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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While the majority of the combatants at D-Day were just brave, ordinary soldiers, there were also several famous people who fought right alongside them.
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From the embarrassing to the horrific, here are a few of the biggest scandals to ever hit the elite universities known collectively as the Ivy League.
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Here are some of the families whose loyalties were divided between the North and the South in the American Civil War, often with tragic results.
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The history of America is full of violence, and every state has had its share of murder and mayhem, neither of which every truly justified.
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While baseball doesn't have a reputation for violence, occasionally tempers flare and turn physical. Cooler heads don't always prevail, and fights can get ugly.
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Often overlooked, Black soldiers were some of the most courageous participants of the American Civil war. These are a few of their incredible true stories.
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The Civil War was hell, and poor generalship on both the Union and Confederate sides only makes it worse.
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The Vietnam War was a controversial, complicated conflict. From World War II until the Fall of Saigon, this is the complete Vietnam War timeline, explained.
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"Pee-wee's Playhouse" entertained kids and adults alike for years in the 1980s. Its cast was brimming with talent, and some went on to greater fame.
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Through rare, Americans defecting to North Korea, or being arrested when visiting there, results in worldwide attention and complicated political problems.
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Several of the most iconic figures in pop music (and a few less-than-iconic ones) have weathered lip-syncing scandals — some more successfully than others.
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Both World Wars shaped history and modern life in countless ways, but World War II is discussed more often than World War I. The reasons why are fascinating.
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Throughout its history, the Supreme Court has been both revered or scorned, with people alternately praising and condemning its most controversial rulings.
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Over the decades, the FBI has maintained extensive — and often controversial — files on some of America's biggest sports and entertainment icons.
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Throughout history, important figures have died by all kinds of methods. Undoubtedly, some of the most tragic have been those who died by drowning.
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"The Lone Ranger" was a staple for TV viewers in the 1950s, and its charm endured long after. It also had a talented cast, who kept acting for many years.
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The use of the cannabis plant, whether for hemp or marijuana, dates back thousands of years. Unsurprisingly, its history is littered with wild stories.
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Today, hacking is alarmingly common, with countless people becoming victims. From Reddit to Meta, here are some of the biggest and most famous hacks in history.
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Of the over 2,200 passengers on the Titanic, more than 1,500 perished. The deaths could have been more, if these famous historical figures had been on board.
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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame began inducting members in 1986. What happened to those first luminaries of this hallowed membership?
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From ancient times to the 20th century, countless battles have forever altered our way of life. Here are some of the battles that changed the course of history.
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Native American figures are grossly underrepresented in too many American history classes, however many have played a very important role.
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It's no secret that riding motorcycles can be a very dangerous activity. Here are some famous people who were tragically killed in motorcycle accidents.
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From the Grateful Dead's Bob Weir to longtime Tom Petty collaborator Mike Campbell, here are some rock guitarists who have not gotten the respect they deserved.
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"Happy Days" was one of the most beloved TV shows in the '70s, and many of the actors went on to highly successful careers.
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American history is littered with the names of men who sowed terror throughout the nation. Here are some of the most feared men in the U.S.
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In the 1800s, millions of people made trips overseas. From the dock to the destination, this is what traveling abroad in the 19th century was really like.