Engrid Barnett
School
University Of Nevada
Expertise
Travel, Music, True Crime, Weird News
- Engrid Barnett is an award-winning author who has received recognition for her work on the Cravings Department for Nevada Magazine.
- She's written for a variety of publications, including Ripley's Believe It Or Not!, Rova Magazine, American Trails, and Nevada Magazine.
- Over the past three years, she's contributed to five books with Ripley's Believe It Or Not!, including Sideshow and Other Carnival Curiosities, Alison's Adventures: Your Passport to the World, and three annuals.
Experience
Engrid has worked as a professional writer for the past four years. Before launching her freelance career, she taught Core Humanities and French at the University of Nevada, Reno, and Truckee Meadows Community College. In her free time, she performs with the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra and other classical music groups. Her work has appeared in Ripley's Believe It Or Not!, Rova Magazine, American Trails, and Nevada Magazine. Agencies and organizations, including Madden Media, the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN), and Visit Newport Beach, have relied on her content marketing expertise to boost their traffic.
Education
Engrid Barnett has a Ph.D. from the University of Nevada, Reno, in cultural geography where she studied the early psychedelic rock scene at Virginia City, Nevada's Red Dog Saloon.
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Stories By Engrid Barnett
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There's a fascination with the Victorian era, but not every belief about that period is true. These are some common misconceptions about the Victorian era.
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Truth is stranger than fiction. So, come along for the ride as we explore the most remarkable stories of World War II yet to receive silver screen treatment.
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While much attention has been paid to Janis Joplin's death, there's a lot most people don't know about her life. This is the untold truth about Janis Joplin.
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While Vercingetorix remains a national hero in France, his legacy proves tenuous outside the Francophone world. This is the untold truth of Vercingetorix.
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Pompey the Great was an ambitious Roman who was effective on the battlefield and in politics. Here's what you need to know about this underrated leader.
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The Lincoln County War of 1878 shocked the nation and catapulted to infamy Billy the Kid. Messed up things on both sides caused the untimely deaths of many.
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Born in 1913, Joe Medicine Crow became known as a decorated war chief and a celebrated academic. This is the untold truth of Joe Medicine Crow.
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Here's what you need to know about this Lone Star state lawman and the character he inspired in "1883."
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New Year's Eve is full of traditions that people from centuries ago followed, with some still followed today. Here are traditions from the 1920s.
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"Holiday Inn" represents a mixed bag when it comes to Christmas classics. But this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the film's history and impact
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The U.S. has quite a few Yuletide customs, but there are many other traditions around the world. These are some unique ways people celebrate Christmas in Japan.
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Who's going to attend your birthday party on Christmas? A lot of celebrities have dealt with this dilemma. These famous people were born on Christmas.
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The 1920s ushered in new Christmas traditions but also borrowed heavily from the past. Here are Christmas traditions that were popular 100 years ago.
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Life as a Christian in the empire was marked by persecution and in-fighting. However, they contributed to the evolution of Christianity and Judaism today.
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For as violent as the 2021 Captiol riots were, the aftermath was just as messy. Here's the messed up truth about what happened after the Capitol riots.
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When it comes to the deadliest day in human history, one event stands out from the rest — the 16th-century tremor in the "Cradle of Chinese Civilization."
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Ring doorbell cameras provide added security by giving homeowners an extra set of eyes. But check out the disturbing footage that these cameras have captured.
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The movie "The Mummy" gets a lot wrong about archaeology. Discover the details of what archaeologists really do and how the film gets it wrong.
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Did a Roman General named Maximus ever exist? Here's what you need to know about the true history that inspired the Russell Crowe movie "Gladiator."
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Pentecost celebrates the baptism by the Holy Spirit, but is also a controversial religion around the world.
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The Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar II is responsible for the Ishtar Gate and perhaps the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. He's also associated with a mental illness.
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One of the most significant characters in the Old Testament (or Hebrew Bible) is a man who gets little lip service: Isaac. So, what's the scoop on Isaac?
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Christians believe the gifts manifest through the power of the Holy Ghost. From wisdom to understanding, counsel to fortitude, here's a rundown of this mystery.
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The Crucifixion of Jesus is one of the most significant events in history, but it also raises many questions. Here's the Crucifixion of Jesus explained.
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C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien wouldn't have reached their potential without their friendship. Here's the C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien relationship explained.
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Smokey Bear is one of the most recognizable mascots, whose forest fire prevention campaign is wildly successful. But there's still much people don't know.
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So, what's it really like to work as a National Park Ranger? Here's what you need to know.