Substacks recommended by Neil Sagebiel

Recommended by Neil Sagebiel

Family stories from the American Midwest and Upland South.

Also by me, author Neil Sagebiel. Fried Bologna is a collection of family stories from the American Midwest and Upland South. Meet "A Boy Named Virgil" and more of my people who roamed Illinois, Missouri, Indiana and beyond.

- Neil Sagebiel

Corn Island Project

By Christopher Padgett

The Corn Island Project is a living exploration of lost and at-risk histories—uncovering forgotten places, fragile records, and personal narratives, preserving what time tried to erase—because what’s forgotten is often what matters most.

Christopher is a wonderful storyteller.

- Neil Sagebiel

The Lost & Found Story Box

By Lori

Uncovering forgotten historical events, untold family narratives, and rediscovered tales of resilience and legacy, this weekly newsletter brings unique, engaging, and historically relevant stories to life—connecting the past to today's world.

This is a perfectly named Substack. Lori Olson White is an extremely gifted story finder and storyteller. I'm always glad to see her stories in my inbox.

- Neil Sagebiel

ancestory

By Lisa

Your family has a story. Your family were makers of history. ancestory is the place where family stories and history meet.

I always look forward to receiving dispatches from Lisa Maguire. Her pub "ancestory" combines fascinating history with immaculate storytelling.

- Neil Sagebiel

The 1937 Flood Journal

Recommended by Neil Sagebiel