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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Articles by Clare Fitzgerald:

Famous POWs: Celebrities Who Were Held Captive By the Enemy During World War II

Clive Dunn as Lance Cpl. Jack Jones in 'Dad's Army' + Donald Pleasence as Ernst Stavro Blofeld in 'You Only Live Twice' + Denholm Elliott as Marcus Brody in 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade'

We’re all aware that many famous individuals served in various capacities throughout the Second World War. Some were ground troops, fighting on the battlefield, while…

Leonard T. Schroeder: The First Allied Soldier to Land on Normandy on D-Day

Soldiers with the 4th Infantry Division wading through water from a Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel (LCVP) + Military portrait of Leonard T. Schroeder

Leonard T. Schroeder Jr. holds a unique place in history as the first Allied soldier to set foot on Normandy during D-Day. Leading Infantry Rifle…

Official Trailer Released for Upcoming Film About William Tell

Claes Bang standing on a red carpet + Ben Kingsley standing on a red carpet

The exploits of one of histories greatest folk heroes, William Tell, are making their way to the big screen, and we finally have a sense…

Trent Park: The Lavish British Estate That Held (and Spied on) High-Ranking German POWs

Exterior of the mansion at Trent Park + Wireless operator with the British Air Ministry listening to a radio

Nestled in north London, Trent Park is an impressive mansion with a history dating back to the late 18th century. Once owned by Sir Philip…

142 Years After the Bombardment of Angoon, US Navy Offers Formal Apology

Mark Sucato speaking at a podium, with people gathered around him

Over 140 years after the US Navy obliterated the village of Angoon, Alaska, the service has issued a formal apology. The long-awaited event marks an…

Clive Owen to Star in Historical Thriller ‘Kristallnacht’

Clive Owen standing on a red carpet

British actor Clive Owen has starred in many big-name productions, notably King Arthur (2004), Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2006) and Valerian and the City of…

How Did Benito Mussolini Die? The Demise of Italy’s Fascist Dictator

Benito Mussolini walking with soldiers + Portrait of Benito Mussolini

Benito Mussolini was one of the world’s major leaders at the onset of the Second World War. Becoming Italy’s prime minister in 1922, he’d sought…

Facts About the Purple Heart, the Oldest Military Decoration Still Presented to US Service Members

Hands holding a Purple Heart and a folded American flag

The Purple Heart is awarded to those wounded or killed in service to the United States. Created by George Washington in 1782, it is the…

After Renouncing Her German Citizenship, Marlene Dietrich Dedicated Herself to the American War Effort

Marlene Dietrich standing with a group of soldiers

German actor Marlene Dietrich was one of the most famous faces of Hollywood’s Golden Age. Moving to the United States after her breakthrough role in…

Actors You May Not Have Realized Served in World War II

Portrait of Don Rickles + Sidney Poitier standing with an Academy Award + Robert Stack as Eliot Ness in 'The Untouchables'

Several big-name actors served in World War II – Clark Gable, James “Jimmy” Stewart, David Niven, Henry Fonda, etc. – risking their lives in Europe…

One of the Last Surviving Navajo Code Talkers Has Died at 107

John Kinsel, Sr. sitting in his wheelchair

One of the last surviving Navajo code talkers has died. The passing of 107-year-old John Kinsel, Sr. on October 19, 2024, was announced in a…

Tiger 131 Returns to Action After Undergoing Engine Overhaul

Tiger 131 driving around an outdoor arena

In May 2024, the team at the Tank Museum, in Bovington, United Kingdom, noticed their beloved Tiger 131 was suffering an oil leak. This prompted…