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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

This 2,000-Year-Old Roman Mosaic Was Just Unearthed In Central London

This 2,000-Year-Old Roman Mosaic Was Just Unearthed In Central London

Made up of two stunningly intricate panels, this mosaic is the largest one found in London in half a century.

Meet William Harvey Carney, The Fearless Civil War Soldier Who Never Let The American Flag Fall In Battle

Meet William Harvey Carney, The Fearless Civil War Soldier Who Never Let The American Flag Fall In Battle

As one of the first Black men to receive the Medal of Honor, William Harvey Carney made history for his valor in the 1863 battle at Fort Wagner.

This Georgia Woman Was Just Charged With Faking A Pregnancy To Get Paid Time Off

This Georgia Woman Was Just Charged With Faking A Pregnancy To Get Paid Time Off

Robin Folsom's colleagues became suspicious when they noticed her "bump" was askew and she sent them inconsistent photos of her fake children.

The True Story Of Nat Love, The Legendary Black Cowboy Featured In ‘The Harder They Fall’

The True Story Of Nat Love, The Legendary Black Cowboy Featured In ‘The Harder They Fall’

Born into slavery in 1854, Nat Love moved to Dodge City at age 15 and became known throughout the Old West as one of the most skilled and daring cowboys to ever live.

The Tragic Life Of Edward Baker Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln’s Son Who Died When He Was Only Three

The Tragic Life Of Edward Baker Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln’s Son Who Died When He Was Only Three

When Eddie Lincoln died of tuberculosis on February 1, 1850, Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln were devastated — but it wouldn't be the last time they’d lose a child.

Grisly 18th-Century Love Note Sewn With Human Hair To Be Displayed At London Museum

Grisly 18th-Century Love Note Sewn With Human Hair To Be Displayed At London Museum

Anna Maria Radclyffe likely embroidered the message with the hair of her husband, James Radclyffe, who was executed in 1716 for rebelling against the King of England.

‘A World First’: New Species Of Prehistoric Crocodile Discovered With A Dinosaur In Its Stomach

‘A World First’: New Species Of Prehistoric Crocodile Discovered With A Dinosaur In Its Stomach

This prehistoric crocodile likely consumed the small ornithopod shortly before its own death at the hands of an even larger creature some 95 million years ago.

The Life And Death Of Thomas Sankara, The Revolutionary President Of Burkina Faso

The Life And Death Of Thomas Sankara, The Revolutionary President Of Burkina Faso

Thomas Sankara was only president of Burkina Faso for four years, but he improved literacy, liberated women, and spoke out against imperialism before his assassination in 1987.

A Tiny Island Off The Coast Of England Just Put Out An Open Call For A New Monarch

A Tiny Island Off The Coast Of England Just Put Out An Open Call For A New Monarch

Piel Island spans just 50 acres and is home to a crumbling castle as well as a 300-year-old pub — and now it's in need of a new "monarch."

Inside The Eerie ‘Lead Masks Case’ That’s Gone Unsolved For More Than 50 Years

Inside The Eerie ‘Lead Masks Case’ That’s Gone Unsolved For More Than 50 Years

In 1966, Brazilian UFO hunters Manoel Pereira da Cruz and Miguel José Viana were found dead on a hilltop overlooking Rio de Janeiro — with bizarre lead masks covering their eyes.

Doctors Discover Rare ‘Black Mold’ Growing In Rhode Island Man’s Brain

Doctors Discover Rare ‘Black Mold’ Growing In Rhode Island Man’s Brain

Tyson Bottenus, 35, has suffered from splitting migraines, facial paralysis, and even a stroke because of the mold.