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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Odin was one of the central gods in Norse mythology, and he is also one of the most complex. Here is the mythology of Odin explained.
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Norse mythology has inspired countless works of fantasy, and is based around the tree Yggdrasil. Discover the nine worlds of Norse mythology.
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Of the Wonders, the statue of Zeus at Olympia has one of the most interesting histories, and it has thrived as long as the Olympics thrived.
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Mythological weapons are all dangerous. Of course, most of these weapons are pure legend, but there are some that purportedly still exist.
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Military service has historically been risky, but some positions were worse than others. Here are some of the most dangerous military jobs throughout history.
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There are still many hikes around the world where safety does not seem to be the number one concern. Here are some of the most dangerous hikes around the world.
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Of the cities in Mesopotamia, none is more famous than Babylon. Yet the reasons for its fame are more biblical than historical.
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Weapons have been with humanity from its earliest days. It seems that with each passing century, humans find newer and more efficient ways to kill each other.
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The allure of the great animals of Africa is exciting. But don't get too close, since many of these animals are quite dangerous.
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Poseidon, god of the sea, is one of the most well-known ancient Greek gods, both today and in antiquity. Here's the mythology of Poseidon explained.
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Achilles was a central hero in the ancient Greek tradition, but he doesn't meet the modern conception of a hero. This is the mythology of Achilles explained.
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There's more to the biblical story than betrayal and a haircut. Here's what really happened with Samson and Delilah.
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Cats are the most popular pet in the world, with some breeds more popular than others. So let's take a look at the most popular cat breeds in the world.
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One of the most famous stories of the Old Testament is how God liberated the Hebrews through 10 calamities. This is the Ten Plagues of Egypt Explained
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The ancient land of Israel is said to have been ruled by 12 tribes, but who were those tribes? Here are the Twelve Tribes of Israel explained.
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Hercules, or Heracles, is one of the most famous figures of Greek mythology, especially for his Twelve Labors. Here are the Twelve Labors of Hercules explained.
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The treatment of prisoners in ancient China was meant to remove dissent within society. So let's look at the grim reality of being a prisoner in ancient China.
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Cultures throughout history have had myths about creatures that can be described as dragons. Here's what dragons look like around the world.
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The nine-island nation of Tuvalu is the world's smallest republic by population. Here's what it's like to live there, and how climate change has changed life.
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When things go wrong in a zoo, it is often dramatic, grisly, and even tragic. Here are some unfortunate zookeepers who died tragically on the job.
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It was incredibly difficult to escape the Tower of London, but some people did succeed. These are the craziest ways prisoners escaped the Tower of London.
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What if you went out to climb the highest peak on every continent on Earth? Well, there's a competition for that -- the Seven Summits Mountaineering Challenge.
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What are the world's most dangerous sports? Here are some historical and contemporary sports that you might want to avoid.
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Of the various chivalric orders of the British monarch, the Order of the Garter is the oldest and the most illustrious.
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In 1803, Napoleon sold the Louisiana Territory to the U.S., but why? Here's the real reason France sold the Louisiana territory to the United States.
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Ballet and Imperial Russia are as entwined as dancers in a pas de deux, with famous ballets The Nutcracker and Swan Lake premiering in Russian theaters.
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All people desire something in their last days, and U.S. presidents are no exception. Here's what the final dying wishes were for these American presidents.