Posts by Jenny Zhang

Design
August 2, 2021

One of the World’s Only Globe-Making Studios Celebrates the Ancient Art of Handcrafted Globes

A globe is the only “true” representation of the world that doesn't distort the shape or the size of the earth's features. Terrestrial (showing a map of the world) and celestial (showing the apparent positions of the stars in the sky) globes are known to have been made since the mid-2nd century BC, but the earliest surviving terrestrial globe was made in 1492 by Martin Behaim, a German mapmaker, navigator, and merchant.

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Environment
April 4, 2016

Stunning Photos Illustrate the Diverse Beauty of Greenland’s Natural Landscape

With over three-quarters of its land covered by the only permanent ice sheet outside of Antarctica, Greenland may not be the first place to pop into your mind when you think of “vacation,” but a gorgeous Flickr photostream by nonprofit organization Visit Greenland just might make you book your next flight to the former Danish province. Called “the Land of Great Length,” Greenland is the world's largest island and least densely populated territory.

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Interview
January 12, 2016

Interview: Exploring Peace and Nature with Adventure Photographer Alex Strohl

For any nature-loving, wanderlust-consumed traveler, French photographer Alex Strohl‘s Instagram feed looks straight out of a dream. The Madrid-born globetrotter has attracted over 1 million followers for his unique brand of adventure photography, and it's easy to see why. His gorgeous photos, captured in places as near and far as Montana and Norway, offer a soothing antidote to anyone weary of noise, crowds, and bustling city living.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.