Posts by Ava Linker

Ava Linker

Ava Linker is an Editorial Intern at My Modern Met. She is currently a student at California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo, where she is on Cal Poly's club rowing team and majoring in Communications Studies. Ava enjoys dabbling in all things artistic, with a particular affinity for baking, fashion, and interior design. Her other interests include F1 racing.
Wildlife Photography
August 5, 2026

Robert Irwin Speaks Out About the Negative Effects of AI on Photography

Embed from Getty Images Photographer and conservationist Robert Irwin grew up in front of the camera and surrounded by wildlife. The spotlight became a platform for inspiring others to care about the natural world. From a young age, Irwin learned how to step out of the limelight and instead step behind the camera himself. Through his lens, he has been able to further his family’s mission of wildlife conservation.

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Entertainment
June 15, 2026

Conan O’Brien Addresses Harvard Graduates With Wisdom We Can All Benefit From

Legendary comedian Conan O’Brien delivered the commencement address to the 2026 Harvard graduating class, and it’s bound to make you laugh while imparting a message we can all learn from. O’Brien himself is an alumnus of the class of ’85, and he spent almost 25 minutes sharing wisdom with the newest members of Harvard's alumni community.

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Archeology
June 1, 2026

800-Year-Old Notebook Found in Shockingly Good Condition in a Medieval Toilet

A small notebook made of wood, wax, and leather, and its accompanying ivory stylus, were unearthed from a latrine, or medieval toilet. The book was unearthed in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. While performing excavation for a construction project in a historically important part of Paderborn, workers discovered five latrines. The notebook and stylus were found in one of them, among other objects like remnants of barrels, pottery, and fabric.

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