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Katie Serena
A former staff writer at All That's Interesting, Katie Serena has also published work in Salon.
Recent Posts
Archaeologists Believe They’ve Discovered The Tomb Of Santa Claus
Katie Serena
4 years ago
A team at St. Nicholas Church in Demre, Turkey has found an intriguing shrine beneath the floors, previously unseen due to the tiled floor's intricate mosaic.
How Pablo Escobar’s Medellín Cartel Became The Most Ruthless In History
Katie Serena
4 years ago
Though he's the face of the organization, there's so much more to the Medellín Cartel than just Pablo Escobar.
The Gross History Of Bloodletting And Medicine By Leeches
Katie Serena
4 years ago
Bloodletting was used to draw "tainted" blood from a patient, in the hopes that the disease or infection would be extracted out with it.
The Story Behind “The Falling Man,” The Tragic Photo Of A 9/11 Jumper
Katie Serena
4 years ago
Though some say the "Falling Man" photo of a 9/11 jumper may depict a man named Jonathan Briley, his true identity remains uncertain.
Inside The Incredible Mount Everest Survival Story Of Beck Weathers
Katie Serena
4 years ago
Beck Weathers was left for dead and fellow climbers had already called his wife to tell her he was gone — then he somehow made it down the mountain and walked back into camp.
Dramatic Footage Of Kamikaze Pilots In Action [VIDEO]
Katie Serena
4 years ago
Insane footage from the Battle of Okinawa shows just how reckless and terrifying kamikaze pilots were.
Irena Sendler: The Woman Who Saved 2,500 Jewish Children During The Holocaust
Katie Serena
4 years ago
Irena Sendler even managed to survive torture by the Gestapo and a death sentence.
How American Legend Davy Crockett Went From Frontiersman To Politician To Hero Of The Alamo
Katie Serena
4 years ago
Known as the "King of the Wild Frontier," soldier and adventurer Davy Crockett became a folk hero for his exploits in the Creek Indian War and the Texas Revolution.
50 Interesting Random Facts That Will Melt Your Brain And Shock Your Friends
Katie Serena
4 years ago
From Abraham Lincoln's wrestling career to the killer habits of cats, these random facts are guaranteed to boggle your mind.
Meet Dennis Nilsen, The ‘British Jeffrey Dahmer’ Who Terrorized 1970s And ’80s London
Katie Serena
4 years ago
Known as "The Muswell Hill Murderer," Scottish serial killer and necrophile Dennis Nilsen murdered more than a dozen victims while living in London starting in 1978.
Cannibal Killer Issei Sagawa Is Walking Free And Plans To Eat Humans Again
Katie Serena
4 years ago
In 1981, Japanese murderer Issei Sagawa, the “Kobe Cannibal,” killed his friend Renée Hartevelt and ate her remains, yet he's free to walk the streets to this day.
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