Natasha Ishak, Author At All That's Interesting

Natasha Ishak

A former staff writer for All That's Interesting, Natasha Ishak holds a Master's in journalism from Emerson College and her work has appeared in VICE, Insider, Vox, and Harvard's Nieman Lab.

Recent Posts

21 Enchanting Photos Of Paronella Castle, The Australian Party Palace Abandoned In The Jungle

21 Enchanting Photos Of Paronella Castle, The Australian Party Palace Abandoned In The Jungle

A Spanish immigrant named José Paronella toiled for over a decade to build his dream palace, where he hosted lavish parties in the 1940s and '50s. So what happened to Paronella Castle?

Oregon Becomes The First State To Legalize Hallucinogenic Mushrooms

Oregon Becomes The First State To Legalize Hallucinogenic Mushrooms

The state's legalization of psilocybin is a historic breakthrough for advocates of alternative treatments, but don't expect it to go the way of recreational cannabis anytime soon.

The True Stories Behind The ‘Rooftop Koreans’ Who Took Up Arms During The L.A. Uprising

The True Stories Behind The ‘Rooftop Koreans’ Who Took Up Arms During The L.A. Uprising

As turmoil roiled in Los Angeles in April 1992, Korean store owners were abandoned by the LAPD and forced to fend for themselves. The results were disastrous.

Archaeologists Found The Remains Of A Teenage Girl Who Hunted Big Game 9,000 Years Ago

Archaeologists Found The Remains Of A Teenage Girl Who Hunted Big Game 9,000 Years Ago

The study suggests that gender roles in ancient cultures were much more fluid than previously thought.

33 Colorized Jim Crow Pictures That Depict The Real Brutality Of American Racism

33 Colorized Jim Crow Pictures That Depict The Real Brutality Of American Racism

From segregation laws to white supremacist terrorism, discover the horrific history of the Jim Crow era in these newly colorized photos.

Remains Of Fierce Prehistoric Honey Badger Relative Uncovered In South Africa

Remains Of Fierce Prehistoric Honey Badger Relative Uncovered In South Africa

The Mellivora benfieldi was smaller in size but possessed many of the same traits as its modern relative.

Inside Lévitan, The Nazi Department Store Where Jewish Prisoners Were Forced To Sell Their Belongings

Inside Lévitan, The Nazi Department Store Where Jewish Prisoners Were Forced To Sell Their Belongings

Under the Nazi occupation of France, the Jewish-owned Parisian furniture store Lévitan was converted into a work camp where some 800 Jewish prisoners were held.

25 Stunning Photos Of Shuri Castle, Okinawa’s 14th-Century World Heritage Site

25 Stunning Photos Of Shuri Castle, Okinawa’s 14th-Century World Heritage Site

Built more than 600 years ago, Okinawa's Shuri Castle has weathered World War II bombings and a devastating 2019 fire. Here's why it remains an iconic symbol of the Japanese island.

When Did Native Americans Get The Right To Vote? Inside The Little-Known History Of Indigenous Voter Suppression

When Did Native Americans Get The Right To Vote? Inside The Little-Known History Of Indigenous Voter Suppression

After Native Americans became U.S. citizens with the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924, the government allowed states to decide whether or not to guarantee them the vote.

39 Vintage Illustrations Of Deep Ocean Creatures That Seem Too Strange To Be Real

39 Vintage Illustrations Of Deep Ocean Creatures That Seem Too Strange To Be Real

These drawings of sea creatures show how naturalists of centuries past first documented their discoveries — and they're as magical today as they were to the scientists who first saw them.

Fraudsters Con Doctor Out Of $93,000 By Conjuring A ‘Genie’ To Sell Him ‘Aladdin’s Lamp’

Fraudsters Con Doctor Out Of $93,000 By Conjuring A ‘Genie’ To Sell Him ‘Aladdin’s Lamp’

"During one visit 'Aladdin' actually made an appearance in front of me."