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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
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.
They Committed The Most Infamous Murders Of The 1960s — So Where Are The Manson Family Members Now?
Katie Serena
4 years ago
The Manson Family was about 100 strong in 1969 when a group of them went on a killing spree — but what's happened to them since?
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.
August Ames: The True Story Behind Her Short Life And Controversial Suicide
Katie Serena
4 years ago
In December 2017, August Ames tweeted about her unwillingness to work with men who appeared in gay adult films. Days later, she would be dead by suicide.
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.
Aleister Crowley, The Occultist Who Horrified Early 1900s England
Katie Serena
4 years ago
English mystic, novelist, mountaineer, and magician Aleister Crowley rejected his upper-class Christian upbringing and explored the darkest corners of occultism.
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.
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