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Kaleena Fraga

A senior staff writer for All That's Interesting since 2021 and co-host of the History Uncovered Podcast, Kaleena Fraga graduated with a dual degree in American History and French Language and Literature from Oberlin College. She previously ran the presidential history blog History First, and has had work published in The Washington Post, Gastro Obscura, and elsewhere. She has published more than 1,200 pieces on topics including history and archaeology. She is based in Brooklyn, New York.

Recent Posts

33 Breathtaking Illustrations Of America’s Birds By John James Audubon

33 Breathtaking Illustrations Of America’s Birds By John James Audubon

John James Audubon was one of the most renowned naturalists and artists of the 19th century, but he also left behind a complicated legacy.

‘A Biological Time Capsule’: Ancient Poop From Mexico’s Cave Of The Dead Children Reveals An Array Of Pathogens

‘A Biological Time Capsule’: Ancient Poop From Mexico’s Cave Of The Dead Children Reveals An Array Of Pathogens

The study suggests that the people of the Loma San Gabriel culture practiced poor sanitation, exposing themselves to parasites and bacteria.

Dozens Of Curious Bones Modified Into ‘Cups’ And ‘Masks’ Discovered At Neolithic Sites In China

Dozens Of Curious Bones Modified Into ‘Cups’ And ‘Masks’ Discovered At Neolithic Sites In China

Many of the bones were discarded in canals or moats, suggesting they were seen as disposable and not revered as human remains.

Archaeologists Have Discovered A 3,500-Year-Old Egyptian Military Fortress With Ancient Ovens And Fossilized Dough

Archaeologists Have Discovered A 3,500-Year-Old Egyptian Military Fortress With Ancient Ovens And Fossilized Dough

The sprawling fortress at the Tell El-Kharouba archaeological site is almost as large as a city block and contains relics from the daily lives of ancient Egyptian soldiers.

1,700-Year-Old Skeletons Found In A Well In Croatia Have Been Identified As Roman Soldiers

1,700-Year-Old Skeletons Found In A Well In Croatia Have Been Identified As Roman Soldiers

The soldiers seemingly died during the Battle of Mursa in 260 C.E., which took place in present-day Osijek, Croatia.

Tudor-Era Coin Hoard Found By British Couple Expected To Sell At Auction For $300,000

Tudor-Era Coin Hoard Found By British Couple Expected To Sell At Auction For $300,000

While weeding their garden in the village of Milford on Sea, the couple stumbled upon "strange circular discs" — which turned out to be gold and silver coins from the reign of Henry VIII.

A German Woman Just Turned In An Ancient Greek Relic From Olympia — 50 Years After She Stole It

A German Woman Just Turned In An Ancient Greek Relic From Olympia — 50 Years After She Stole It

The woman picked up the relic, the top of an ancient column, during a visit to the ruins of the Leonidaion in the 1960s.

Inside The Tragic Stories Of The Zodiac Killer’s Victims — And The Mystery Of How Many People He Murdered

Inside The Tragic Stories Of The Zodiac Killer’s Victims — And The Mystery Of How Many People He Murdered

A still-unidentified serial killer active in Northern California in the late 1960s, the Zodiac Killer murdered Betty Lou Jensen, David Arthur Faraday, Darlene Ferrin, Cecelia Shepard, and Paul Stine. But some believe that he didn't stop there.

A Fisherman In Sweden Stumbled Upon A Cauldron Filled With 20,000 Medieval Coins While Digging For Worms

A Fisherman In Sweden Stumbled Upon A Cauldron Filled With 20,000 Medieval Coins While Digging For Worms

The hoard found just outside of Stockholm consists mostly of coins, but it also contains pearls, rings, and pendants.

7 Fearsome Death Gods, From Hades Of Ancient Greek Myth To The Maya ‘Death Bat’ Camazotz

7 Fearsome Death Gods, From Hades Of Ancient Greek Myth To The Maya ‘Death Bat’ Camazotz

Gods of death — like Anubis of ancient Egypt, the Norse deity Hel, and Mictlāntēcutli, the vicious ruler of the Aztec underworld — have played a key role in the cultures and religions of civilizations throughout history.