Backlink & Visibility Strategy
Media Outreach Targets
A curated list of Civil War history podcasts, blogs, and YouTube channels — each a potential backlink source, Wikipedia citation, and AI visibility signal. Use the pitch templates below to contact them directly.
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Podcast targets
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Blog & publication targets
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YouTube channel targets
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Pitch templates
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Backlinks raise domain authority
Every blog post or show notes page that links to this site tells Google the book is credible. More links = higher rankings for "Paul Mellen" and "Lincoln assassination" searches.
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Coverage creates Wikipedia citations
Wikipedia requires independent secondary sources. A review on Emerging Civil War or a History Net feature becomes a citable reference — the key to getting a Wikipedia article approved.
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Citations train AI assistants
ChatGPT and Claude learn from indexed web content. The more authoritative sites mention Paul Mellen, the more likely AI assistants are to surface the book when asked about Lincoln.
Curated targets
Who to Contact
Historically Thinking
Philip Zelikow
Long-form conversations with historians about primary source research and contested historical narratives. Strong fit for Mellen's archival methodology.
Why it fits: Archival research angle, contested narratives
The Civil War Podcast
Various hosts
One of the longest-running Civil War audio series, covering battles, figures, and conspiracies of the era.
Why it fits: Direct subject match — Lincoln assassination, Booth, Surratt
Assassinations Podcast
Independent
Dedicated series examining political assassinations through primary evidence and investigative research.
Why it fits: Perfect subject match — Lincoln assassination cold case angle
American History Tellers
Wondery / William Dalrymple
Narrative-driven American history podcast from Wondery with millions of listeners. Covers conspiracies, wars, and turning points.
Why it fits: Narrative conspiracy angle, Fox Nation credibility
Backstory Radio
University of Virginia historians
Academic historians discuss the roots of current events through American history. NPR-affiliated.
Why it fits: Revisionist history angle, primary source credibility
The Lincoln Highway Podcast
Independent
Focused entirely on Abraham Lincoln — his life, presidency, assassination, and legacy.
Why it fits: Exact subject match
History Unplugged Podcast
Scott Rank
Weekly interviews with historians and authors about overlooked or controversial historical topics.
Why it fits: Author interview format, controversial history niche
Revolutions
Mike Duncan
Deep-dive series on political revolutions and upheavals. Large, loyal audience of serious history readers.
Why it fits: Political conspiracy, Vatican connection angle
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Cold Pitch Templates
Personalise the bracketed fields, then copy and send. Each template links to the /press page so recipients can access the full media kit without a back-and-forth.
Send every contact directly to the press page — it has everything they need.
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