Photo Contest
January 28, 2025

Striking Winners of the 2024 Travel Photographer of the Year Contest

The Travel Photographer of the Year (TPOTY) competition has unveiled the winners of its 2024 contest. American photographer Piper Mackay, who is based in Kenya, was awarded the title of Travel Photographer of the Year for her strong portfolio of monochromatic infrared images. “So many images seen today are over-saturated, over-processed, and even AI-generated,” says TPOTY founder Chris Coe. “A ‘less is more’ approach is often far more effective.

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Archeology
January 28, 2025

Pompeii Excavation Unearths One of the Largest and Most Luxurious Private Baths

Nearly 2,000 years since the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE, archaeologists are still unearthing insightful remnants. Though two-thirds of Pompeii were destroyed, the swaths of ash from the volcano meticulously preserved the city, offering archaeologists countless insights into Roman culture and civilization. Now, the recent excavation of a private Pompeiian spa provides another indelible glimpse into the past.

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Architecture
January 27, 2025

This Artist Is Drawing Over 1,000 Free Portraits of Homes Destroyed in LA Fires

Our homes are more than just a roof over our heads—they’re the spaces where we build our lives. During the devastating Palisades and Eaton Fires in LA, thousands of people tragically lost these special places they called home, left with only memories of what once was. In an effort to provide a meaningful keepsake, LA-based artist Asher Bingham is offering free portraits of these lost homes to anyone who requests one.

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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.