David M. Krueger is an author, scholar, entrepreneur, educator, and nonprofit executive director who is passionate about public history, interreligious dialogue, and social justice. His areas of expertise include U.S. religious history, American myths, and religious pluralism. Dr. Krueger is a sought-after lecturer and speaker and has served as an on-air commentator on the Science Channel and the Travel Channel. He received a ThM from Princeton Theological Seminary and a PhD in religion from Temple University. His book, Myths of the Rune Stone: Viking Martyrs and the Birthplace of America, is out with the University of Minnesota Press. Dr. Krueger is also a seasoned educator who has taught at Chestnut Hill College, Palmer Theological Seminary, Temple University, Rutgers University-Camden, and a variety of community-based settings, including the Dialogue Institute and The Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program. Although he grew up as a farm kid in Minnesota, he has come to love Philadelphia and its fascinating history since moving there in 1995. Articles and essays he has written have appeared in Religion Dispatches, the Believe Out Loud blog, the Religion in American History blog, and Marginalia: A Los Angeles Review of Books Channel. He is a certified by the Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides to offer guided tours of religious and historical sites in the city. CONTACT ME: to explore collaborations or speaking/teaching opportunities. Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidkrueger01.