Top 20 History Creators on Instagram

We examined 180 accounts and found 60 matching profiles. These creators share past events, ancient artifacts, and historical analysis daily. Growth managers use this index to partner with public figures who engage history audiences on Instagram. See the top 20 ranked by follower count below.
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Last date updated: Sep 24, 2026.
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  • 1
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    History in Color

    Instagram icon @historycolored
    Bio
    Bringing History to Life Historical Photos and Videos in Color Click the Link Below!

    History in Color brings historical events to life by sharing colorized historical photos and videos, matching the history and documentary niche.

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    • Followers
      2.2m
    • Engagement Rate
      0.25%
    • Average likes
      5.6k
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  • 2
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    Dan Snow

    Instagram icon @thehistoryguy
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    Visiting the world’s best historic sites. 🎧: Dan Snow’s History Hit Podcast. 📺: @historyhit TV channel.

    Dan Snow visits historic sites and hosts documentary content, fitting the history and documentary keywords seamlessly.

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    • Followers
      1.1m
    • Engagement Rate
      0.68%
    • Average likes
      7.8k
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    Pat Mandziy

    Instagram icon @mandziypat
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    Actor, I pretend 🎬 🇦🇺🇬🇷🇺🇦🇬🇧🏳️‍🌈 SYDNEY Rep: @rubyblueartists ONLY Back Up Account: @mandziy2.0

    An actor who occasionally posts comedic sketches touching on roman and medieval history topics.

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    • Followers
      819k
    • Engagement Rate
      2.53%
    • Average likes
      21k
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    How we built this list

    We searched IQFluence for public Instagram creators connected with history. To qualify, a profile needed a clear subject signal in its bio, platform category or repeated recent content, together with enough public data for comparison.

    We reviewed public posts from the last 30 days. When that period contained fewer than 3 analyzable posts, we extended the review window to 90 days. Profiles still below that sample after the extension were excluded. A single incidental keyword mention did not count as topic evidence.

    We examined 180 profiles; 60 met the criteria. This page shows 20 of them, ordered by follower count. Relevance decides who qualifies, not the order.

    Topic:
    history
    Content review rule:
    30 days, extended to 90 days for sparse profiles
    Data updated:
    September 24, 2026
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  • 4
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    @VeryDarkHistory

    Instagram icon @verydarkhistory
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    Sharing the darkest moments in history 📺 Follow to join our unique history community 👥

    VeryDarkHistory shares the darkest and most significant moments in historical events, directly fitting the history niche.

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    • Followers
      800k
    • Engagement Rate
      0.88%
    • Average likes
      7k
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  • 5
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    Cory Bradford

    Instagram icon @this_is_cory91
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    Comedian Making History (videos) Satirical Journalist, Content Director, former Political Organizer corybradford @ slashmgmt . com

    Cory is a comedian and satirist who creates history videos and commentary about American events.

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    • Followers
      693k
    • Engagement Rate
      0.71%
    • Average likes
      4.9k
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  • 6
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    Hephziabah Beautiful Newberry

    Instagram icon @truecrimewithbella
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    🧒🏽 mom 🤎 history nerd 🕵🏽‍♀️true crime

    Hephziabah Beautiful Newberry is a self-described history nerd and true crime creator sharing historical cases.

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    • Followers
      589k
    • Engagement Rate
      0.19%
    • Average likes
      1.1k
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    7
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    Julius A. Doyle, PhD

    Instagram icon @juliusadoyle
    Bio
    👨🏾‍🏫 Former University Professor • Anti-Racism Educator 📚 Live Seminars • NEXT SUN 4 PM PT 🎤 Live AMAs • NEXT SUN 5 PM PT 🔗 Link to Lectures in Bio!

    Julius A. Doyle is a former university professor and anti-racism educator who incorporates historical topics into lectures and seminars.

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    • Followers
      453k
    • Engagement Rate
      0.96%
    • Average likes
      4.4k
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  • 8
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    Sergei Merkelov

    Instagram icon @the_russian_archaeologist
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    I Find Weird Stuff So YOU Don’t Have To! Check Out my Links For The Better Stuff! Sergei@cactusmediagency.com

    Sergei Merkelov is an archaeologist who shares historical finds and artifact restoration videos, making him a great fit for history and exploration content.

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    • Followers
      341k
    • Engagement Rate
      3.35%
    • Average likes
      11k
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  • 9
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    Gabriella Bell

    Instagram icon @notgabbyb
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    Producer of the @historyofeverythingpod Cohost of @mysteryofeverythingpod Married to @stakuyi Stakuyi@ekhoinc.com

    Gabriella Bell produces history content as a podcast host, though her feed mixes personal updates with occasional historical fun facts and antiquing finds.

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    • Followers
      323k
    • Engagement Rate
      3.69%
    • Average likes
      12k
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    10
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    Dr. Tenninger Kellenbarger

    Instagram icon @dirtdiaries_
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    Finding the Humanity in History Archaeologist, Ancient Art History PhD 🏺Creator @natgeo 📜 Dirtdiaries.tenn@gmail.com

    Dr. Tenninger Kellenbarger is an archaeologist and ancient art history PhD creating educational content on ancient history and archaeology.

