Archeology
February 13, 2025

4,100-Year-Old Tomb of Ancient Egyptian Royal Physician Unearthed in Saqqara

Saqarra, one of the most important necropolises in Memphis, the capital of Ancient Egypt, contains the tombs of Egyptian royalty and noblemen. The earliest burials date back roughly 4,300 years, and the site includes burials from the very first two dynasties (c.3040–2686 BCE). In 2023, archeologists from the Swiss-French Mission Archéologique Franco-Suisse de Saqqâra (MAFS) uncovered a series of smaller burials near an ancient Egyptian tomb.

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Good News
February 13, 2025

UMass Will Give $10K to Student Who Made Half-Court Shot After Insurance Company Denies Prize

Skill contests at sporting events are a great way to keep fans entertained during down times. Often sponsored and offering lavish prizes, these entertaining challenges demand somewhat outrageous feats from participating fans. That's why, when a student named Noah Lee aced a series of complicated shots for a $10,000 prize at a UMass women's basketball game, he made headlines around the world.

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Art
February 12, 2025

ZONA MACO 2025: Mexico City’s Top Art Fair Showcases Contemporary Artists From Mexico and Beyond

Mexico City's largest art fair, ZONA MACO, just wrapped its 21st edition, which ran from February 5-9, 2025. Celebrated at the sprawling Centro Citibanamex in western Mexico City, 220 galleries from 30 countries gathered for the incredible event. My Modern Met also attended ZONA MACO 2025, browsing the work of both established and emerging creators—a vibrant mixture that has long made ZONA MACO the biggest event of Mexico City Art Week.

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Animals
February 12, 2025

Beavers Build Dam and Save Officials $1.2M in Construction Costs in the Czech Republic

Bureaucracy has a way of delaying projects, often demanding approval for planning, funding, and permits. In the Czech Republic, an unexpected source circumvented this red tape. For seven years, the Czech government had plans to build a new dam in the Brdy region and, though successfully securing necessary funds, the project stalled as authorities struggled to obtain building permits. Efforts ground to a halt, until beavers took matters into their own paws.

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