William Fischer
Location
Nebraska, United States
School
University Of Nebraska-Lincoln, National University Of Ireland, Coláiste Dhúlaigh College Of Further Education
Expertise
Traditional Animation, Constitutional Monarchy, Tyrannosaurids
- William is a devoted history buff and has read extensively on folklore, religion, and the development of constitutional monarchy.
- As a filmmaker and film buff, he has extensive knowledge of the history of Hollywood.
- Writing for Grunge has given him the recipe for a fantastic Halloween party, courtesy of the Victorians and their All Hallows' traditions.
Experience
William has been chasing the dream of professional storytelling since 2013. He has short fiction credits scattered across various magazines and has written or directed ten short films and a web series. He was a regular features writer for Collider for two years before joining Static Media. Told since childhood he was born in the wrong century, William has a large assortment of trivia on classic film and theater, world folklore, the Romantic movement, and Cretaceous dinosaurs, ready to be put to good use.
Education
William has a bachelor's degree from the Johnny Carson School of Theater and Film of UNL, a master's degree from the National University of Ireland, Galway, and a bachelor with honors from the University of Wolverhampton and Coláiste Dhúlaigh College Of Further Education.
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Stories By William Fischer
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Labor union leader Jimmy Hoffa disappeared without a trace in 1971 and has been missing ever since. These things about his disappearance don't make sense.
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Scott Peterson was convicted of killing his wife, Laci Peterson, in 2004 due to largely circumstantial evidence. Could he be found innocent decades later?
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Adolf Hitler may be one of the most written about figures in history, but there are still mysteries about the Führer that may never be solved.
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The Bayesian superyacht sank off the coast of Sicily on August 19, 2024, and there have been quite a few twists in the disaster investigation.
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Two powerful entities are at odds as Vladimir Putin seized millions of dollars from Google. Here's what we know about the ongoing international dispute.
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Adolph Hitler rose to power with the help of an inner-circle who helped do his bidding. Here's what happened to the bodies of Hitler's closest allies.
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In popular culture through the ages, the devil has received a lot of attention, but there are many details that don't make sense about Satan in the Bible.
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Queen Elizabeth II's funeral took place on September 19, 2022, and drew leaders from all over the world. Here's what it was like to prepare for it.
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General George Patton was a complicated figure who excelled as a WWII commander but could also be a loose cannon. Here's what happened to his body.
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The Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings were among the worst atrocities humans have inflicted. Is this what the world would look like if they never happened?
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People have long tried to change the course of history by assassination. The most dangerous of these assassins caused far more harm than they may have intended.
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An inmate that was close to convicted murderer Chris Watts in prison has a lot to say about him. Here's what David Carter has told the press.
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We know a lot more about Donald Trump's would-be assassin than in the immediate aftermath of the failed plot. But one big question still needs to be answered.
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In July 2024, Thomas Matthew Crooks died while attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump. His motives remain unknown, but here's what we know about him.
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As Joe Biden's vice president, Kamala Harris been the subject of much discussion lately. Here are some things you might not know about her.
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Clint Eastwood is iconic as both an actor and director, but it wasn't a straight path to success. These are his biggest failures that everyone forgets about.
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Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow robbed and killed during their infamous depression era crime spree. Here's how much the bounty on the couple was really worth.
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Evanescence's Amy Lee has said the most tragic losses of her life changed her each time. She found a way to channel the pain through her music.
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The June 27 presidential debate saw Donald Trump and Joe Biden square off ahead of the election. But the worst part wasn't anything either candidate said.
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Old Hollywood star John Wayne was known for his rigid values on and off the set, and he refused to break one cardinal rule of Westerns on his final movie.
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The story of Jesus's death by crucifixion has been told for thousands of years, but the words he uttered in his dying hours took on their own significance.
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The bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki killed thousands upon thousands of people. Here's what happened to the victims' bodies when the nuclear devices exploded.
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You've probably heard the story of Adam and Eve, who brought sin to humanity. You might not have heard about their forgotten third son, Seth.
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Famous Old Hollywood star John Wayne had quite a life full of accomplishments. Here are some strange details about the actor that you might not have known.
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American gangster Al Capone died on January 25, 1947 of heart failure. Here's what we know about what happened to his body.
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Marilyn Manson is no stranger to the controversial and macabre, and his childhood might show why. Here are some of the grim details about his upbringing.
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While technically the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster was caused by an issue with the left wing, there was much more to it behind the scenes.