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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

The 9 Most Haunted Forests Around The World, From Transylvania To New Jersey

The 9 Most Haunted Forests Around The World, From Transylvania To New Jersey

Step inside the most terrifying haunted forests in the world, eerie woodlands allegedly home to everything from ghosts to cryptids to UFOs.

Researchers Have Uncovered A Lost Maya City Named Valeriana In The Mexican Jungle

Researchers Have Uncovered A Lost Maya City Named Valeriana In The Mexican Jungle

Dating back 2,000 years, this Maya metropolis contained 6,674 structures, including pyramid temples, amphitheaters, and a reservoir.

The Gruesome Crimes Of Richard Cottingham, The ‘Times Square Ripper’ Who Murdered At Least 16 Victims

The Gruesome Crimes Of Richard Cottingham, The ‘Times Square Ripper’ Who Murdered At Least 16 Victims

From 1967 to 1980, serial killer Richard Cottingham prowled New York and New Jersey for victims — and he later claimed to have murdered 100 women.

Archaeologists Uncovered A 4,000-Year-Old Dagger Inside Northern Italy’s Tina Jama Cave

Archaeologists Uncovered A 4,000-Year-Old Dagger Inside Northern Italy’s Tina Jama Cave

This rare Copper Age dagger as well as other artifacts unearthed at the site suggest that Tina Jama cave was frequented by ancient people for thousands of years.

‘Incredible Scientific Leaps’: Researchers Are Close To Bringing The Tasmanian Tiger Back From Extinction

‘Incredible Scientific Leaps’: Researchers Are Close To Bringing The Tasmanian Tiger Back From Extinction

Scientists have reconstructed the most complete genome of a Tasmanian tiger to date, bringing them one step closer to reviving the species that has been extinct since 1936.

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.