History Literature / OlogySeries

* ''Dragonology: The Complete Book of Dragons''

* ''Wizardology: The Book of the Secrets of Merlin''

* ''Egyptology: Search for the Tomb of Osiris''
** ''Wonders of Egypt: A Course In Egyptology''
* ''Pirateology: A Pirate Hunter’s Companion''

* ''Mythology: Greek Gods, Heroes, and Monsters''

* ''Monsterology: The Complete Book of Fabulous Beasts''

* ''Spyology: The Complete Book of Spycraft''
* ''Oceanology: The True Account of the Voyage of the Nautilus''

* ''Vampireology: The True History of the Fallen Ones''
* ''Alienology: The Complete Book of Extraterrestrials''
* ''Illusionology: The Secret Science of Magic''
* ''Dinosaurology: The Search for a Lost World''

** ''Wonders of Egyp: A Course In Egyptology''

* AnachronismStew: Played with in ''Dinosaurology''; the dinosaurs themselves should probably not be coexisting the way they do. However, the book makes sure to avoid having any of the explorers show knowledge of dinosaurs and prehistoric animals that were not recognized by science before the year the book takes place. Although the explorers were able to identify ''Velociraptor'' despite it not being recognized by science at that time. Strangely, the identical ''Deinonychus'' was (properly) described as a creature by the likes never seen before.

* AnachronismStew: Played with in ''Dinosaurology''; the dinosaurs themselves should probably not be coexisting the way they do. However, the book makes sure to avoid having any of the explorers show knowledge of dinosaurs and prehistoric animals that were not recognized by science before the year the book takes place.
** Although the explorers were able to identify ''Velociraptor'' despite it not being recognized by science at that time. Strangely, the identical ''Deinonychus'' was (properly) described as a creature by the likes never seen before.

* HistoricalInJoke: ''Dragonology'' and ''Monsterology'' frequently reference the work of Charles Darwin when discussing the development of creatures such as dragons and griffons (Dr. Drake having been alive in the time period when his texts were being published). Drake also claims that ''Archaeopteryx'' is actually just an ancestor of phoenixes (confirmed to be false in ''Dinosaurology'').

The ''Ologies'' series is a set of picture/puzzle books that are written as an encyclopedic collection of research by fictional authors on various subjects, first begun in 2003. They’re published by Templar Publishing, with the ‘’actual’’ authors (who are often cited as being the fictional author’s editor) being Dugald Steer, Emily Hawkins, Raleigh Rimes, and Nicky Raven.

** In ''Dinosaurology'', Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's ''Literature/TheLostWorld'' was actually based off of the expedition of Percy Fawcett, the explorer who discovered ''Yannapalu''.

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** Although the explorers were able to identify ''Velociraptor'' despite it not being recognized by science at that time. Strangely, the nearly identical ''Deinonychus'' was (properly) described as a creature by the likes never seen before.

** Although the explorers were able to identify ''Velociraptor'' despite it not being recognized by science at that time. Strangely, the nearly identical ''Deinonychus'' was (properly) described as a creature never seen before.

* DragonHoard: Explained in ''Dragonology'' as a dragon’s tendency to rest on hard gems in the hope that they’ll stick to their soft and vulnerable underbellies for protection.

* ArtisticLicensePalaeontology: Mostly subverted in ''Dinosaurology'', with the inaccuracies that may appear are HandWaved as either the results of editing or perhaps mistakes made by the fictional author.

* DaywalkingVampire: In ''Vampireology'' the idea that vampires get destroyed by sunlight is credited as a myth.

** In ''Dinosaurology'', SirArthurConanDoyle's ''Literature/TheLostWorld'' is actually derived from the expedition of Percy Fawcett, the explorer who discovered ''Yannapalu''.

* HistoricalInJoke: ''Dragonology'' and ''Monsterology'' frequently reference the work of Charles Darwin when discussing the development of creatures such as dragons and griffons (Dr. Drake having been alive in the time period when his texts were being published). Drake also claims that ''Archaeopteryx'' is actually just an ancestor of phoenixes (confirmed to be false in ''Dinosaurology''.

* DaywalkingVampire: In fact, the idea that vampires get destroyed by sunlight is credited as a myth.

* HistoricalInJoke: ''Dragonology'' and ''Monsterology'' frequently reference the work of Charles Darwin when discussing the development of creatures such as dragons and griffons (Dr. Drake having been alive in the time period when his texts were being published). Drake also claims that ''Archaeopteryx'' is actually just an ancestor of phoenixes (although ''Dinosaurology'' confirms this to be false).

* HistoricalInJoke: ''Dragonology'' frequently references the work of Charles Darwin when discussing the development of dragons and their subspecies (Dr. Drake having been alive in the time period when his texts were being published). Drake also claims that ''Archaeopteryx'' is actually just an ancestor of phoenixes (although ''Dinosaurology'' confirms this to be false).

