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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

Inside The Enduring Myth Of Excalibur, The Legendary Sword Of King Arthur

Inside The Enduring Myth Of Excalibur, The Legendary Sword Of King Arthur

According to legend, the British ruler King Arthur wielded a powerful sword called Excalibur in battle — and the weapon may have had magical powers.

Archaeologists In Rome May Have Just Found The Historic Medieval Palace Where The Popes Lived Before The Vatican

Archaeologists In Rome May Have Just Found The Historic Medieval Palace Where The Popes Lived Before The Vatican

While excavating in the square outside the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, researchers found a sprawling site with defensive fortifications that likely represents the remains of the historic complex known as the Patriarchio.

Musket Balls From The ‘Shot Heard ‘Round The World’ Discovered In Concord

Musket Balls From The ‘Shot Heard ‘Round The World’ Discovered In Concord

Five musket balls were fired on April 19, 1775 during the Battles of Lexington and Concord, which kicked off the Revolutionary War.

An Ancient Carving Of A Human Face Was Just Discovered On A Boulder In Kazakhstan

An Ancient Carving Of A Human Face Was Just Discovered On A Boulder In Kazakhstan

Many questions remain about the stone face, which was discovered by chance in the Akmola region of Kazakhstan, but experts believe that it's likely at least 3,000 years old.

The Story Of The Jackalope, The Legendary Rabbit With Antlers Said To Roam Wyoming

The Story Of The Jackalope, The Legendary Rabbit With Antlers Said To Roam Wyoming

A jackrabbit with antelope horns, the jackalope has captivated the American West since it was allegedly discovered in the 1930s — but is this legendary creature actually real?

Rock Carvings Of Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs Found Underwater Near Aswan

Rock Carvings Of Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs Found Underwater Near Aswan

The carvings depicting pharaohs like Amenhotep III and Thutmose IV were submerged during construction of the Aswan Dam in the 1960s.

Archaeologists Find ‘Exceptionally Rare’ Brass Trumpets Amid A 500-Year-Old Dutch Shipwreck Off The Coast Of Croatia

Archaeologists Find ‘Exceptionally Rare’ Brass Trumpets Amid A 500-Year-Old Dutch Shipwreck Off The Coast Of Croatia

The ship, which sank in the 16th century, was transporting pottery, colorful glass beads, and trumpets and was likely en route to Venice.

The Gruesome Story Of Jack The Ripper, The Most Mysterious Serial Killer To Ever Stalk Britain

The Gruesome Story Of Jack The Ripper, The Most Mysterious Serial Killer To Ever Stalk Britain

A still-unidentified serial killer, Jack the Ripper murdered at least five women in London's impoverished Whitechapel district in 1888.

Teen Stumbles Upon 1,800-Year-Old Ring Featuring The Goddess Minerva While Hiking In Israel

Teen Stumbles Upon 1,800-Year-Old Ring Featuring The Goddess Minerva While Hiking In Israel

Yair Whiteson, 13, happened upon the ring while hiking with his father on Mount Carmel in Israel.

Dozens Of Bodies Found In A Medieval Cemetery Sitting Right Under The Garden Of A Hotel In A Small English Town

Dozens Of Bodies Found In A Medieval Cemetery Sitting Right Under The Garden Of A Hotel In A Small English Town

Two dozen skeletons and other bones dating to between 670 and 940 C.E. were discovered on the grounds of the historic Old Bell Hotel in Malmesbury, England.