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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

37 Dirty Medieval Manuscripts That Prove People In The Middle Ages Weren’t So Prudish After All

37 Dirty Medieval Manuscripts That Prove People In The Middle Ages Weren’t So Prudish After All

Many of these raunchy images were drawn by bored scribes who were tired of copying out books by hand — and wanted to leave a profane surprise for readers.

Texas Woman Kidnapped As A Baby In 1971 Finally Found Thanks To A Family DNA Test

Texas Woman Kidnapped As A Baby In 1971 Finally Found Thanks To A Family DNA Test

After five decades' worth of searching, it was a DNA test from 23andMe that finally allowed Melissa Highsmith's parents to track her down.

Gary Francis Poste, The Violent Air Force Veteran Some Suspect Was The Notorious Zodiac Killer

Gary Francis Poste, The Violent Air Force Veteran Some Suspect Was The Notorious Zodiac Killer

In 2021, a group of cold case investigators announced that based on his grisly past and a strong connection to the serial murders, Gary Francis Poste could be the mastermind behind the Zodiac Killer — but some have their doubts.

When Did The Civil War End? Inside The Complicated History Of The Conflict’s Conclusion

When Did The Civil War End? Inside The Complicated History Of The Conflict’s Conclusion

Though history books referencing Robert E. Lee's 1865 surrender at Appomattox put forth a straightforward narrative of how the Civil War ended, the truth is much more complex.

The Remarkable Life And Tragic Death Of Alberta Williams King, The Beloved Mother Of Martin Luther King Jr.

The Remarkable Life And Tragic Death Of Alberta Williams King, The Beloved Mother Of Martin Luther King Jr.

Though Alberta Williams King is often viewed as a footnote to the Martin Luther King Jr. story, she played a crucial role in shaping her son's thinking about race in America.

Scientists Just Uncovered Fossils Of An Unknown Prehistoric Creature In A Welsh Sheep Field

Scientists Just Uncovered Fossils Of An Unknown Prehistoric Creature In A Welsh Sheep Field

These tiny marine fossils date back 460 million years, when an ocean covered the entirety of Wales.

British Angler Catches A 67-Pound Goldfish That May Be A World Record

British Angler Catches A 67-Pound Goldfish That May Be A World Record

Carrot the fish might be the largest goldfish ever caught.

A Prehistoric Turtle Fossil The Size Of A Car Was Just Unearthed In Spain

A Prehistoric Turtle Fossil The Size Of A Car Was Just Unearthed In Spain

Dubbed Leviathanochelys aenigmatica, this massive creature weighed two tons and stretched 12 feet long.

Santa Claus Figures From Around The World Who Don’t Always Bring Christmas Joy

Santa Claus Figures From Around The World Who Don’t Always Bring Christmas Joy

Santa Claus is based on a real man named St. Nicholas who lived in the third century, but the generous monk also spawned countless other legends of Santa-like figures.

A Foot Was Found Floating In A Yellowstone Thermal Pool Last Summer — And Officials Just Identified It

A Foot Was Found Floating In A Yellowstone Thermal Pool Last Summer — And Officials Just Identified It

The circumstances surrounding death of 70-year-old Il Hun Ro of Los Angeles are unknown, but Yellowstone officials do not suspect foul play.