* HistoricalInJoke: ''Dragonology'' frequently references the work of Charles Darwin when discussing the development of dragons and their subspecies (Dr. Drake having been alive in the time period when his texts were being published). Drake also claims that ''Archaeopteryx'' is actually just an ancestor of phoenixes (although ''Dinosaurology confirms this to be false).

* DaywalkingVampires: In fact, the idea that vampires get destroyed by sunlight is credited as a myth.

* HistoricalInJoke: ''Dragonology'' frequently references the work of Charles Darwin when discussing the development of dragons and their subspecies (Dr. Drake having been alive in the time period when his texts were being published). Drake also claims that ''archaeopteryx'' is actually just an ancestor of phoenixes.

* ScienceIsWrong: Merlin claims so in ''Wizardology'', but it’s an interesting variant—the sciences he’s familiar with are [[ScienceMarchesOn ''alchemy and astrology''.]] One of his criticisms of alchemy is even that lead and gold are base elements and cannot be broken down or transmuted in anything less than a molecular level, something any chemistry scientist would know.

* Mockumentary: Each book is made as a collection of documents and research done by a fictional researcher, such as Dr. Ernest Drake for ''Dragonology''.

* FauxDocumentary: Each book is made as a collection of documents and research done by a fictional researcher, such as Dr. Ernest Drake for ''Dragonology''.

The ‘’Ologies’’ series is a set of picture/puzzle books that are written as an encyclopedic collection of research by fictional authors on various subjects, first begun in 2003. They’re published by Templar Publishing, with the ‘’actual’’ authors (who are often cited as being the fictional author’s editor) being Dugald Steer, Emily Hawkins, Raleigh Rimes, and Nicky Raven.

* ‘’Dragonology: The Complete Book of Dragons’’
** ‘’The Dragon’s Eye’’
** ‘’The Dragon Diary’’
** ‘’The Dragon’s Apprentice’’
** ’’Working With Dragons’’
** ’’Field Guide to Dragons’’
** ’’Tracking and Taming Wild Dragons’’
** ’’Bringing Up Baby Dragons’’
** ‘’The Iceland Wyrm’’
** ‘’The Dragon Star’’
** ‘’The Dragon Dance’’
** ‘’The Winged Serpent’’
* ‘’Wizardology: The Book of the Secrets of Merlin’’
** ‘’The Wizardology Handbook’’
** ‘’A Guide to Wizards of the World’’
* ‘’Egyptology: Search for the Tomb of Osiris’’
** ‘’Wonders of Egyp: A Course In Egyptology’’
* ‘’Pirateology: A Pirate Hunter’s Companion’’
** ‘’Pirateology Handbook’’
** ‘’A Pirate’s Guide and Model Ship’’
* ‘’Mythology: Greek Gods, Heroes, and Monsters’’
** ‘’The Mythology Handbook’’
* ‘’Monsterology: The Complete Book of Fabulous Beasts’’
** ‘’Working With Monsters’’
* ‘’Spyology: The Complete Book of Spycraft’’
* ‘’Oceanology: The True Account of the Voyage of the Nautilus’’
** ‘’A Course In Oceanology’’
* ‘’Vampireology: The True History of the Fallen Ones’’
* ‘’Alienology: The Complete Book of Extraterrestrials’’
* ‘’Illusionology: The Secret Science of Magic’’
* ‘’Dinosaurology: The Search for a Lost World’’

* AndIMustScream: The witch Vivienne trapped Merlin’s spirit in an oak tree while he was asleep. He stayed like this for years until he managed the get the tree cut down and made into the ‘’Wizardology’’ book. It’s implied he’s still in it as you’re reading it.
* ApocalypticLog: Many of the books become one of these by the end of the fictional subplot—Captain Lubber of ‘’Pirateology’’ has his ship sunken by pirates, in ‘’Egyptology’’ Emily Sands’ notes trail off and are splattered with [[BloodStainedLetter what appears to be a coffee stain]], John Oro of ‘’Mythology’’ is turned to gold, etc.
* BeCarefulWhatYouWishFor: Without knowing the full legend, John Oro of ‘’Mythology’’ wished for the [[TooDumbToLive Midas touch.]]
* BlackSpot: In ‘’Pirateology’’ a marooned pirate that Captain Lubber rescues in his hunt for Drummond received one of these foretelling his punishment. [[spoiler: Subverted as it turns out he was a plant by Drummond to sabotage the ship, knowing Lubber would rescue the man.]]

