Posts by Madeleine Muzdakis

Madeleine Muzdakis

Madeleine Muzdakis is a Contributing Writer at My Modern Met and a historian of early modern Britain & the Atlantic world. She holds a BA in History and Mathematics from Brown University and an MA in European & Russian Studies from Yale University. Madeleine has worked in archives and museums for years with a particular focus on photography and arts education. When she isn’t writing, she enjoys hiking, film photography, and studying law while cuddling with her cat Georgia.
Archeology
December 8, 2023

Divers Discover Nearly 50,000 Submerged Coins Off the Coast of Italy

In ancient days, seafaring was a difficult trade. It led to shipwrecks, and many years later to the discovery of long-lost treasures which once sailed above the waves. The Mediterranean Sea, in particular, is a rich repository of archeological evidence of intense trade routes and devastating warfare over centuries. The latest treasure to emerge is an enormous cache of ancient coins off the Italian coast near Sardinia.

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Creative Products
December 5, 2023

32 Artistic Calendars and Planners for 2024 That You Can Buy on Etsy

New year, new calendar, new planner. There is no better way to ring in 2024 than with a calendar or planner that meets your needs and supports small businesses. Whether you pencil people in—or confidently scribble in ink—planning for the future is a way to reduce stress in the present. Work meetings, life goals, and connecting with loved ones can fill your schedule until travel, music, and parties return.

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Gift Guide
November 28, 2023

25 Gifts Movie Lovers and Film Buffs Will Love and Actually Use

Over the past few years, watching movies has taken on a new importance. Whether you're watching a flick remotely with friends, gathering around the TV with your bubble, or diving into Netflix to relax—movies can be important mental escapes as well as cinematic art. This holiday season, revel in your favorite films. Advertise your love of Jaws with a unique lamp and gift cute mugs to the opinionated film buffs in your life.

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Science
November 26, 2023

Hyperactive Atoms in Earth’s Inner Core Make It Softer Than Previously Thought

Earth has four (simplified) layers, like a giant celestial onion. Outside is the solid crust upon which we walk. Under that shifts the caramel-consistency of the mantel, which is made of iron, magnesium, and silicon. Then, there is the center, which has an inner and outer core. The outer core is liquid metal, whereas the inner core has long been referred to as solid.

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My Modern Met

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