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Maria Trimarchi

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As seen in: Yahoo Life, How Stuff Works, Health Stuff, MapQuest Travel, Criminalia, Hachette Book Group (HBG), Yahoo Lifestyle Australia, Ridiculous History, Very Special Episodes

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Maria Trimarchi’s Biography

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I turn fast-moving ideas into clear storytelling; and, while that may be a health brief or a true crime page-turner, it may also be news, features, or a recipe for homemade marshmallows -- I write. I have a knack for recognizing original, compelling stories unlikely to be identified by algorithms -- and breaking down why those stories matter.

  • Content writer
  • Podcaster: host, researcher, scripting
  • Author
  • Newsletter writer
  • Ghost
  • Storyteller
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Maria Trimarchi’s Journalist Portfolio

Podcast: Criminalia

Podcast: Criminalia

Criminalia is a (now-sunset) popular historical true-crime podcast co-hosted by Holly Frey + hosted and writt…

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Book: Killer Cocktails: Dangerous Drinks Inspired by History's Most Nefarious Criminals

Book: Killer Cocktails: Dangerous Drinks Inspired by History's Most Nefarious Criminals

The hosts of the criminally popular podcast Criminalia bring you the audio editions of the dangerously delici…

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Podcast: Big in Japan: Kentucky Fried Christmas

Podcast: Big in Japan: Kentucky Fried Christmas

In much of the world, Christmas dinner means roasted turkey, glazed ham, or a table crowded with family recip…

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Podcast: Ridiculous History

Podcast: Ridiculous History

History is beautiful, brutal and, often, well ... kind of ridiculous. The Ridiculous History podcast explores…

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Podcast: Health Stuff

Podcast: Health Stuff

Health Stuff includes best-in class medical expertise delivered in a way to make medicine more human, more ho…

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Book: League of Lady Poisoners

Book: League of Lady Poisoners

Official write-up: A feast for the senses, this sumptuously illustrated book will introduce you to some of th…

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Articles

10 Things We Want to See in Adult Playgrounds

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By Maria Trimarchi
| MapQuest Travel
5: Outdoor Gym Equipment According to a recent survey by the American Heart Association, downturns in the economy affect our physical health, and our ability to go to the gym. In 2008 and 2009, gym membership cancellations were high and new gym memberships were on the decline -- all due to Americans tightening their budgets [source: IBISWorld]. Outdoor gym equipment at your local adult playground, on the other hand, is free to use -- no membership required.
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Ridiculous History: What's for Dinner? Meat Jell-O

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By Maria Trimarchi
| Yahoo Life Verified
Maria Trimarchi July 22, 2024 at 6:01 PM·4 min read Key Takeaways Gelatin-based foods like Jell-O and "meat Jell-O" were popular in mid-century American kitchens, with creative molded dishes becoming a trend. Gelatin is a protein extract derived from collagen in connective tissues and bones, used in various foods like ice cream and marshmallows.
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Killer Cocktails

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By Maria Trimarchi, Holly Frey Verified
| Hachette Book Group (HBG)
About the Author Holly Frey has been hosting history podcasts for more than a decade and is currently the creator and co-host of Criminalia and co-host of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Before that, she worked as a writer of digital content for Cartoon Network, and a copy editor for HowStuffWorks. She’s based in Atlanta, GA. Maria Trimarchi is best known as a storyteller, a researcher, and a digital pioneer.
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