AvatarMy Modern MetAvatarAvatar1 day agoLargest Gold Nugget Ever Found Weighed as Much as an Adult Manverified_publisherMy Modern Met - Elizabeth BeiserJohn Deason was the son of a fisherman. Much like his future business partner Richard Oates, a fellow tin miner, he was not seen to be destined for future greatness. Yet in 1851, an Australian Gold Rush that started in New South Wales changed both of their fates. Hundreds of thousands of …
AvatarMy Modern MetAvatarAvatar3 days agoInsightful Map Reveals Literal Translations of U.S. City and State Namesverified_publisherMy Modern Met - Regina SienraDo you know why the place you live is named what it’s named? Some have straightforward origins, while others leave even those who have been there for decades scratching their heads. In an effort to unravel the meaning behind state and city names across the U.S., WordTips has created a map featuring …
AvatarMy Modern MetAvatarAvatar4 days agoHere's Why Medieval Medicine Was Not As Bad As We Thinkverified_publisherMy Modern Met - Madeleine MuzdakisThink of medieval doctors and you probably picture a man dressed in robes, perhaps with a plague mask. In the popular imagination, medicine of the Middle Ages is all leeches, bloodletting, and mystical charms and potions. But to a medieval mind, our modern surgery, pharmaceuticals, and blood tests …
AvatarMy Modern MetQueen Elizabeth II and Marilyn Monroe Were the Same Age When They Met in London in 1956verified_publisherMy Modern Met - Regina SienraQueen Elizabeth II and Marilyn Monroe look like two 20th-century figures who couldn't be more distant. One was the longest sovereign in British history, while the other was a bombshell from the Golden Age of Hollywood. And yet, these two figures shared a moment, building a bridge between two women …
AvatarMy Modern MetAvatarAvatar5 Trailblazers Will Be Featured on U.S. Quarters To Celebrate Women Throughout Historyverified_publisherMy Modern Met - Mia SantarelliThere are two sides to every coin, and this year the United States Mint will continue to celebrate various female figures throughout history by placing them on one side of the U.S. quarter. From Civil War era surgeon Dr. Mary Edwards Walker to salsa sensation Celia Cruz, this year will highlight …
AvatarMy Modern MetGershwin's Long-Lost Musical ’La La Lucille‘ Rediscovered and Performed for the First Timeverified_publisherMy Modern Met - Madeleine MuzdakisWhat's your favorite musical? Do you belt out “Defying Gravity” when you're alone? Do you still dance anytime “Seasons of Love” from Rent starts playing? Do you still dream of the incredible costumes from The Lion King? Chances are, if you're a Broadway enthusiast or music aficionado, you know George …
AvatarMy Modern MetAvatarAvatarA "Wee" History of the Leprechaun, a Legendary Character From Irish Folkloreverified_publisherMy Modern Met - Kelly Richman-AbdouThough famously short in stature, leprechauns have landed a big role in Irish folklore. These “wee folk” have captured imaginations for centuries, enchanting generation after generation with green get-ups and promises o' gold. Though the leprechaun is a staple of pop culture in the Emerald Isle and …
AvatarMy Modern MetAvatarAvatarA Brief History Lesson in Tintype Photographyverified_publisherMy Modern Met - Sarah CurrierPhysical photographs have captivated humans ever since the invention of the camera in 1816, with their ability to capture life's special moments. One of the earliest and often forgotten photo technologies is tintypes. Tintypes are a kind of photograph created by generating a direct positive on a …
AvatarMy Modern MetAvatarAvatarThe Multicultural History of Why the U.S. Has No Official Languageverified_publisherMy Modern Met - Madeleine MuzdakisMost countries have an official language. For example, Canada boasts dual official languages: French and English. Switzerland has four, which are largely geographically segmented in their usage. Bolivia boasts the Guinness World Record for most official languages at 37—including Spanish and a …
AvatarMy Modern MetAvatarAvatar8,000-Year-Old Patagonia Cave Art Illuminates Ancient Climate Changeverified_publisherMy Modern Met - Madeleine MuzdakisCave art left behind by ancient humans has created many scientific mysteries. Who drew what when—the answers can tell us a lot about the early movement and the lives of humans and our ancient relatives. Sometimes cave art records human-ness such as handprints, or activities such as hunting. …
AvatarMy Modern MetAvatarAvatarThe Last Picture Ever Taken of Hachikō Shows the Love and Reverence the Japanese Had for the Dogverified_publisherMy Modern Met - Regina SienraOver the 100 years that have passed since his birth, Hachikō has become a symbol of loyalty. The Akita Inu dog rose to prominence after people realized that he dutifully waited for his owner, Dr. Hidesaburō Ueno, at Shibuya station in Tokyo for almost a decade after his passing. While Hachikō was …
AvatarMy Modern MetAvatarAvatar12-Year-Old Proves That Archimedes’ 3rd-Century Death Ray Is Plausibleverified_publisherMy Modern Met - Jessica StewartA middle school student from Ontario has just proven that the mythical heat ray by Greek mathematician Archimedes could be real. Purported to have been used to burn Roman ships during the 3rd century BCE Siege of Syracuse, this invention used mirrors and the sun to defeat the enemy. Archimedes' …