Scott Williamson
School
Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Expertise
History, Science, Politics, Entertainment
- Scott's first published work can be found on Study Breaks Magazine, where he worked as an intern in 2019.
- He has has written several list-based entertainment articles for Screen Rant.
- Scott became a member of the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) in 2014 in recognition of his academic achievements.
Experience
Scott has had a passion for history and writing since his junior year of high school. His writing got him accepted to one of the top honor's colleges in the country. This in turn gave him the tools to branch out to sites such as Study Breaks Magazine and Screen Rant. As an avid reader of topics ranging from food in antiquity to World War II, Grunge.com was the perfect blend of Scott's interests and abilities. One of Scott's ultimate goals is to become a published novelist, historical fiction being the subject of much of his personal writing.
Education
In 2019, Scott graduated from Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in writing, after four years of relevant courses and an internship that served as his first introduction to professional freelance writing.
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Stories By Scott Williamson
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Most of us probably understand the basic premise of the Winter Olympics: Sports competitions performed on snow or ice. Just how many sports are involved?
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Out of all the viruses that pose substantial public health risks, the rabies virus is one of the few likely to be fatal without immediate treatment.
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The death of a beloved entertainer is a loss felt within their fan base. Country music singer/songwriter Tom T. Hall died at 85. The coroner's report is public.
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When all is said and done, the British royal family is made up of human beings, with human relationships, like that between a grandmother and grandson.
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The Summer Olympics occur every four years, but they don't always happen as planned. Here are the times the Summer Olympics have been canceled.
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So much pageantry, so much preparation, so many people. Olympic venues are constructed with the world's eyes upon them. But after the games -- then what?
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A.J. Breaux mysteriously went missing in 1991, and theories range from suicide to murder. Here's how the disappearance of Breaux might be explained.
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Singer and songwriter James Taylor's drug problem was something that plagued him for years. Since becoming sober, he remains committed to family and career.
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Near the end of the Soviet era, 1.6 million Soviets went to see Metallica in Russia at the Monsters of Rock Festival.
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Relics -- physical representations of faith -- have a mixed history. Provenance is often impossible to prove. That's true of Jesus' crown of thorns.
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Oil rigs have long been understandably associated with immense environmental damage. When a rig is no longer of use, it presents a new challenge.
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Old Glory. The Stars and Stripes. The Star-Spangled Banner. All referencing the flag of the United States of America, a symbol with its own code of etiquette.
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Supreme Court Justices famously wear black robes, but the tradition originates in England and Europe. Here's where the judicial black robe tradition comes from.
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There's no question that Walt Disney had an unflagging work ethic, but even in 1966, dying at 65 seems young. What was it that cut short his life?
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Mary Tyler Moore was one of television's most beloved stars, especially with her roles on "The Dick Van Dyke Show" and "The Mary Tyler Moore Show."
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Danny Rolling, a convicted serial killer dubbed the "Gainesville Ripper," was sentenced to be executed in Florida. That meant a last meal -- within $40, anyway.
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What happened to Patricia Nixon Cox and Julie Nixon Eisenhower, the two daughters of the infamous former American head of state Richard Nixon? Let's find out!
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As one of Hollywood's most famous celebrities, Jayne Mansfield saw fit to have a massive Pink Palace that reflected her tastes to the extreme.
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The Mafia's single most prolific killer on either side of the Atlantic was born in 1952 Sicily. Giuseppe "Pino" Greco grew up and joined the Greco Mafia clan.
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In contrast to how assassinations in media and real-life are often quick affairs, such was not the case for Alexander Litvinenko, a Russian security officer.
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Try as they might, filmmakers often find themselves taking shortcuts -- some big, some small -- when trying to depict history on the big screen.
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The Eagles have enjoyed an impressive degree of longevity since their formation in 1971. The band's popular song "On the Border" has a political message.
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Artists will often tell you they're more than their creative outlet -- James Garner, Steve McQueen, and Paul Newman all enjoyed a high-stakes hobby.
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On December 3, 2014, the Japanese spacecraft Hayabusa2 was launched and set out on a four-year journey to the asteroid Ryugu (162173).
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Despite being married himself, Brody was undeterred in pursuing Mansfield and he showered her with gifts. The relationship came with a dark cost, however.
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The death of a human being evokes traditions and rituals, some dating back millennia. One Massachusetts family's burial plot is actually unique.
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In one of the Soviet Union's first serial murder cases, the suspect came to be known as the "Wolf of Moscow," who successfully eluded capture for two years.