by author and public historian Jason Steinhauer.
