Is archaeology & mysterious finds a good niche?
Archaeology & mysterious finds is a steady niche, but we don’t see clear momentum for new channels. RPM is middle of the road, around $2.2–$5.5 per 1,000 views. 1 new channel appeared in the last 90 days, but none has broken out yet. 100% of channels are faceless, so you don’t need to show your face.
Pros
- 100% of channels are faceless
- Fewer rivals: we track 5 channels here
Cons
- Numbers move nightly; a hot niche can cool down fast
Examples worth studying
The channels beating their niche average by the most, and the biggest breakout videos of the last 90 days. The full list is in the app.
Channels beating the average
First Humans 46,900 subscribersFaceless(opens YouTube in a new tab)11×$6K – $15KByNiche estimate, monthly
Submerged History1,070 subscribersFaceless(opens YouTube in a new tab)0.8×$735 – $1.8KByNiche estimate, monthly
Midnight History13,700 subscribersFaceless(opens YouTube in a new tab)0.3×$343 – $858ByNiche estimate, monthly
Breakout videos, last 90 days
- This North Sea Survey Uncovered Something That Could Rewrite the Story of DoggerlandSubmerged History, 200.9K views(opens YouTube in a new tab)
169× - Archaeologists Found Something Off the Isle of Wight That Doesn’t Match Britain’s Stone Age TimelineSubmerged History, 81,650 views(opens YouTube in a new tab)
68× - 😱 Así es la vida en Kenia: la aldea de mujeres donde no viven hombresHistorias de los Siglos, 77,412 views(opens YouTube in a new tab)
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How to start a archaeology & mysterious finds channel
100% of channels in this niche are faceless, so you can start without going on camera: voiceover, stock footage, animation or screen recording.
The most common formats among the channels we track: narrated documentary / explainer (100%).
Study the example channels below: which titles and thumbnails multiply their average, and how long are the videos?
Pick a narrower angle inside archaeology & mysterious finds: focus on one audience or one question instead of the generic videos everyone makes.
Aim for the median first: here that’s 6,383 views per video. Ship your first 10 videos in one format, then adjust from the data.
Do the math honestly: 100,000 monthly views in this niche earn roughly $220 – $550. You need 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours to monetize.
Frequently asked questions
What is the YouTube RPM for archaeology & mysterious finds?
Long videos in archaeology & mysterious finds earn an estimated $2.2–$5.5 per 1,000 views (History category). Shorts pay much less: about $0.04–$0.1 per 1,000 views. RPM also shifts with your viewers’ countries and the ad season.
Can you run a faceless archaeology & mysterious finds channel?
100% of the 5 channels we track here are faceless. The most common formats: narrated documentary / explainer (100%).
How competitive is the archaeology & mysterious finds niche?
We track 5 channels. In the last 90 days 1 new channel appeared and none beat the niche’s usual views 3×. We haven’t seen new channels break in yet.
How much does a archaeology & mysterious finds channel make?
The median channel earns an estimated $735 – $1.8K a month and gets a median of 6,383 views per video. The estimate comes from the last 30 days of views and the niche’s RPM range; the biggest channels earn far more.