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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

How Gwen Shamblin Went From Diet Guru To An Evangelical ‘Cult’ Leader

How Gwen Shamblin Went From Diet Guru To An Evangelical ‘Cult’ Leader

Gwen Shamblin Lara rose to fame thanks to her Christian diet program Weigh Down Workshop — then transformed it into a religion that many have described as a cult.

The Story Of Mary Jo Buttafuoco, The Woman Who Survived Being Shot In The Face By Her Husband’s Teenage Lover

The Story Of Mary Jo Buttafuoco, The Woman Who Survived Being Shot In The Face By Her Husband’s Teenage Lover

Nearly a year into her affair with Mary Jo Buttafuoco's husband Joey, 17-year-old Amy Fisher walked up to Buttafuoco's house and shot her at point-blank range.

A Roman-Style Sandal From 300 C.E. Was Just Found Under The Ice In The Mountains Of Norway

A Roman-Style Sandal From 300 C.E. Was Just Found Under The Ice In The Mountains Of Norway

Archaeologists suspect that the sandal was worn with fabric or animal skin fashioned as a primitive sock.

The Disturbing Story Of Ron And Dan Lafferty, The Brothers Who Butchered Their Sister-In-Law And Infant Niece

The Disturbing Story Of Ron And Dan Lafferty, The Brothers Who Butchered Their Sister-In-Law And Infant Niece

The Mormon fundamentalist killers behind Under the Banner of Heaven, Dan and Ron Lafferty claimed they were following a "revelation" from God when they killed Brenda Lafferty and her 15-month-old daughter Erica.

The Real Story Of Harry Haft, The Jewish Boxer Who Was Forced To Fight For His Life During The Holocaust

The Real Story Of Harry Haft, The Jewish Boxer Who Was Forced To Fight For His Life During The Holocaust

While imprisoned at Auschwitz, Harry Haft was ordered to fight other prisoners for the entertainment of the Nazi guards before he escaped and became a professional boxer in the United States.

The Disappearance Of Alissa Turney, The Missing Teen Allegedly Killed By Her Stepfather

The Disappearance Of Alissa Turney, The Missing Teen Allegedly Killed By Her Stepfather

When 17-year-old Alissa Turney vanished in 2001, police thought that she'd run away to California — until they discovered that her stepfather Michael Turney had been obsessed with her for years.

Meet Robin Christensen-Roussimoff, The Daughter Of André The Giant

Meet Robin Christensen-Roussimoff, The Daughter Of André The Giant

As André the Giant's only child, Robin Christensen-Roussimoff is an actress and former wrestler who works to help keep her father's legacy alive.

The Baffling Disappearance Of Joe Pichler, The Child Actor Who Has Been Missing Since 2006

The Baffling Disappearance Of Joe Pichler, The Child Actor Who Has Been Missing Since 2006

When Joe Pichler mysteriously vanished at the age of 18 in 2006, police suspected suicide — but his family remains convinced that foul play was involved.

How John Wayne Gacy’s Daughter Christine Gacy Narrowly Escaped Being Part Of His House Of Horrors

How John Wayne Gacy’s Daughter Christine Gacy Narrowly Escaped Being Part Of His House Of Horrors

Christine Gacy and her brother Michael were born the children of serial killer John Wayne Gacy — but luckily their mother divorced him after his sodomy conviction in 1968 and took them with her.

Georgia Man Accused Of Stuffing His Grandmother In The Freezer — And Leaving Her There To Die

Georgia Man Accused Of Stuffing His Grandmother In The Freezer — And Leaving Her There To Die

Robert Tincher III told police that he heard "numerous bones break" when he put his 82-year-old grandma in the freezer.

Paleontologists In North Dakota Just Found The Remains Of A Dinosaur That Was Killed The Day The Asteroid Struck

Paleontologists In North Dakota Just Found The Remains Of A Dinosaur That Was Killed The Day The Asteroid Struck

Fossils uncovered at the Tanis dig site in North Dakota appear to contain evidence from the aftermath of the asteroid strike, even though the impact was almost 2,000 miles away.