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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

Remains Of The ‘First English Slave Fort In Africa’ Uncovered In Ghana

Remains Of The ‘First English Slave Fort In Africa’ Uncovered In Ghana

Archaeologists believe that they've found Fort Kormantine, which was built in the 17th century by the English, beneath a section of Dutch-built Fort Amsterdam in Ghana.

The Horrific Murder Of Mary Turner, The Black Woman Who Was Lynched When She Was Eight Months Pregnant

The Horrific Murder Of Mary Turner, The Black Woman Who Was Lynched When She Was Eight Months Pregnant

On May 19, 1918, a white mob killed Mary Turner and her unborn baby in Brooks County, Georgia because she'd threatened to take legal action after the lynching of her husband.

‘Exceptional’ Mosaic Of Medusa Discovered Inside Grand Roman-Era House In Spain

‘Exceptional’ Mosaic Of Medusa Discovered Inside Grand Roman-Era House In Spain

The mosaic discovered in Mérida, Spain, is a stunning example of Roman craftsmanship likely from the second century.

44 Disturbing Photos Of Mental Asylums From Decades Past That Are Like Something Out Of A Horror Movie

44 Disturbing Photos Of Mental Asylums From Decades Past That Are Like Something Out Of A Horror Movie

From children being chained up to women being lobotomized, the conditions in these insane asylums were truly harrowing.

‘Sensational Find’: Medieval Handheld Sundial Discovered During Excavations In Germany

‘Sensational Find’: Medieval Handheld Sundial Discovered During Excavations In Germany

The medieval sundial dates from the 16th century and is the first of its kind to be found in the German state of Hesse.

Remains Of Hiker Missing Since 1986 Discovered Among Melting Glaciers In The Swiss Alps

Remains Of Hiker Missing Since 1986 Discovered Among Melting Glaciers In The Swiss Alps

The German hiker, whose identity has not been released, was 38 years old when he disappeared during a hike near the Matterhorn.

Inside The Sudden Death Of Theodore Roosevelt, America’s Beloved ‘Bull Moose’ President

Inside The Sudden Death Of Theodore Roosevelt, America’s Beloved ‘Bull Moose’ President

Teddy Roosevelt's death in 1919 at the age of just 60 left America in shock, though he’d quietly been battling both medical and emotional traumas for months before his demise.

Archaeologists Find ‘Very Rare’ Prehistoric Female Figurine In Italian Cave

Archaeologists Find ‘Very Rare’ Prehistoric Female Figurine In Italian Cave

The figurine dates to the Neolithic period, when ancient people first started to develop farming communities in Italy.

After 50 Years, Pennsylvania Pastor Arrested For Murder Of Eight-Year-Old Girl Who Was Attending His Bible Camp

After 50 Years, Pennsylvania Pastor Arrested For Murder Of Eight-Year-Old Girl Who Was Attending His Bible Camp

An 83-year-old former pastor, David Zandstra, has been arrested for the 1975 murder of eight-year-old Gretchen Harrington.

What Happened To Natalee Holloway On The Night She Vanished?

What Happened To Natalee Holloway On The Night She Vanished?

Last seen with Joran van der Sloot, Natalee Holloway vanished in Aruba during a trip with her Alabama high school class in May 2005.

Earliest-Known Glass Workshop North Of The Alps Uncovered In The Czech Republic

Earliest-Known Glass Workshop North Of The Alps Uncovered In The Czech Republic

Archaeologists believe that ancient people living in a site called Němčice in the Czech Republic during the third and second centuries B.C.E. produced glass items like beads and bracelets.