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    • Followers
      248k
    • Engagement Rate
      2.73%
    • Average likes
      6.8k
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  • 11
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    Steven Bell

    Instagram icon @stakuyi
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    Host of @historyofeverythingpod Youtube Partner Twitch Partner Historian

    Steven Bell is a historian and podcast host delivering educational content on historical events and stories, directly fitting the history and education niche.

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    • Followers
      243k
    • Engagement Rate
      3.49%
    • Average likes
      8.5k
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  • 12
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    Davy Holden

    Instagram icon @davy_holden
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    Irish Lad 🇮🇪 Teaching Irish History ☘️ Book a Tour with me! 👇🏻

    As an Irish history educator and tour guide, this creator shares rich historical content and stories about Ireland's past.

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    • Followers
      234k
    • Engagement Rate
      1.44%
    • Average likes
      3.4k
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    Nardi

    Instagram icon @lingonardi
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    Videos about stuff I find cool Linguistics-themed shirts 👀⬇️

    Nardi produces videos exploring linguistic themes and historical connections, blending language and history content.

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    • Followers
      206k
    • Engagement Rate
      5.48%
    • Average likes
      11k
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  • 14
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    Mina Moriarty

    Instagram icon @minamoriarty
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    Women’s history 📜 As seen on Sky History, Channel 4 Author and historian✍️ Bath/London 📍 hello@minamedia.co.uk

    An author and historian specializing in women's history, sharing engaging stories about historical figures and periods.

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    • Followers
      200k
    • Engagement Rate
      0.98%
    • Average likes
      2k
  • 15
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    BixbyFilms

    Instagram icon @bixbyfilms
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    Storyteller & Filmmaker Indigenous 🪶 Lumbee Tribe 📫 PO BOX 914 St. Petersburg, FL 33731 @bixbydrip

    A filmmaker and storyteller who covers historical tragedies and events, perfectly aligning with the documentary and history niche.

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    • Followers
      173k
    • Engagement Rate
      1.57%
    • Average likes
      2.7k
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    Hidden History

    Instagram icon @hiddenhistorydiscovered
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    🏛️ I Help Truth-Seekers Transform Their Knowledge and Mindset in 30 Days 🔱 DM me "Learn" to Get Started

    Hidden History explores alternative historical events, ancient mysteries, and occult symbolism through engaging posts that fit the history and documentary niche.

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    • Followers
      169k
    • Engagement Rate
      26.11%
    • Average likes
      44k
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  • 17
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    Start a WorldWar in your Heart

    Instagram icon @worldwar2.memes
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    For historical purposes, not supporting an ideology (mostly) Non-Political Backup @worldwar2.memes2

    This creator shares historical memes and content focusing on World War II, fitting the history and educational documentary niche.

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    • Followers
      148k
    • Engagement Rate
      1.20%
    • Average likes
      1.8k
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  • 18
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    Joseph Parkinson | Ancient to Recent

    Instagram icon @ancienttorecent
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    📚 Suggesting great books on history, non-fiction and current events 🎙️Creating podcasts on historical topics 📩 info@ancienttorecent.com

    Joseph Parkinson shares book recommendations on historical topics, political events, and historical rivalries through podcasts and reading lists, perfectly fitting the history and education niche.

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    • Followers
      139k
    • Engagement Rate
      1.75%
    • Average likes
      2.4k
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    19
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    Shawn Lucus

    Instagram icon @california_history31st
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    Golden dreams, stolen land, and wild scandals—join us as we uncover the real stories that shaped California. @old.california.usa

    Shawn Lucus uncovers historical events and untold stories that shaped California, making his content a strong fit for local history education.

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    • Followers
      116k
    • Engagement Rate
      0.06%
    • Average likes
      68
  • 20
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    Gorm the Old

    Instagram icon @gormtheold25
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    www.gormtheold.net

    Gorm produces satirical and educational AI video content incorporating historical themes and nostalgia.

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    • Followers
      104k
    • Engagement Rate
      27.42%
    • Average likes
      29k
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The first five profiles displayed in the ranking are History in Color with the handle @historycolored, Dan Snow using @thehistoryguy, Pat Mandziy under @mandziypat, @VeryDarkHistory with the handle @verydarkhistory, and Cory Bradford using the handle @this_is_cory91.

History in Color (@historycolored) holds the top position because the creators on this page are ranked strictly by follower count, placing the account with the largest audience at the very beginning of the list.

Dan Snow (@thehistoryguy) focuses on visiting historic sites and hosting documentary content that fits history and documentary keywords. In contrast, Pat Mandziy (@mandziypat) works as an actor who occasionally publishes comedic sketches that touch on roman and medieval history topics.

The recurring content themes span colorized historical photos and videos, visits to historic sites, documentary material, comedic sketches touching on roman and medieval history, the darkest moments in historical events, and satire combined with commentary about American events.

The displayed order signifies a ranking determined strictly by follower count. Relevance decides who qualifies for the list, while the sequence from the top creator down follows the size of each public Instagram audience.

@VeryDarkHistory (@verydarkhistory) focuses on sharing the darkest and most significant moments in historical events. Meanwhile, Cory Bradford (@this_is_cory91) operates as a comedian and satirist who specifically creates history videos and commentary about American events.

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