Chris Littlechild
School
University Of Hertfordshire
Expertise
Ancient History, True Crime, Pop Music
- Since discovering the "Horrible Histories" books in 1993, and thanks to a series of inspirational teachers throughout his education, Chris has been passionate about history for thirty years.
- He spent his honeymoon on a guided Jack the Ripper tour in the heart of Whitechapel, at the scenes of the murders themselves.
- Chris has always delighted in delving beneath the lyrics or catchiness of a song to explore its meaning, the context of the musician who created it, and the life they lived.
Experience
Chris Littlechild has written from a young age, and now has almost 18 years of experience as a games journalist and entertainment writer. His work has appeared in a variety of other publications, from Ripley's Believe It Or Not! to WhatCulture, Screen Rant, TheGamer, Game Rant, and DualShockers. He has also found a new vocation in training new writers for the latter three publications, using his extensive experience.
Education
Chris has a bachelor's degree in Creative Writing, English Literature, History and Historical Writing from the University of Hertfordshire.
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Stories By Chris Littlechild
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Joe DiMaggio was, and remains, a legendary player for the New York Yankees, but even a highly esteemed legend can have his negative moments.
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Researchers discovered a Brazilian wasp's venom could help treat cancer by killing cancer cells while seemingly not affecting healthy cells.
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Many people famously find that riding a bike again comes completely naturally to them. There's a fascinating scientific reason for this, too.
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Transylvania is a beautiful part of the world. It was the home of the inspiration for Dracula, and also, as recently discovered, a unique reptile.
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Paul McCartney was devastated by the murder of his former Beatles bandmate John Lennon, and wrote a rage-filled poem directed at killer Mark David Chapman.
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It's difficult to grasp the moon's size. Compared to certain countries right here on Earth, it may actually be smaller than you might think.
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Mark Antony and Cleopatra's love inspired a new name for a small Turkish island where some say the couple spent time together.
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Stephen King is one of the world's most prolific writers. But for the acclaimed horror maestro, one particular movie adaptation really missed the mark.
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When Michael Jordan's superstar career was truly underway, he seemed to work especially hard against one defender in particular: Joe Dumars.
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The "hang loose" hand gesture aka the "shaka" sign seems to speak of happiness, effortless coolness, and casualness. But what are its origins?
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Orson Welles was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin and died in Los Angeles, California. But his final resting place reveals the land he considered home.
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Working at a car wash may not always be that glamorous of a job. However, employees at a wash in California came across the cremains of a mystery man.
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The moon has beguiled humanity since the earliest days of our species, but why is it visible during the daytime? As usual, science has the answer.
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Just as with human beings, animals also dream. But a curious thing appears to happen when they sleep standing up as opposed to when lying down.
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A photo from Artemis I pays tribute to one of the most iconic NASA images ever taken. Here's what the photo looks like, and why it's iconic.
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Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean dazzled the music world as part of the Fugees. Learn more about how Hill channeled her anger towards Jean, and how he responded.
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In a sad incident, a young man in Tustin, California tragically died in his attempt to capture one of the most wonderful of subjects: a sunset.
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Wasps get a bad rap. But their nests are ingenious structures for a variety of different reasons. Specifically, UV rays have an interesting effect on them.
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Elephant riding is a popular pastime for tourists around the world, but it's actually not good for the elephants. Here's why riding elephants is harmful.
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Plants love and need to be cared for. But in addition to watering, pruning, and trimming plants, should we consider playing music to them as well?
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When vomiting, these unique amphibians' stomachs leave their bodies entirely. Learn more about the curious way that frogs throw up, and why they do it.
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For many people, dog poop is a controversial issue. Unfortunately, not picking up after a dog's defecation can sometimes even result in murder.
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They say you should never meet your heroes. But when Brian Wilson met Elvis Presley, he learned the lesson the hard way. Learn more about the cringey encounter.
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Abraham Lincoln is among the most admired and significant leaders in U.S. history, and one of his letters appeared in "Saving Private Ryan." But was it his?
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Some cockatoos have found an ingenious way to get past the tough outer layers of a fruit. Here's how they dig past the skins and seeds of their food.
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Our beds can get disgusting if they're not regularly maintained, particularly the mattresses and sheets. So what's the best way to keep clean while we sleep?
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It seems like a no-brainer today, but there were millennia when dogs were fed whatever -- human leftovers, basically -- before commercial dog food.