Welcome to Skipped History!
Hello, I’m Ben Tumin, and welcome to Skipped History!
I bring challenging parts of the past to life in new and fun ways. My mantra: it’s possible to insert levity without taking things lightly. Luckily, most people I make fun of are too far underground or floating too deep in the cosmos to punch back.
Here, on Substack, I interview leading historians about their latest research. We examine conveniently overlooked ideas, events, and people that shape the U.S. today. New interviews are released every Friday and periodically republished in Teen Vogue.
On land, I perform. Picture my shtick like John Oliver, just quirkier and focused on how history shapes the present. I share updates about the shows through Substack, too.
All of my work is subscriber-supported. I keep prices at the lowest rates Substack allows to make history as easy to access as possible. In our age of fascist politics, when the far right is more committed than ever to rewriting and burying the past, I hope you’ll consider supporting me:
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I’ll see you on a Friday soon. Thanks for tuning in!
Your skipper,
Ben