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:

Pirates Attempted an Abordage on a Danish Frigate Full of Commandos and It Didn’t End Well

HDMS Esbern Snare (F342) at sea + Actors in 'Captain Phillips'

In November 2021, the Danish military revealed that one of its frigates engaged in a firefight with pirates in the Gulf of Guinea, resulting in…

L-4 Grasshopper Pilot Charles Carpenter Was A German Tank’s Worst Nightmare

Military personnel installing bazooka launchers onto an L-4 Grasshopper + Charles Carpenter

There are few pilots as decorated as Lieutenant Colonel Charles “Bazooka Charlie” Carpenter. After joining the Army in 1942, he went on to become one…

Celebrities During WWII: The Hollywood Victory Committee

Members of the Hollywood Victory Caravan holding up "V" signs

For many, the start of World War II meant yet another conflict that would affect everyday life. The vast majority of Americans didn’t want to…

Remember When Mickey Mouse Fought In the Vietnam War?

Mickey Mouse walking by a billboard saying "JOIN THE ARMY AND SEE THE WORLD"

There was a lot of protest surrounding the United States’ involvement in Vietnam. Many felt the government was unjust in its decision to conscript men…

Deal to End the Korean War Close to Completion, Officials Say

US Marines launching a rocket barrage against Chinese communists

The South Korean government has shared that talks regarding an end-of-war declaration between it, North Korea and the United States may be coming to a…

People of Japanese Heritage Were Forced Into Internment Camps During WWII

Japanese-Americans being guarded by an American soldier

Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, anti-Japanese sentiment spread across North America. The governments of the United States, Canada and even Mexico decided it best…

Despite Being Banned, Army Recruiter Says She Recruits Nearly Half Her Soldiers on TikTok

Video stills from Sergeant Georgia Varoucha's TikTok account

US Army recruiters are shifting their focus when it comes to grabbing the attention of Generation Z, including sidestepping the service’s ban of TikTok. The…

US Navy Begins ‘Navigation Stand-Down’ Following USS Connecticut Collision

USS Connecticut at sea

The US Navy‘s submarine fleet has begun a “navigation stand-down” following the USS Connecticut‘s collision with an undersea mountain in the South Chin Sea on…

US Army Veteran Who Survived Bataan Death March Dies Aged 104

Colonel Ben Skardon standing with two younger servicemen

A retired US Army colonel who survived the Bataan Death March during World War II has died. Retired Colonel Ben Skardon died in hospice care…

Remains of US Airman Killed In Action During WWII Identified

A US Air Force Airman who died in Romania during World War II have officially been accounted for. The remains of Charles G. McMackin, 26,…

A-10 Thunderbolt II Pilot Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross for Actions in Afghanistan

Mike "Vago" Hilkert standing in front of the American flag

The United State Army is honoring a member of the Air Force for his heroic actions while serving in Afghanistan. Major Mike “Vago” Hilkert is…

Russian Anti-Satellite Missile Test Draws Condemnation from World Leaders

The International Space Station orbiting the Earth

Russia has carried out a missile test, destroying one of its satellites. The incident has caused international outrage, with officials citing the potential threat debris…