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

Meet Unsinkable Sam, The Legendary Cat Who Survived Three World War II Shipwrecks

Meet Unsinkable Sam, The Legendary Cat Who Survived Three World War II Shipwrecks

According to lore, Unsinkable Sam started his "career" aboard a Nazi battleship. But after that ship was torpedoed, he was rescued by the British and changed sides.

Japanese Town Deploys ‘Monster Wolf’ Robots To Scare Away Bears — And It Works

Japanese Town Deploys ‘Monster Wolf’ Robots To Scare Away Bears — And It Works

The machines are motion-activated and have LED strobe lights in their eyes.

The Real History Of The First Thanksgiving That You Didn’t Learn In School

The Real History Of The First Thanksgiving That You Didn’t Learn In School

Many Americans are taught that the Pilgrims and Indians gathered for a historic feast at Plymouth in 1621, but the true story of the first Thanksgiving is far more complicated.

Inside Timgad, The Roman Ruins That Were Buried In Algeria’s Desert For 1,000 Years

Inside Timgad, The Roman Ruins That Were Buried In Algeria’s Desert For 1,000 Years

The city of Timgad was built by Emperor Trajan in 100 A.D. Though it was sacked by Berber tribes shortly after Rome fell, its ruins still stand in Northern Africa today.

This Bizarre ‘Snake’ Found In Virginia Is Actually A Giant Hammerhead Worm

This Bizarre ‘Snake’ Found In Virginia Is Actually A Giant Hammerhead Worm

These giant worms originate in Southeast Asia and some species can grow to be two feet long.

Carrier Pigeon’s Secret WW1 Message Uncovered A Century Later In French Field

Carrier Pigeon’s Secret WW1 Message Uncovered A Century Later In French Field

The carrier capsule contained a note handwritten by a Prussian soldier.

How The Dyckman Farmhouse Has Stood For 235 Years While New York City Grew Up Around It

How The Dyckman Farmhouse Has Stood For 235 Years While New York City Grew Up Around It

William Dyckman built the Dyckman house in 1785 after his family's prior home was destroyed in the Revolutionary War — and it still stands as Manhattan's last farmhouse today.

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.