Archeology
October 23, 2023

Students Use AI To Decipher Words of Ancient Scroll Burned by Mount Vesuvius

Lost libraries hold something of a mystique. The lost library of Alexandria, for example, famously burned in 48 BCE. Similarly, writings to be found in Pompeii and Herculaneum were so charred by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE that they now resumble scroll-shaped lumps of coal. However, due to the preservation effect of the layered ash, these charred remains survived to be excavated in the 18th century.

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Gift Guide
October 22, 2023

101 Fun 2023 Holiday Gifts for the Creative People in Your Life

The holiday season is here. And that means it's time to give thanks (and presents) to those who matter to you the most. More likely than not, you’ve got a few creative people on your list to shop for, which means you’ll need equally creative gifts to bundle and bestow upon them. That's why we've created something that isn't your ordinary holiday gift guide.

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Oil Painting
October 21, 2023

Powerful Oil Paintings Modeled on the Work of Old Masters Give a Voice to African Mythology [Interview]

In her exhibition Master Narratives, Afro-Cuban American artist Harmonia Rosales seamlessly entwines the tales and characters of the Yorùbá religion, Greco-Roman mythology, and Christianity with the canonical works and artistic techniques of European Old Masters. Through her 20 oil paintings and a large-scale installation reminiscent of Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling, Rosales is spotlighting oft-forgotten narratives where Black voices take center stage.

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Furniture
October 20, 2023

This Wooden Dog House Is the Perfect Modern Dwelling for Sophisticated Pups

Dogs are a part of the family, so they deserve a comfortable place to rest. Instead of stealing your place on the couch or sprawling on the living room floor, a dwelling of their own can make them feel safe and at ease after a long day. Wooffy House has designed an elegant abode for canines that will be the envy of all the pups in the neighborhood.

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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.