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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Dinosaurs are indeed ancient animals, but they're far from the first ones on Earth. These are some strange creatures who roamed the Earth before the dinosaurs.
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Reasons for extinction often fall into categories such as human involvement or climate change. This is the real reason these prehistoric elephants went extinct.
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There are some animals out there that live longer than humans. Let's take a look at creatures that, in terms of longevity, can put us humans into our graves.
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What is most unusual about Genghis Khan is that somebody so important to the pageant of world history has many key details of his life and work unknown.
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Even when fossils are dscovered, the stories they tell aren't always the clearest. Here are some unique and curious features of these extinct animals explained.
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The Inspiration4 launched on September 15, and after three days of orbit, it splashed down on September 18. Here's the story of this mission.
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A city becomes lost for reasons as diverse as why a city would be built in the first place. Here is a survey of some of the world's greatest lost cities.
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Ukraine's rich history is unknown to most people, though it's been at the nexus of conflict since ancient times. This is the history of Ukraine explained.
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Put on your Wellington boots and strap on your headlamp as we look at a selection of some of the most incredible caves in the world.
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The desire to go to space is a dream that has in fact become a reality for a certain high-earning demographic. This is the truth about space tourism.
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While it is true that most motor vehicle accidents do not result in fatalities, those that do are tragic. These are the deadliest car crashes in history.
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China recognizes many folk religions, with a huge pantheon of over 200 distinct deities. These are still influential in Chinese spirituality today.
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Beijing has surprising facts about it which aren't even shown in the world's most famous travel guides. Here are 10 things most people don't know about Beijing.
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In the Winter Olympics, athletes from tropical countries are perennial underdogs. This is how athletes from tropical countries train for the Winter Olympics.
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Any ambitious megalomaniac needs the right tools to conquer the universe -- tools such as the most powerful and fantastical fictional weapons in history.
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Guinness World Records has plenty of weird records, including some for restaurants. These are some restaurant Guinness World Records you may not know exist.
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Why isn't Atari listed next to Sony and Nintendo today? The answer is one of the most dramatic stories in corporate history. This is the rise and fall of Atari.
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Opening in 1862, FAO Schwarz is known as the oldest toy store in America. Here's the tumultuous history of America's oldest toy store.
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The biggest Christmas toy crazes in history are really a modern phenomenon. Let's take a look at some of these manias from oldest to most recent.
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Doesn't it seem like prices are always going up? If that's what you think, then you're not alone. Here is how much popular items cost 100 years ago vs. today.
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When asked to describe Yule most people will likely say that it is another name for either Christmas, the holiday season as a whole, or a luscious holiday cake.
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Modern humans are just the most recent of many other human species. Discover 12 types of extinct human species and how they differ from each other.
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From Æthelred the Unready to John George Beer Jug, here are some of history's strangest nicknames and the stories connected to them.
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Monkeys are the most numerous type of primate in the world, and this worldwide range means they're diverse. Here are 14 types of monkeys and how they differ.
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The medieval tournament evolved from an exercise of war and ransom to a sport of heraldry and chivalry. Discover the history of the medieval tournament.
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Renaissance fairs are incredibly popular events full of historical costumes, food, and entertainment. But how historically accurate are Renaissance fairs?
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Heinrich Schliemann is credited for making some incredible discoveries, including finding the ancient Greek city of Troy. Here's his untold truth.