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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

Was JonBenét Ramsey’s Dad John Bennett Ramsey Involved In Her Death?

Was JonBenét Ramsey’s Dad John Bennett Ramsey Involved In Her Death?

JonBenét Ramsey's dad John Bennett Ramsey was cleared of suspicion in his daughter's December 1997 murder — but some aren't convinced.

A World War II Submarine Was Just Discovered In The Aegean Sea 81 Years After It Disappeared During A Secret Mission

A World War II Submarine Was Just Discovered In The Aegean Sea 81 Years After It Disappeared During A Secret Mission

The HMS Trooper was seemingly sunk by a German naval mine in October 1943, killing all 64 crew members on board.

Inside The Roman Catacombs, 400 Miles Of Tunnels Filled With The Dead That Sit Right Beneath The City

Inside The Roman Catacombs, 400 Miles Of Tunnels Filled With The Dead That Sit Right Beneath The City

The Roman catacombs were initially constructed in the first century C.E. by Jewish and early Christian communities who were forbidden from burying their dead in the city center.

The Oldest-Known Archaeological Evidence Of Cat Kneading Was Just Uncovered In Jerusalem

The Oldest-Known Archaeological Evidence Of Cat Kneading Was Just Uncovered In Jerusalem

A 1,200-year-old clay jug showed marks left by a cat, which had seemingly kneaded the pottery while it was drying before it was fired.

Remains Of British Explorer Sandy Irvine Discovered 100 Years After He Vanished On Mount Everest

Remains Of British Explorer Sandy Irvine Discovered 100 Years After He Vanished On Mount Everest

Sandy Irvine and George Mallory vanished during their attempt to summit Mount Everest in June 1924, and the mystery over whether or not they reached the peak endures to this day

What Is The Hottest Place On Earth? 11 Scorching Locations That Have Recorded The World’s Highest Temperatures

What Is The Hottest Place On Earth? 11 Scorching Locations That Have Recorded The World’s Highest Temperatures

From Death Valley to Mitribah, Kuwait to Kebili, Tunisia, discover the hottest places on Earth that have registered blistering temperatures as high as 130 degrees Fahrenheit.

A 2,800-Year-Old Burial Mound Where One Woman And 18 Horses Were Sacrificed Was Just Found In Siberia

A 2,800-Year-Old Burial Mound Where One Woman And 18 Horses Were Sacrificed Was Just Found In Siberia

Though much about this Iron Age burial site remains shrouded in mystery, experts suggest that the woman and the horses may have once been propped up in a gruesome tableau of death.

The Fearsome Stories Of 11 Roman Gladiators Who Rose To Fame In And Out Of The Arena

The Fearsome Stories Of 11 Roman Gladiators Who Rose To Fame In And Out Of The Arena

Whether they faced men on the battlefield or wild animals in the arena, these gladiators were the most celebrated fighters in the history of ancient Rome.

Inside The Enduring Legend Of The Jackalope — And The Bizarre History Behind It

Inside The Enduring Legend Of The Jackalope — And The Bizarre History Behind It

Ever since the 19th century, explorers and cowboys in the American West have reported sightings of rabbits with horns or antlers sprouting from their heads — but are jackalopes actually real?

Speedball, Murder, Conspiracy Theories: Inside The Deaths Of 11 Beloved SNL Cast Members

Speedball, Murder, Conspiracy Theories: Inside The Deaths Of 11 Beloved SNL Cast Members

From Chris Farley’s speedball overdose to Norm Macdonald’s unexpected death in 2021, these stories highlight how many Saturday Night Live cast members died tragically young.

Roman Baths With Mosaic Floors Have Been Found At The Ancient City Of Halaesa Archonidea In Northern Sicily

Roman Baths With Mosaic Floors Have Been Found At The Ancient City Of Halaesa Archonidea In Northern Sicily

The thermal baths discovered in Halaesa Archonidea stretch across 8,600 square feet, making this site one of the largest of its kind ever found in Sicily.