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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

How Many People Did Stalin Kill? Inside The Horrific Death Toll Of The Soviet Dictator

How Many People Did Stalin Kill? Inside The Horrific Death Toll Of The Soviet Dictator

After taking power in the 1920s, Joseph Stalin killed at least 9 million people through mass murder, forced labor, and famine, but the true figure may be as high as 60 million.

A Metal Detectorist In England Has Uncovered A ‘Bizarre’ 1,100-Year-Old Coin Depicting John The Baptist

A Metal Detectorist In England Has Uncovered A ‘Bizarre’ 1,100-Year-Old Coin Depicting John The Baptist

The coin, found in Norfolk and thought to be from the ninth century C.E., is baffling numismatics experts.

How Many People Did Ted Bundy Kill? Inside The Stories Of His Victims

How Many People Did Ted Bundy Kill? Inside The Stories Of His Victims

Between 1974 and 1978, serial killer Ted Bundy murdered 30 victims across seven states — but some experts believe we will never know how many people he actually killed.

What Happened When Jesus Was Crucified? Here’s What The Historical Evidence Says

What Happened When Jesus Was Crucified? Here’s What The Historical Evidence Says

Described in the New Testament of the Bible and other ancient sources, the death of Jesus Christ was a truly agonizing affair.

The Remains Of A Danish Warship Were Just Found In Copenhagen Harbor 225 Years After It Was Sunk By The British

The Remains Of A Danish Warship Were Just Found In Copenhagen Harbor 225 Years After It Was Sunk By The British

The Danish warship Dannebroge was sunk by British Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson during the 1801 Battle of Copenhagen.

A Rare Roman Phallus That May Have Been Used To Ward Off Evil Spirits Was Just Found In A Dutch Museum

A Rare Roman Phallus That May Have Been Used To Ward Off Evil Spirits Was Just Found In A Dutch Museum

Measuring eight inches long and dating back at least 1,800 years, this Roman phallus is extremely rare in that it's made from bone, as opposed to metal or stone.

The Complicated Story Of Freydís Eiríksdóttir, The Legendary Viking Sister Of Leif Erikson

The Complicated Story Of Freydís Eiríksdóttir, The Legendary Viking Sister Of Leif Erikson

Though some ancient Norse legends portray Freydís Eiríksdóttir as a fearless shieldmaiden, others cast her as a merciless murderess.

How Did Sharon Tate Die? Inside The Brutal Murder Of A Hollywood Star On The Rise

How Did Sharon Tate Die? Inside The Brutal Murder Of A Hollywood Star On The Rise

On August 9, 1969, actress Sharon Tate and four others were gruesomely butchered at her Los Angeles home by followers of cult leader Charles Manson.

Construction At A Dutch Church May Have Just Uncovered The Remains Of D’Artagnan, One Of The Real Three Musketeers

Construction At A Dutch Church May Have Just Uncovered The Remains Of D’Artagnan, One Of The Real Three Musketeers

While repairing loose floor tiles at St. Peter and Paul Church in the Dutch town of Maastricht, workers recently came upon a centuries-old skeleton — that may belong to the 17th-century French soldier who served King Louis XIV as captain of the Musketeers of the Guard.

13 Mafia Bosses Who Defined The Organized Crime In America

13 Mafia Bosses Who Defined The Organized Crime In America

From the Five Families of the New York Mafia to organized crime in Chicago and beyond, these mob bosses once ruled the underworld.