Posts by Eva Baron

Eva Baron

Eva Baron is a Contributing Writer at My Modern Met. Eva graduated with a degree in Art History and English from Swarthmore College, and has previously worked in book publishing and at galleries. She has since transitioned to a career as a full-time writer. Beyond writing, Eva enjoys doing the daily crossword, going on marathon walks across New York, and sculpting.
History
December 22, 2024

Incredible Victorian Voice Recordings Allow Us to Step Into the Past

There’s something deeply satisfying about hearing a voice from decades and even centuries past. A new video by Kings and Things featuring authentic voice recordings from the Victorian era accomplishes just that, offering insight into how people from the 19th-century spoke and engaged with the world around them. The video opens with a speech by Colonel George Gouraud for dinner guests on October 5th, 1888, in London.

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Store
December 20, 2024

Illustrated Poster Featuring 350 Hip-Hop Artists Celebrates the Genre’s Rich Legacy

Since its origins in the Bronx during the late 1960s and early 1970s, hip-hop has gained meteoric popularity. The genre encompasses a plethora of musical aesthetics, ranging from disco to rap and beatboxing to DJing. With an innovative poster by UK-based design studio Dorothy, hip-hop’s rich legacy can be found in one place. The Inside Information: Boombox poster features over 350 of the world’s most influential hip-hop artists across time.

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Social Cause
December 18, 2024

Over 485,000 Kids Get Free LEGOs To Play With Thanks To Nonprofit Donations

In 2019, LEGO launched the Replay program, allowing people to donate unwanted LEGO bricks back to the company for redistribution at children’s non-profits across the United States. This year, LEGO commemorates the 5th anniversary of its innovative Replay program. In the past five years, more than 161,000 boxes of LEGO bricks have been donated through the program, adding up to an astounding 580,000 pounds of recycled product.

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My Modern Met

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