Destinations of History
Destinations of History is a US-based YouTube channel run by host Joshua Hanlon with producer John Hanlon, handle @destinationsofhistory, with about 47,900 subscribers and a median of roughly 31,000 views per video. It posts long-form video tours of historic military ships, submarines and maritime museums, roughly one upload a week. Sponsored integrations are estimated at $600 to $1,100 per video.
Reach history-minded US travelers through long-form tours of historic ships
- Median of about 31,000 views per video across 268 uploads
- Top recent tours reached 250,000 to 500,000 views, showing strong peaks
- Roughly 17 uploads in the last 90 days keeps the channel active
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- on-location ship tours, short history explainers, guided walkthroughs with guests
- Tone
- informative, enthusiastic
- Language
- English
- On camera
- Yes, talking head
- Production
- Clean, lightly edited
- Typical length
- 8 to 12 minutes for tours, under 2 minutes for explainer shorts
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos; several descriptions link to museum and ship websites without paid-partner language.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Content covers WWII naval history and warship tours; war-related subject matter is presented historically with no graphic material seen in titles.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Platforms
| Platform | Followers | Median views | Uploads, 90d |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube | 48k | 31k | 17 |
Benchmark score: 77 / 100
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Recent videos
▶Tour the San Salvador Exploration Galleon from 1542 · 6.6k views
▶Tour NS Savannah – World's First Nuclear-Powered Merchant Sh · 99k views
▶Tour HMS Surprise Napoleonic Ship from Master and Commander · 30k viewsLast three uploads, latest 2 days ago.
We create video tours of historic military ships and other travel sites. Host: Joshua Hanlon Producer: John Hanlon Contact us: DestinationsofHistory@gmail.com
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About Destinations of History
Destinations of History is a YouTube channel hosted by Joshua Hanlon, with producer John Hanlon, at @destinationsofhistory. It posts video tours of historic military ships, submarines, steamships and other travel sites, with most episodes filmed on location at museums and preserved vessels across the United States. Recent uploads include tours of the USS Silversides, USS Midway and the SS Badger.
The channel has roughly 47,900 subscribers and 16.8 million lifetime views, with a median of about 31,000 views per video. Uploads run at about one per week, and the audience appears to skew toward US viewers aged 35 and older who are interested in naval history and travel. These are estimates based on channel data, not verified demographics.
Brands in maritime tourism, museum promotion and history-themed travel products may find the channel a fit. Sponsored integrations are estimated at $600 to $1,100 per video, or about $20 to $35 CPM, compared with typical paid-ad CPMs of $10 to $30.
Written from Destinations of History's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Destinations of History can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Destinations
How much does Joshua Hanlon charge for a sponsored video?
Based on a median of about 31,000 views, a sponsored integration is estimated at $600 to $1,100 per video. This is a rate estimate from channel metrics, not a published price, and the actual quote may differ.
What does Joshua Hanlon post about on YouTube?
Destinations of History posts guided video tours of historic military ships, submarines and steamships at museums across the United States. Episodes are typically 8 to 12 minutes long, and the channel also publishes short WWII history explainers.
How do I contact Joshua Hanlon for a brand deal?
The channel lists DestinationsofHistory@gmail.com in its descriptions. Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked.
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