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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Bob Marley's music was enriched by the vibrant harmonies of his three back up singers. Here's what happened to Judy Mowatt who lent her voice to his songs.
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Like man musicians, Legendary raggae singer Bob Marley's career had a lot of help from producer Chris Blackwell. Here's what happened to him.
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Thomas Jefferson is an important historical figure in the U.S. for several reasons, but he chose to leave out a major detail from his life on his gravestone.
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Reggae singer Bob Marley was at the height of his career when he died of cancer on May 11, 1981, when he was 36 years old. Here's the last song he released.
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There's a pretty scandalous lawsuit that singer, songwriter, and dancer Usher would like you to forget about. Here's what it is - and how it happened.
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Netflix's "Griselda" is based on the rise and fall of the real life female drug lord. Here's what the characters from the show look like in real life.
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The United States has had many presidents throughout the years, but only one head of state was a prisoner of war in his lifetime. Here's who it was.
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The Burger Chef murders remain unsolved to this day. Here's what we know about the disturbing crime scene in Speedway, Indiana, in 1978.
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World War II drove many atrocities, technological developments, and shifts in the world's socio-political landscape. So what if it never happened?
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Garry Shandling died suddenly at 66 years old. While most assumed it was a heart attack, details found in his autopsy report revealed that was not the cause.
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President John F. Kennedy never actually met J. Robert Oppenheimer, but the pair's careers intertwined on multiple occasions. Here's the story.
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Karla Faye Tucker was put to death by lethal injection in 1998 for the 1983 murder of two people with a pick axe. Her final meal was oddly heath-conscious.
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The Kennedy family has connections to Pope Pius XII that run back to 1936, when Joseph Kennedy was a commissioner in the federal government. Here's the story.
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At least in the Western world, the swastika is almost universally perceived for its ties to Nazism. But it has a long history across various cultures.
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"We Are the World" brought together the largest supergroup ever assembled for one long night in 1985. Here's what the making of the song was really like.
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The Grand Canyon's Pumpkin Spring might look pretty cool, but you definitely don't want to bathe in it. In fact, it's dangerous to do so. Here's why.
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The murders of three Catholic priests and disappearance of one in the 1980s remain unsolved, though some have drawn connections between them. Here's the story.
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Sebastian Bach was the swoon-worthy frontman for the quintessential hair metal band Skid Row. The band fired him in 1996. Here's what he's been up to since.
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An online cult called the University of Cosmic Intelligence has been connected to the disappearance of six people. Here's what we know about it.
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There are plenty of memorable characters in the Bible, and the Witch of Endor is one of them - despite only appearing briefly. Here's her story.
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Actor Nicolas Cage has faced many hardships over the years, as well as some pretty bad luck. Here's the full story of what the star has endured.
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The unlikely rowing team out of the University of Washington would take the gold and foil the designs of their hosts - Nazi Germany and Adolf Hitler.
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Gen X kids may remember the slightly scary yet fascinating animated band from ShowBiz Pizza, the Rock-afire Explosion. Here's what happened to them.
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When actress Shannen Doherty was at the beginning of her career, fellow actor Michael Landon had some good advice for her - though it did cause some problems.
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An Air Force Veteran was literally floored when he learned what his 1971 Rolex was worth in a 2020 episode of "Antiques Roadshow." Here's the touching story.
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Michael Bolton and Kenny G go back - way back. And this includes an ongoing 'feud' on who had the better hair.
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Model Ruslana Korshunova died by suicide in 2008. She was later connected to a Russian group that has been accused of being a cult. Here's the story.