Chandler Stark
School
Arapahoe Community College, University Of Colorado Denver
Expertise
American History, Sports History, Music History
- Chandler has an extensive knowledge of 20th century American history, owing to his degree, and is also a student of international and global history.
- He used to work as a professional writing consultant, where he learned how to connect with audiences of all different kinds and different interests.
- During his career, Chandler has conducted primary and archival research on many different topics, including the CIA, Vietnam War, and local Denver history.
Experience
Chandler began his professional writing career in early 2022, and he has since published more than 150 articles across a variety of different platforms. In addition to writing for Grunge and its partner site Looper he also writes for several car-and-truck related publications, where he discusses everything from big-block muscle cars to hybrids and electric vehicles. When he is not writing about history and automobiles, Chandler's favorite things to do include researching history, watching documentaries, playing music, and working on cars. In his spare time, he enjoys making documentaries about local Colorado history.
Education
Chandler graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor's Degree in History from the University of Colorado Denver in 2019. He also earned a Master's Degree in History from the same university in 2022.
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Stories By Chandler Stark
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Most WWII veterans have passed on, but their legends are still alive. These are the nightmarish World War II battle stories that most people haven't heard.
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Since the infancy of heavy metal in the 1970s–1980s, many of the elders of metal continue to rock. Here are the oldest heavy metal icons still alive today.
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From the first nuclear explosion to a "grand prix" on the moon, here are some of the most incredible historical moments that have ever been caught on film.
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Not all Southerners joined the Confederate side during the Civil War. These are the Southern generals and admirals who chose to fight for the Union.
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As stadiums have gotten bigger, they've also become the site of some of the world's greatest tragedies. These are some of history's deadliest stadium disasters.
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Some of the most memorable concerts in history took place in the 1970s. From Jean-Michel Jarre to the Beach Boys, these were the biggest concerts of the decade.
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Since the band was formed in 1995, masks have been an integral part of Slipknot's unique brand. Here's what every member looks like in real life.
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The Tet Offensive was critical in influencing the slow withdrawal of troops from the Vietnam War. Here's what to know about the war's turning point.
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There are millions of workers who punch in and out of work at a bad job, but these are some of the worst jobs in history -- and you thought your boss was bad.
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For many musicians and bands, politics inevitably becomes injected into their performances. Here are some times music stars made political statements on stage.
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Winning the Heisman is the top honor for a college athlete, and it promises great things of the player. Unfortunately, some never succeeded beyond college.
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Many sporting trials have captivated the attention of the public from beginning to end. Here are some outrageous court cases that rocked the sports world.
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Baseball has its fair share of wild stories. From playing without umpires to assassinating doves, here are the top baseball stories that sound fake but aren't.
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Some footballing feats sound too crazy to be believed, but truth can be stranger than fiction. Here are some football stories that sound fake, but aren't.
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Beloved by Chicago Bears fans until his untimely death in 1999, Walter Payton's memory still lives on. This is the legacy of football legend Walter Payton.
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Throughout their 30-year history, the Grateful Dead constantly underwent lineup changes that would force them to keep refining their now-legendary sound.
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Motley Crue defined the excess and decadence of the heavy metal era, and the band's whirlwind of lineup changes reflects that. Here's the complete timeline.
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Children of famous athletes don't always want to live in their parents' shadow. Here are some athletes with children in different sports.
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Rock stars and legendary musicians of the 1970s have started to pass away, years after their prime. These are 1970s musicians whose deaths you may have missed.
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Roughly 40,000 Americans died in the Korean War, and 100,000 more were wounded. This is the story of Operation Thunderbolt, one of the war's deadliest battles.
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Defined by its bare-bones sound and incredible honesty, outlaw country is one of the purest forms of American music ever invented.
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Every year, the NFL Super Bowl is one of the biggest events on TV. But sometimes it's a complete flop. Here are the 10 worst Super Bowls ever.
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Too many former NFL players have died much too young. Here are some of the tragic stories of NFL players who died before turning 50 years old.
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Murder, Inc. is one of the most infamous crime syndicates in the history of the United States. The group's horrific actions are chilling to say the least.
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Here's the story of the Wannsee Conference of 1942: the birthplace of Nazi Germany's final solution, where Nazis increased efforts to eliminate the Jews.
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They might not be as popular as they once were in the 1960s and '70s, but here are some of the oldest classic rock icons that are still alive today.
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The Battle of Iwo Jima is known for the iconic flag-raising photo snapped at its end. But these are the battle stories you may not have heard of before.