* CyanidePill: The ‘’Spyology’’ gadget section describes a variant where the cyanide is hidden in a hollow silver dollar.
* DarkActionGirl: Arabella Drummond, a female pirate captain who is the subject of Captain Lubber’s quest in ‘’Pirateology’’.
* DragonHoard: Explained in ‘’Dragonology’’ as a dragon’s tendency to rest on hard gems in the hope that they’ll stick to their soft and vulnerable underbellies for protection.
* DressedToPlunder: Many of the pirate outfits that ‘’Pirateology’’ displays carry some variations on the classic pirate look. {{Deconstructed}}—Lubber notes that the more extravagant pirate dress makes them easier to recognize as pirates.
* {{Familiar}}: A section of the ‘’Wizardology’’ series is dedicated to detailing what familiars are and the various kinds you can get.
* FauxDocumentary: Each book is made as a collection of documents and research done by a fictional researcher, such as Dr. Ernest Drake for ‘’Dragonology’’.
* FlyingBroomstick: Mentioned as a method of flight in ‘’Wizardology’’, though Merlin states they’re [[RealityEnsues uncomfortable to sit on and not widely used]].
* HeelFaceMole: In ‘’Pirateology’’, the [[spoiler: marooned former member of Drummond’s crew.]]
* HistoricalInJoke: ‘’Dragonology’’ frequently references the work of Charles Darwin when discussing the development of dragons and their subspecies (Dr. Drake having been alive in the time period when his texts were being published). Drake also claims that ‘’archaeopteryx’’ is actually just an ancestor of phoenixes.
* HoneyTrap: Referenced in ‘’Spyology’’ as a tactic used for gaining information.
* LadyOfAdventure: Lady Hestia in ‘’Mythology’’

* LooseLips: ‘’Spyology’’ warns of this, their motto being “Telling a friend could mean telling the enemy.”
* MagicCarpet: The ‘’recommended’’ method of flight for wizards in ‘’Wizardology’’.
* MagicStaff: Featured in ‘’Wizardology’’ as a tool wizards use, although not much is said about them save for that they differ from wands in being more general as to their magical uses.
* MagicWand: There is a section of ‘’Wizardology’’ that details these among other wizard tools, claiming that the type of magic a wand is good for depends on what sort of wood you use.
* OurDragonsAreDifferent: ‘’Dragonology’’ makes a point of noting that there are multiple dragon species and each one is different depending on where you go, such as western dragons being the typical medieval winged beasts, eastern dragons being more serpent-esque and intelligent, and Australian dragons being almost marsupial in form. Even among the various types there are multiple localized subspecies of dragons.
* PirateParrot: In the finale of ‘’Pirateology’’, the rescued castaway’s pet parrot flies over to Drummond’s pirate ship.
* PopCulturalOsmosisFailure: John Oro, the one writing in the margins of ‘’Mythology’’, was familiar enough with the legend of Midas to know what power he was gifted with, but [[TakenForGranite not the disastrous results that power gave him.]]
* PunnyName: Many of the chroniclers have them, such as Dr. ‘’Drake’’ from ‘’Dragonology’’, Emily ‘’Sands’’ from Egyptology, and Lady ‘’Hestia’’ in ‘’Mythology’’.
* RobeAndWizardHat: Some of the attire featured in ‘’Wizardology’’.
* ScienceIsWrong: Merlin claims so in ‘’Wizardology’’, but it’s an interesting variant—the sciences he’s familiar with are [[ScienceMarchesOn ‘’alchemy and astrology’’.]] One of his criticisms of alchemy is even that lead and gold are base elements and cannot be broken down or transmuted in anything less than a molecular level, something any chemistry scientist would know.
* ShapeshifterShowdown: The ‘’Wizardology’’ book describes one that occurred between Cerridwen, a powerful witch, and Gwion, a servant who gained magical powers by accident. Cerridwen technically won, but Gwion was reborn from the experience and became an incredibly powerful wizard.
* ShoePhone: The section in ‘’Spyology’’ detailing the various gadgets a spy should carry list common household items as a cover for them. For example, knife shoes, cyanide coins, lipstick gun, etc.
* SpellBook: Not ‘’Wizardology’’ itself, although it does contain and mention several.
* SpySpeak: ‘’Spyology’’ carries a minibooklet that lists various phrases for this.
* StageMagician: ‘’Illusionology’’ features these.

* TakenForGranite: The man borrowing Lady Hestia’s book in ‘’Mythology’’ should have looked over the Midas myth a bit more carefully before making that wish…
* TalkLikeAPirate: There’s a little booklet in ‘’Pirateology’’ that lists and defines common pirate lingo.
* TheMole: Cora appears to be this in ‘’Spyology’’. [[spoiler: She’s actually just pretending to be one.]]
* TreasureMap: Lubber finds one in the beginning of ‘’Pirateology’’, but with a vital piece missing it’s basically useless.
* WalkThePlank: Lubber mentions it in ‘’Pirateology’’ as a rumored method of execution—but goes on to list several punishments that are more common and more horrifying, such as being dragged along the ship’s hull with ropes.
* WizardClassic: Merlin himself in the ‘’Wizardology’’ series. This is said to be the standard for a lot of Western wizards, although many variations exist in other cultures.