Stephen J. Schuyler
Expertise
Natural History, Martial Arts, Exploration
- Stephen J. Schuyler is an author of multiple history books.
- He has graduate degrees in history and information science.
- He has worked as a professional archivist and researcher.
Experience
Stephen J. Schuyler has a background in research and history having earned master degrees in information science and history. This has allowed him to work professionally as a researcher, archivist, and historian. Additionally, he has put this to work authoring three history books and numerous articles for print and online publications. These range from topics in history to science to the weird and wonderful.
Education
He has advanced degrees in History (MA) and Information Science (MLS) which makes him an expert researcher.
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Stories By Stephen J. Schuyler
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Bright and mysterious Venus was once considered a possible second Earth, but nothing could be further from the truth: Venus is more like Earth's opposite.
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Since humans have looked up to the cosmos, Mars has been an object of fascination. As technology has improved, the planet's secrets have slowly become revealed.
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Bowling, or the art of knocking down pins with a heavy ball, is one of the most cherished of American pastimes. Here's its surprisingly long history.
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NASA launched Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 in 1977, and they're still transmitting data today. Here's the truth behind one of NASA's most successful programs.
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The labor movement and its most notable tool, the strike, date back to ancient Egypt in the 12th century B.C. Here's a look at history's first labor strike.
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Here is the untold truth of one of the most remarkable engineering works in history: the Channel Tunnel, also known as Eurotunnel or simply the Chunnel.
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There are few historical sites more renowned than the Parthenon in Athens, Greece. Here's the complicated controversy over its Elgin Marbles explained.
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Colonies of wild parrots are thriving all over the country, from Miami to Chicago. Here's how these tropical invaders got a featherhold in the United States.
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Pong has a long and storied history as one of the first video games ever. Here's its untold truth.
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Obviously, some breeds of dog can cost a pretty penny, especially those with considerable maintenance requirements. Here are the world's most expensive breeds.
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CERN is an international scientific organization whose purpose is to study fundamental particles.
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In a remote, rainy corner of India, there are a number of bridges made to withstand extreme conditions. This is the truth about India's living bridges.
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From Australia's giant sheep monument to the enormous Buddhas of Asia, here's a survey of some of the tallest statues from across the globe.
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As Tyrannosaurus rex is one of the most well-studied dinosaurs, we know more about it than most other prehistoric species. This is the untold truth of T. rex.
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Petra was a city that defied all odds and became one of the most astounding achievements in history. Here are the secrets of Petra explained.
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Military research has given us products and processes that improve our standard of living. Let's take a look at some of them, from the quirky to the useful.
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Imagine there's an epic catastrophic event and only two humans are left alive. Would it be possible for these two humans to repopulate the Earth?
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When a country eliminates its military there can be tangible benefits. Here are some of these nations, and how they exist with no military.
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Being emperor of Rome had its perks. Absolute power is cool, but there were downsides, like murder. Let's look at what life was really like for a Roman emperor.
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Chauvet Cave is home to perhaps the most fabulous prehistoric cave art in the world. It also holds many mysteries about who created the work and why.
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Cave paintings are found around the world, some dating back a mind-blowing 75 millennia ago. Explore the most incredible cave paintings on the planet.
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How does lucid dreaming work? Scientists studied techniques to help us understand how to have lucidity in our dreams and the truth behind lucid dreaming.
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People have been drinking since the dawn of man, and we found proof. Here are some of the oldest bars around the world that are proud of their age.
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Elon Musk is an entrepreneur who founded or co-founded various innovative businesses including PayPal, SpaceX, and Tesla. SO how much is he really worth?
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With more than 200 moons in our solar system, there are bound to be some strange, yet interesting, facts you didn't know about them.
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Death by bear attack is a very rare way to go, but it's also terrifying. These are the deadliest bear attacks in history.
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Pterosaurs are often confused with dinosaurs, but genetically they are of different lineages. Let's take a look at some of these fascinating flying reptiles.