Posts by Megan Cooper

Megan Cooper

Megan Cooper is a Contributing Writer for My Modern Met and a mid-century historian living in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has received a BSA in Public History from Appalachian State University in 2017 and is currently working towards finishing a Masters in Film and Media Studies through Arizona State University. She is extremely passionate about gender and women's studies and the democratization of cultural knowledge.
Inspiring
June 4, 2020

450+ Hour Newscast Shows Hundreds of Displaced Korean Families Being Reunited

On June 30, 1983, the Korean television channel KBS 1 intended to air a 45-minute live special that followed families displaced by Japanese colonization, World War II, and the Korean War. The program, aptly titled Finding Dispersed Families, showed these families as they tried to reunite with their separated loved ones. What the station actually aired was a 453-hour-and-45-minute documentary that captured the world’s attention.

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History
May 28, 2020

The Mysterious Disappearance of the Opulent ‘Amber Room’ in Russia

Considered the “eighth wonder of the world” by many, the Amber Room was an intricately constructed golden-hued masterpiece of contemporary artistry. Designed by German baroque sculptor Andreas Schlüter and constructed by Danish amber craftsman Gottfried Wolfram, it became a glorious spectacle whose history is rife with adventure, mystery, and bloodshed. The creation, disappearance, and reconstruction of this remarkably opulent and mysterious location is unlike any other.

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Architecture
May 17, 2020

This Swiss Documentary Explores the Unique History of Chair Design

Finding the perfect piece of furniture that suits your personal design tastes can be a hefty task, especially when you consider how many varieties there are. Whether it’s a well-worn polyester recliner with tufts of stuffing falling from the arms or a pristine tulip chair with bright red upholstery, everyone has a favorite chair that can bring comfort to even the worst days.

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My Modern Met

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