Archeology
March 27, 2025

2,500-Year-Old Wall Paintings Discovered in Etruscan Tomb in Italy

Before the emergence of the Roman Empire, the Etruscans dominated much of what is now known as Italy. The civilization, which flourished between the 8th and 3rd century BCE, was gradually conquered by the Roman Republic, with much of its culture either obliterated or fully assimilated by 90 BCE. Despite this, Italy still boasts a tremendous amount of Etruscan artifacts, including newly discovered, 2,500-year-old wall paintings.

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Photo Contest
March 27, 2025

20 Powerful Winners of the 2025 World Press Photo Contest Show the Stories Shaping Our World

The prestigious World Press Photo Contest has announced the winners of its 2025 competition, highlighting more photojournalistic talent than ever. This year, 42 winners from 30 countries were recognized for their talent and courage in creating striking visuals that bring global news to the forefront. For this 68th edition of the contest, winners were selected from 59,320 entries by 3,778 photographers from 141 countries.

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Astrophotography
March 26, 2025

Astrophotographer Captures Stunning 440-Megapixel Photo of the Total Lunar Eclipse

The March 14 total lunar eclipse yielded a lot of spectacular photos, but perhaps no one captured the blood moon in as much detail as astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy. Using a four-camera, three-telescope setup, he documented totality in a way that shows the rich texture of the Moon's surface and the beautiful red hue that is projected onto its surface.

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Good News
March 26, 2025

School Bus Driver Goes the Extra Mile to Make Sure Student Has Pajamas on Pajama Day

For most students, “Pajama Day” at school is a fun break from routine. But for Levi, a first grader at Engelhard Elementary School in Louisville, Kentucky, it was a stark reminder of what he was missing. That Friday morning, Jefferson County Public Schools bus driver Larry Farrish Jr. immediately noticed that Levi wasn’t his usual cheerful self. Sensing something was wrong, he made the kind decision to help.

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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.