Posts by Regina Sienra

Regina Sienra

Regina Sienra is a Staff Writer at My Modern Met. She is a Mexico City-based journalist, translator, and digital media professional with over a decade of experience creating bilingual content in English and Spanish. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications with a specialization in Journalism from the National Autonomous University of Mexico. Her work spans both hard and soft news, with a focus on arts, culture, and entertainment. She has a particular interest in highlighting emerging and independent musicians, a passion that earned her recognition as CBC Radio 3’s Fan of the Year in 2014. Sienra brings a broad pop culture perspective to her writing, with interests that include music, film, and cultural trends across media. When she isn't writing, she is watching films, attending concerts, and building out her growing vinyl collection.
Archeology
October 25, 2025

New Study Suggests the Famous Moai Statues “Walked” to Their Final Destinations

The moai statues on Rapa Nui, or Easter Island, have long been shrouded in mystery. Out of all the questions that have plagued archaeologists since the discovery of these massive monoliths, the biggest queries have to do with their location and size. Since each one weighs several tons, how were they moved around and placed on their platforms? A new study published in the Journal of Archaeological Science seems to finally have an answer.

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Inspiring
October 17, 2025

This Gifted 9-Year-Old Is Going to College To Become a Pediatric Neurosurgeon

If you ask a kid today what they want to be when they grow up, you’ll most likely hear something like actor, athlete, or maybe even astronaut. Nine-year-old prodigy Aiden Wilkins, however, has different aspirations from the average child. He dreams of becoming a pediatric neurosurgeon, and he’s already well on his way. Despite his young age, Aiden is already enrolled in college and taking courses at Ursinus College.

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Museums
October 13, 2025

Look Inside the Museum Dedicated to Frida Kahlo and Her Family That Just Opened in Mexico City

Before the art world new her name, Frida Kahlo was a young woman living in the quaint neighborhood of Coyoacán, in the south of Mexico City. A curious child who developed an interest in art from a young age, Kahlo loved learning about the world as much as she loved spending time with her parents and sisters. Museo Casa Kahlo, a new museum honoring Kahlo’s family life, has just opened in the Mexican capital.

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My Modern Met

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