Author: Clare Fitzgerald

Clare Fitzgerald is a Writer and Editor with eight years of experience in the online content sphere. Graduating with a Bachelor of Arts from King’s University College at Western University, her portfolio includes coverage of digital media, current affairs, history and true crime.

Among her accomplishments are being the Founder of the true crime blog, Stories of the Unsolved, which garners between 400,000 and 500,000 views annually, and a contributor for John Lordan’s Seriously Mysterious podcast. Prior to its hiatus, she also served as the Head of Content for UK YouTube publication, TenEighty Magazine.

In her spare time, Clare likes to play Pokemon GO and re-watch Heartland over and over (and over) again. She’ll also rave about her three Maltese dogs whenever she gets the chance.

Writing Portfolio
Stories of the Unsolved

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Two Grumman F4F Wildcats in flight + Edward "Butch" O'Hare dressed in his pilot's attire + Medal of Honor

Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport is Named for the US Navy’s First Air Ace of World War II

Few pilots have the innate skill in the cockpit that Edward “Butch” O’Hare did. The US naval aviator was a natural, and over the course…

Remotely operated vehicle (ROV) shining lights on the wreck of the RMS Titanic

The Wreck of the RMS Titanic Was Found During a Top-Secret Military Operation

The sinking of the RMS Titanic in April 1912 was one of the most tragic maritime disasters in history. As such, the discovery of the…

Palm trees in the California desert + Two Northrop F-89D Scorpions in flight + Grumman F6F-5K Hellcat in flight

Battle of Palmdale: When a Runaway Unmanned Drone Wreaked Havoc In the Skies Over Southern California

There have been many embarrassing moments in the history of the US Air Force, but none more so than when two Northrop F-89D Scorpion were…

Five McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornets flying over the USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74)

It’s Illegal for the US Navy to Have Less Than 11 Aircraft Carriers in Its Fleet

The advent of the aircraft carrier forever changed how militaries conduct warfare. Before, aircraft were limited to operations close to shore, but the introduction of…

Missile lifting off from Kwajalein Atoll + Two people walking in a dark cave

5 Top Secret Military Bases That Changed History

The world’s military superpowers are known for being secretive when it comes to their operations, so it’s no surprise there are numerous formerly-secret bases located…

Admiral Graf Spee at sea + Close up of the bronze eagle's head

Uruguay Ordered to Sell Bronze Eagle Recovered from Sunken Kriegsmarine Warship

After a years-long legal battle surrounding its sale, the Uruguayan Court of Appeals has ordered that an 880-pound bronze eagle from the stern of the…

USS Florida (SSGN-728) at sea + Cookiecutter shark

A Shark Wreaked Havoc on the US Navy’s Nuclear Submarine Fleet

There are a number of reasons why submarines have been taken out of commission while scouring the depths of the ocean. These include hitting sea…

Archaeologists looking at a Viking Age sword placed on a white tabletop

Norwegian Farmer Finds 1,000-Year-Old Viking Sword in Field

A Viking Age discovery has been made in southwestern Norway. Øyvind Tveitane Lovra was picking stones in a field with his sons when he came…

Entrance to Forst Zinna + Sinks lined against a wall in a communal bathroom

PHOTOS: The World War II-Era German Military Base That Was Occupied By the Soviets

In the forests of Germany, the Wehrmacht built numerous training areas and temporary living quarters for troops. Most of these structures have been demolished, as…

Challenger 2 driving up a small dirt hill + Leopard 2A7+ driving through a field

We Wouldn’t Want to Come Across These Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) in Combat

Main Battle Tanks (MBT) are some of the best armored vehicles in any military’s arsenal. Typically serving on the frontlines as a direct-fire weapon, they’re…

Members of the US Air Force's Misty unit standing together

The History Behind the USAF’s Top-Secret Fighter Pilot Unit in Vietnam

A new documentary slated to premiere on PBS stations on May 2, 2022 will introduce audiences to the never-before-told story of 157 US Air Force…

Colditz Castle

Colditz Castle Was Turned Into a Prisoner of War Camp During the Second World War

Colditz Castle, located in the Saxony town of the same name, has a long history. Dating back to the Holy Roman Empire, it has been…