Sarah Crocker
School
University Of South Florida, University Of Denver
Expertise
Ancient History, Religious Belief, History Of The Paranormal
- Sarah has worked with history collections that include Mesopotamian cuneiform tablets, vintage religious objects, and prehistoric American Indian artifacts.
- She's worked in at least three haunted places and a 110-year-old fire station that was probably also haunted.
- She's designed, written, and installed exhibits about Liberian textiles, women in firefighting, and LGBTQ+ rights in Colorado, among many others.
Experience
Sarah began her professional career as a museum educator, including a stint as a researcher for a National Science Foundation-funded project at a science museum. She moved to Colorado to earn her graduate degree, where she completed her research at two Denver art museums. Colorado's landscape also taught her to love rock climbing, though she remains just an enthusiastic amateur. Following her love of uncovering the surprising sides of history, art, and culture, Sarah turned to writing. She's been a contributor at Grunge since 2020.
Education
Sarah has a B.A. in anthropology from the University of South Florida and an M.A. in anthropology and museum studies from the University of Denver.
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Stories By Sarah Crocker
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Drag is a performance art with a deep and diverse history. And drag shows are older than you may realize, so here's the real history.
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Regardless of why it happens, the journey out of North Korea is not easy. Here's what makes defecting from this nation so difficult and dangerous.
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A supervolcano is a massive, destructive volcano. The consequences of this event could be nothing short of disastrous and would affect humans the world over.
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The Bible is full of dramatic tales of many ancient cities. These biblical cities may have been lost to time, but there's no reason we have to forget them.
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From undead gods to a building supposedly full of evil spirits, these are some of the Egyptian myths and legends that are bound to keep you up at night.
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Some exorcisms have become notorious for their bone-chilling and downright horrific circumstances. Here's what has made them stand out from the rest.
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A hallmark of every culture is its folklore. The Appalachian region is certainly rich in these tales and legends. These are some of the creepiest of them all.
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We often go to bars to relax and have a drink, but these pubs are a little more exciting. For ghostly thrills, here are the most haunted bars in America.
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Alongside the very real facts of the Romanovs, a bevy of rumors sprung up over the years. Here are the biggest Romanov family myths.
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Light at the end of a tunnel, dead relatives, and euphoria have been reported when one comes close to death. Here's what happens during a near-death experience.
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Even if the folksy attractions of Cape May aren't quite your style, after a visit to this seaside town, you might be convinced that Cape May is haunted.
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The explosion of interest in Tut that followed the discovery of his tomb came to be known as "Tutmania." Here are some facts about the tomb of Tutankhamun.
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When you think about Old Hollywood, you can't help but get caught up in the idea of glamor. The reality is there was a dark side to being a silent film star.
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There remains quite a lot to uncover about ancient Egypt and its people. Here are some discoveries in Egypt that changed what we know.
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The story of Moses is one most everyone knows, but even in that common canon, there are often things we ignore about the character.
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After WWII's D-Day. Allied forces left behind thousands of their comrades' remains scattered across the beaches. Here's what happened to the bodies from D-Day.
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After the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863, slavery was outlawed. But for the last-surviving Black Americans born into slavery, its brutal legacy continued.
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What does it take to be one of the most feared women in the United States? Take a look here at some who made the cut.
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The evidence that Bigfoot exists is shaky at best. Even if you are a believer, these unconvincing Bigfoot sightings might be enough to change your mind.
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The Bronze Age saw the coming of age of civilization and a wealth of innovation that lasted thousands of years. Here's the timeline of the Bronze Age explained.
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Cemeteries contain fascinating information about America's past. Read on for a peek into some of the oldest burying grounds in the nation's history.
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Shortly after the Great Depression, a serial killer dismembered and killed at least a dozen victims in Cleveland. Here is the story of the Torso Murderer.
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Although technology has contributed to the rapid circulation of conspiracy theories, they've always existed. Here are some of the earliest in U.S. history.
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The idea of childhood today is far different from what it was like during the time of the Old West, a time in which frontier families were often on the move.
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When Shakespeare was firing on all cylinders, he was a titan capable of moving feats of plot and poetry. But even the MVP of English literature had off days.
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She was found in a flaming bed with three holes in her head. Here's what happened before and after the 1836 murder of sex worker Helen Jewett.
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the seemingly basic story of the first couple of humans to exist is full of troubling questions. Here's why the Adam and Eve story stirs up so much controversy.