Kaleena Fraga - All That's Interesting

Kaleena Fraga

A staff writer for All That's Interesting, Kaleena Fraga has also had her work featured in The Washington Post and Gastro Obscura, and she published a book on the Seattle food scene for the Eat Like A Local series. She graduated from Oberlin College, where she earned a dual degree in American History and French.

Recent Posts

Inside The Boston Tea Party And Why This Famous Protest Happened

Inside The Boston Tea Party And Why This Famous Protest Happened

On December 16, 1773, American colonists protested the British Parliament's tax on tea by throwing British tea into Boston Harbor — and changed history.

Rare Byzantine Gold Coin Depicting The Face Of Jesus Discovered By Metal Detectorist In Norway

Rare Byzantine Gold Coin Depicting The Face Of Jesus Discovered By Metal Detectorist In Norway

The coin has a depiction of Jesus Christ on one side and Basil II and Constantine VIII, rulers of the Byzantine Empire, on the other.

11 Of History’s Oldest People Ever, From A Traveling Herbalist To A Red Wine Enthusiast

11 Of History’s Oldest People Ever, From A Traveling Herbalist To A Red Wine Enthusiast

Who was the oldest person to ever live? Who is the oldest living person today? And how did these supercentenarians become the longest-living people in history?

Inside The Death Of Billy The Kid, Gunslinging Outlaw Of The Wild West

Inside The Death Of Billy The Kid, Gunslinging Outlaw Of The Wild West

On July 14, 1881, Billy the Kid died at the age of 21 after being shot in the chest in Fort Sumner, New Mexico by Sheriff Pat Garrett — though some say the story didn’t end there

Sheet Music Found At Auschwitz Has Been Restored — And Played Publicly For The First Time

Sheet Music Found At Auschwitz Has Been Restored — And Played Publicly For The First Time

More than 200 musical scores were found at the Nazi death camp after spending decades in its archives.

Inside The Enduring Mystery Of Mozart’s Death — And The Wild Theories Behind It

Inside The Enduring Mystery Of Mozart’s Death — And The Wild Theories Behind It

Famed composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was just 35 years old when he died in 1791, and the exact cause of his death has never been determined.

The Painfully Sticky History Of Being Tarred And Feathered

The Painfully Sticky History Of Being Tarred And Feathered

Though tarring and feathering is closely associated with the vigilante justice of the American Revolution, it actually originated in the 12th century and was practiced throughout history.

Stunning Treasure Trove Of Bronze Age Swords And Thousands Of Coins Discovered In Germany

Stunning Treasure Trove Of Bronze Age Swords And Thousands Of Coins Discovered In Germany

The swords, coins, and other items were discovered in the German state of Mecklenburg–Western Pomerania.

The Story Of Santa Muerte, The ‘Death Saint’ Worshipped By Drug Lords, Sex Workers, And The Marginalized

The Story Of Santa Muerte, The ‘Death Saint’ Worshipped By Drug Lords, Sex Workers, And The Marginalized

Originating in Mexican folk Catholicism, Nuestra Señora de la Santa Muerte is a female deity and spiritual icon said to be a personification of death.

‘Witch Bottles’ Have Been Washing Up In Texas — And Experts Have No Idea Where They’re Coming From

‘Witch Bottles’ Have Been Washing Up In Texas — And Experts Have No Idea Where They’re Coming From

At least eight "witch bottles," which were traditionally used to stave off evil spells, have been found along the Gulf Coast since 2017.

The Heartwarming Stories Of 11 Of History’s Most Loyal Canine Companions

The Heartwarming Stories Of 11 Of History’s Most Loyal Canine Companions

From the English Pointer who won a medal for her heroism during World War II to the Newfoundland who accompanied the Lewis and Clark expedition, these brave dogs made a furry mark on history.