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David RomanA History of Mankind
Followers66,776
Last 7 daysfrom Nov 7
Last 30 daysfrom Nov 30
Subscribers (rounded)60K+
Paid subscribers100+ badge
Best board spot#49 History Bestsellers
Recommended by56
New recommenders, 30 days+2
Recommends37
Tracked sinceOct 31, 2026

Followers by day

David Roman

65k66k67k68k69k Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Nov 12 One reading a day from here 66,776

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When their recommendations started

David Roman

Dec 24MarJunSepDecMarJunSep

Live recommendations by month started, last 24 months, Substack's dates. Outlined months are incomplete: Substack lists only the 50 newest recommenders.