Good News

Like My Modern Met on Facebook

July 12, 2024

Presidential Library and Museum Will Host Film Festival To Celebrate Jimmy Carter’s 100th Birthday

The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum will host the JC100 Film Festival, a celebratory gathering in honor of former President Jimmy Carter's upcoming 100th birthday. The Plaza Theatre and the Atlanta Film Society will sponsor the event and curate a selection of Carter’s favorite films, which have yet to be announced.

Read Article

July 10, 2024

Man Who Mows Lawns for Free Raises Over $188K for Cat Shelter That Helped Him

A man named Spencer began mowing lawns when he was just 11 years old, using his father's push mower to...

Read Article

June 26, 2024

105-Year-Old Woman Finally Gets Her Master’s Degree From Stanford

Only a few short generations ago, American women were expected to end any professional aspirations once they married.

Read Article

June 14, 2024

98-Year-Old World War II Veteran Finally Gets His High School Diploma

Maryland resident Richard Remp was 17 when he dropped out of high school to enlist in the military during World War II. After this, he remained in the Marines and went on to serve in the Korean War, and then in the Vietnam War as a decorated gunnery sergeant. But despite his distinguished military career, Remp—like so many men and women who served in World War II—never received his high school diploma.

Read Article

June 11, 2024

Environmental Activist Saves One of the Largest Forests in India From Harmful Coal Mining

The biodiverse Hasdeo Aranya forests are one of the largest intact forest areas in India.

Read Article

June 10, 2024

Toddler From Ghana Is Declared ‘World’s Youngest Male Artist’ by Guinness World Records

Many children are natural born artists.

Read Article

Learn From
Top Artists

VIEW ALL COURSES

My Modern Met Store Shop All Products

Vintage-Inspired Bird Scarf

by Shovava

$62.00

Frida Kahlo Action Figure

by Today is Art Day

$29.99

Big Wooden Cat Pile Game

by Comma

$39.95

Viviva Colorsheets

by Viviva Colorsheets

$19.95

June 3, 2024

Two Pandas Will Return to the Smithsonian in Washington D.C. Later This Year

After sitting empty for nearly seven months, the panda enclosure at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C., will soon be filled once more. As part of a new 10-year research agreement with China, two giant pandas will be arriving at the zoo by the end of 2024. Both pandas are relatively young—only 2 years old.

Read Article

June 3, 2024

One Lucky Influencer Will Get Paid $100K To Swim in Pools in All 50 States This Summer

If you're looking for a summer job that is unique and unlike any other, you're in luck.

Read Article

May 30, 2024

16-Year-Old Wins Highest Prize of $75,000 in Prestigious Science Fair for Her Work on Biomedical Implants

When most people think of school science fairs, images of baking soda volcanoes and egg drops may fill their minds.

Read Article

May 30, 2024

Mexico City Taqueria Becomes First Taco Stand in the World to Earn a Michelin Star

Tacos may be the most popular thing about Mexico, known around the world. Not only are they tasty, but they are also easy to make and they are available in a myriad of fillings and varieties. As such, they are commonly found in street stands and food trucks than at upscale restaurants. Still, those who thoroughly understand what it takes to make a good taco know it can come from anywhere.

Read Article