Katie Serena, Author At All That's Interesting

Katie Serena

A former staff writer at All That's Interesting, Katie Serena has also published work in Salon.

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Rob Hall, The Mountain Climbing Guide Who Died In The Everest Disaster Of 1996

Rob Hall, The Mountain Climbing Guide Who Died In The Everest Disaster Of 1996

Rob Hall died on May 11, 1996, during his fifth time summiting Mount Everest when he and his group of climbers got trapped in a deadly storm.

Why Jimmy Burke’s Story Was Wilder Than What ‘Goodfellas’ Depicted

Why Jimmy Burke’s Story Was Wilder Than What ‘Goodfellas’ Depicted

Made famous as Jimmy "The Gent" Conway in "Goodfellas," real-life New York gangster Jimmy Burke was even more ruthless than his onscreen counterpart.

9 Interesting Historical Events You Never Learned About In School

9 Interesting Historical Events You Never Learned About In School

From the unexplained explosion that flattened a Russian forest to the horribly botched rehearsal for D-Day, these are some of history's most interesting events.

The Incredible Life Of Hugh Glass, The 19th-Century Frontiersman Whose Story Inspired ‘The Revenant’

The Incredible Life Of Hugh Glass, The 19th-Century Frontiersman Whose Story Inspired ‘The Revenant’

Hugh Glass dragged himself over 200 miles to the nearest fort after being mauled by a grizzly bear and left for dead by his fellow fur trappers. Then he began his quest for revenge.

17 Famous Cannibal Attacks That Will Send A Shiver Down Your Spine

17 Famous Cannibal Attacks That Will Send A Shiver Down Your Spine

Cannibalism is terrifying enough as it is, but throughout history, there have been some cannibal attacks that are far more disturbing than you could ever imagine.

The Little-Known Story Of Manuela Escobar, Drug Kingpin Pablo Escobar’s Reclusive Daughter

The Little-Known Story Of Manuela Escobar, Drug Kingpin Pablo Escobar’s Reclusive Daughter

Born in May 1984 to Pablo Escobar and Maria Victoria Henao, Manuela Escobar has spent her life trying to escape her father's crimes.

Inside The Disappearance Of George Mallory On Mount Everest In 1924 And The Rediscovery Of His Body In 1999

Inside The Disappearance Of George Mallory On Mount Everest In 1924 And The Rediscovery Of His Body In 1999

A pioneering British explorer, George Mallory hoped to become the first man to reach the summit of Mount Everest — and we still don't know if he accomplished his goal.

Brenda Ann Spencer, The Disturbed Perpetrator Behind The 1979 Cleveland Elementary School Shooting

Brenda Ann Spencer, The Disturbed Perpetrator Behind The 1979 Cleveland Elementary School Shooting

In January 1979, 16-year-old Brenda Spencer shot up an elementary school in San Diego — then said she did it because she didn't like Mondays.

The Tragic Story Of Evelyn McHale, The Woman In The Infamous ‘Most Beautiful Suicide’

The Tragic Story Of Evelyn McHale, The Woman In The Infamous ‘Most Beautiful Suicide’

Evelyn McHale wrote in her suicide note that she didn't want her family to see "any part" of her body. Instead, a photo of her death would become one of the most famous photographs of all time.

Inside The Tragic Suicide Of Jeremy Wade Delle — And How His Death Became The Subject Of A Pearl Jam Song

Inside The Tragic Suicide Of Jeremy Wade Delle — And How His Death Became The Subject Of A Pearl Jam Song

Jeremy Delle was just 15 years old when he killed himself in front of his classmates on January 8, 1991. Then, Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder was inspired to write the song "Jeremy" about him.