Street Photography
July 9, 2025

Photographers Visualize the Meaning of “Joy” in Group Exhibition

What does the word “joy” mean to you? This is a question that 56 photographers from 22 countries answered with their images for the third edition of the In Colors Project, which is themed around this concept. The resulting exhibition of 75 works offers a poignant glimpse into what joy looks like around the world. In Colors Project: JOY is an initiative by Lumicroma.

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Archeology
July 8, 2025

New Discovery of 3,000-Year-Old Babylonian Text Sheds Light on Women’s Roles in Ancient Society

Once a thriving cultural and political hub, the ancient city of Babylon was founded around 2,000 BCE in what is now modern-day Iraq. Today, its ruins—now a UNESCO World Heritage Site—lie around 85 kilometers (52 miles) south of Baghdad, and remain a fascinating place of discovery. Over the years, archaeologists have uncovered everyday artifacts and city layouts that have helped us learn more about this ancient civilization.

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Academy
July 8, 2025

Beat the Summer Heat With These Cool and Inspiring Online Art Classes

We’ve already had the longest day of the year on June 20 with the summer solstice, but what about the hottest? For many of us in the Northern Hemisphere, that’s sure to happen any time this month or the next, in August. If you’re looking for excuses to stay in and stay cool on the hottest days of the summer, why not also pick up a new skill while you’re at it?

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Animals
July 7, 2025

Orcas “French Kissing” Captured in Underwater Footage Both in Captivity and in the Wild

If you're on the animal side of TikTok, you've surely seen videos of animals appearing to kiss. This can go from cute, with kittens grooming each other, to uncomfortably odd, with cows sucking each other's faces. But kissing is not exclusive to land-dwelling animals. Scientists have caught orcas “French kissing” on camera in different underwater environments. And while it may come across as a little odd, it offers some insight into whale behavior.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.