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

Newly-Found Sketches Reveal The Statue Of Liberty Had A Last-Minute Design Change

Newly-Found Sketches Reveal The Statue Of Liberty Had A Last-Minute Design Change

These newly-uncovered drawings show that late alterations were made to Lady Liberty's raised arm.

25 Breathtaking Photos Of Borobudur, The Ancient Temple Of 500 Buddhas

25 Breathtaking Photos Of Borobudur, The Ancient Temple Of 500 Buddhas

Borobudur boasts more than 500 life-sized Buddha statues over a sprawling 27,000 square feet.

Scientists Shocked By Lizard That Lays Eggs And Gives Live Birth At The Same Time

Scientists Shocked By Lizard That Lays Eggs And Gives Live Birth At The Same Time

Three-toed skinks are among a handful of species that can lay eggs and bear live young. But they might be the only ones to do both in a single litter.

Mountain Lions At Yellowstone National Park Are Dying Of The Black Plague

Mountain Lions At Yellowstone National Park Are Dying Of The Black Plague

Out of 28 of the big cats that were tested by researchers, nearly half of them appeared to have been exposed to the plague.

11 Heartwarming Photos Of Koalas Returning Home After The Australian Bushfires

11 Heartwarming Photos Of Koalas Returning Home After The Australian Bushfires

Photos of the furry patients' release were shared online by the Greater Port Macquarie Facebook page.

The Black Death Was The Worst Pandemic In Human History, So How Did It Finally End?

The Black Death Was The Worst Pandemic In Human History, So How Did It Finally End?

Centuries after the first wave of the Black Plague killed nearly half of Europe, we are still left wondering how the deadly plague subsided.

Railway Workers Accidentally Discover Medieval Shrine In England

Railway Workers Accidentally Discover Medieval Shrine In England

"This is an unexpected and fascinating discovery that helps to visualize and understand the rich history of the area."

The Nearly-Forgotten History Of The 1842 Slave Revolt By African Americans Enslaved Under The Cherokee Nation

The Nearly-Forgotten History Of The 1842 Slave Revolt By African Americans Enslaved Under The Cherokee Nation

In November 1842, a group of slaves escaped their Cherokee-owned plantations in Oklahoma and headed for Mexico, only to be chased down and captured by an 87-man militia.

‘Forbidden Footage’ From World War II Shows The Secret Lives Of British Spies

‘Forbidden Footage’ From World War II Shows The Secret Lives Of British Spies

"I think actually seeing them, seeing them move around, seeing them talk, seeing them smile just really connects us very closely to those people."

Trophy Hunters Kill Beloved Canadian Lone Wolf Made Famous By Wildlife Photographers

Trophy Hunters Kill Beloved Canadian Lone Wolf Made Famous By Wildlife Photographers

Before his tragic death, Takaya made the wild island territories near Vancouver Island his home for 11 years.

New Study Reveals Shocking History Of Sylt, The Only Nazi Concentration Camp Built On British Soil

New Study Reveals Shocking History Of Sylt, The Only Nazi Concentration Camp Built On British Soil

More than 1,000 prisoners were held at the Nazi concentration camp. However, details of its past have been kept buried — physically and figuratively.