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

Ancient Greeks Hid ‘Curse Tablets’ In Wells And Graves To Hex Their Enemies Even After They Died

Ancient Greeks Hid ‘Curse Tablets’ In Wells And Graves To Hex Their Enemies Even After They Died

These 30 "curse tablets" meant for the dead show what lengths Athenians would go to hex their enemies.

Two British Men Found A Viking Treasure Worth $3.8 Million — Now They’re Going To Jail

Two British Men Found A Viking Treasure Worth $3.8 Million — Now They’re Going To Jail

British law dictates that people must report finding "treasure," which includes metal items more than 300 years old. This pair of metal detectorists didn't.

A Network Of 14th-Century Villages Arranged Like Constellations Uncovered In The Amazon

A Network Of 14th-Century Villages Arranged Like Constellations Uncovered In The Amazon

Researchers think the organization of the villages also resembles the face of a clock or the rays of the sun.

Researchers Discover Secret To Dead Sea Scroll’s Incredible Preservation — And Possibly Its Destruction

Researchers Discover Secret To Dead Sea Scroll’s Incredible Preservation — And Possibly Its Destruction

A special salty mineral discovered on the Dead Sea's Temple Scroll could be why the ancient manuscript has remained relatively so well-preserved for 2,000 years.

Ancient Gate From The Time Of King David Discovered In The Biblical City Of Bethsaida

Ancient Gate From The Time Of King David Discovered In The Biblical City Of Bethsaida

The discovery of the ancient gate suggests that the famous king of the Israelites may not have been sole ruler of his time.

Wall Built With Human Bones Discovered Underneath A Cathedral In Belgium

Wall Built With Human Bones Discovered Underneath A Cathedral In Belgium

The macabre structure was found during work on a new visitor's center for the 700-year-old Saint Bavo's Cathedral.

Scientists Uncover A Prehistoric Predator In Africa That Had Three Pairs Of Fangs

Scientists Uncover A Prehistoric Predator In Africa That Had Three Pairs Of Fangs

It was the size of a car and its teeth were the size of bananas.

Priceless 17th-Century Caravaggio Painting Discovered Behind Mattresses In An Attic In France

Priceless 17th-Century Caravaggio Painting Discovered Behind Mattresses In An Attic In France

It took five years of verification and restoration to prepare the 1607 Caravaggio for auction. It is expected to go for $170 million.

2,600-Year-Old ‘Wine Factory’ Capable Of Holding 1,200 Gallons At A Time Unearthed In Lebanon

2,600-Year-Old ‘Wine Factory’ Capable Of Holding 1,200 Gallons At A Time Unearthed In Lebanon

Earlier studies suggest that the Phoenicians who lived thousands of years ago in the Mediterranean produced large batches of wine to drink and trade. This massive winepress proves it.

Earth’s Oldest-Known Meteor Crash Site Discovered In The Australian Outback

Earth’s Oldest-Known Meteor Crash Site Discovered In The Australian Outback

Researchers estimate that an ancient meteor crashed into Earth about 2.2 billion years ago, causing the Yarrabubba crater to form — and possibly ending a global ice age.

This 5,000-Year-Old Receipt For Sumerian Beer Features History’s First Known Signature

This 5,000-Year-Old Receipt For Sumerian Beer Features History’s First Known Signature

The tablet was made in about 3100 B.C. in the ancient Mesopotamian city of Uruk in modern-day Iraq.