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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

5,000-Year-Old Ceremonial Temple Discovered Under Sand Dune In Peru

5,000-Year-Old Ceremonial Temple Discovered Under Sand Dune In Peru

The temple contained the bodies of three adults and may have been the site of human sacrifices.

How A Sudden Plane Crash Ended The Lives Of JFK Jr., His Wife, And His Sister-In-Law

How A Sudden Plane Crash Ended The Lives Of JFK Jr., His Wife, And His Sister-In-Law

One of the Kennedy family's most heartbreaking tragedies, John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, and his sister-in-law Lauren Bessette died in a plane accident on July 16, 1999.

History Buff Finds Rare Scrap Of George Washington’s Wartime Tent At Goodwill Auction

History Buff Finds Rare Scrap Of George Washington’s Wartime Tent At Goodwill Auction

Richard "Dana" Moore found the tent scrap at a Goodwill auction two years ago, and experts recently confirmed that it was part of a tent that George Washington used in 1778.

Texas Police Just Made An Arrest In A 23-Year-Old Cold Case Involving A Newborn Baby Left In A Ditch

Texas Police Just Made An Arrest In A 23-Year-Old Cold Case Involving A Newborn Baby Left In A Ditch

The newborn, nicknamed "Angel Baby Doe," was found dead along a rural road with her umbilical cord still attached in November 2001.

The Death Of Mary Kay Letourneau, The Teacher Who Raped Her Sixth-Grade Student — And Later Married Him

The Death Of Mary Kay Letourneau, The Teacher Who Raped Her Sixth-Grade Student — And Later Married Him

On July 6, 2020, 58-year-old Mary Kay Letourneau died of colon cancer — with her former student and husband Vili Fualaau by her side.

Two Pistols That Napoleon Planned To Take His Own Life With Just Sold At Auction For $1.8 Million

Two Pistols That Napoleon Planned To Take His Own Life With Just Sold At Auction For $1.8 Million

In 1814, the despondent French leader tried to die by suicide after a military defeat but was thwarted by a loyal aide.

The Forgotten Story Of Margot Frank, Anne Frank’s ‘Brilliant’ Older Sister Who Also Kept A Diary

The Forgotten Story Of Margot Frank, Anne Frank’s ‘Brilliant’ Older Sister Who Also Kept A Diary

Although friends, family, and Anne Frank's diary have shed some light on Margot Frank, her own diary was lost — leaving much of her inner life a mystery.

Why Timothy McVeigh Is The Most Infamous Domestic Terrorist In American History

Why Timothy McVeigh Is The Most Infamous Domestic Terrorist In American History

A decorated Army veteran, Timothy McVeigh carried out the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995 — the deadliest act of domestic terrorism ever seen in the United States.

The Heartbreaking Story Of Beth Holloway And Her Agonizing Fight To Find Her Daughter

The Heartbreaking Story Of Beth Holloway And Her Agonizing Fight To Find Her Daughter

For 18 years, Beth Holloway searched for her missing daughter Natalee — until Joran van der Sloot finally admitted to killing her in 2023.

Inside Thomas Jefferson’s Slow, Painful Death And The Bizarre Circumstances Surrounding It

Inside Thomas Jefferson’s Slow, Painful Death And The Bizarre Circumstances Surrounding It

In a strange twist of fate, Thomas Jefferson died on July 4, 1826 — the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.

The History Of The Winged Hussars, The Elite Polish Cavalrymen Who Fought With Feathers On Their Backs

The History Of The Winged Hussars, The Elite Polish Cavalrymen Who Fought With Feathers On Their Backs

The winged hussars originated in the early 16th century when a group of exiled warriors from Serbia banded together as mercenaries in Poland — and within a century, they had become one of the most fearsome cavalries in world history.