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.
Design
September 27, 2024

Man Builds UFO-Shaped Jet Boat From Scratch and Drives It on a River

UFOs are best known as saucers zipping through the skies in sci-fi films, but thanks to clever YouTuber Tran Long Ho from the Mr Ho Thanh Che channel, they may now actually roam our world’s bodies of water. The Vietnamese inventor recently built a UFO-shaped motorized boat from scratch, devoting hours on end to its design, construction, and testing. The result is impressive and thrilling to watch.

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Sculpture
September 25, 2024

Submerged Sculpture of a Slumbering Woman Lights Up From Within in an English River

Artist Jason deCaires Taylor is arguably the leading underwater sculptor working today. His compelling pieces can be found in the depths around the world, from an underwater museum in Australia to a series of sculptures off the coast of Cannes. And they draw thousands of visitors each year. For his latest project, Taylor turned to the River Stour in Canterbury, Kent, where a striking piece with connections to English art history has been installed.

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History
September 22, 2024

17th-Century Executioner’s Sword Features a Revealing Inscription

Swords are among the coolest historical items, captivating a lot of people due to their powerful nature. However, not all swords were used in combat. Some had a darker mission—such as executions. This purpose inspired blacksmiths and executioners to lighten the load with the help of motifs and legends embedded into the design. One such example is a 17th-century executioner's sword in the Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

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Inspiring
September 20, 2024

New Zealand Women’s Rugby Team Surprises King Charles With a Hug Request and He Happily Agrees

The British royalty is surrounded by a very strict protocol. Still, a little bit of warmth can always slip through the cracks, making all those involved smile. The perfect example of this took place during an encounter between the New Zealand women's rugby team and King Charles—a moment that the monarch will likely never forget.

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