Photography
September 4, 2024

18 Famous First Photographs in History: From the Oldest Photo Ever to the World’s First Instagram

While the term photography was coined in the early 19th century, Greek mathematicians had been making camera obscuras, or pinhole cameras, since the 4th century BCE. The history of photography has always been filled with innovation, with the ability to produce high-resolution images evolving along with the technology photographers have on hand. With such a long history, it's no surprise that photography is full of important firsts, from the world's oldest photograph to the first photo uploaded to Instagram.

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Nature
September 4, 2024

Rainbow Lightning Captured Over Minnesota Twins Baseball Game Amid Extreme Weather

Bad weather is baseball's worst enemy. Unlike other sports that can be played in the rain, baseball has to stop, with games even having to be resumed days later. But in Minneapolis, the inclement weather that brought a Minnesota Twins game to a halt kept fans entertained with a thrilling display up above. A rainbow appeared in the stormy red sky, as lightning struck over the city skyline, highlighting the colors of the entire scene.

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Oil Painting
September 3, 2024

Mysterious and Macabre Oil Paintings of People Shrouded in Textiles

Swedish artist Markus Åkesson is perhaps best known for his mysterious and slightly macabre paintings, which feature people shrouded in patterned textiles. The textiles, also designed by Åkesson, are covered in motifs inspired by history, from engravings by Albrecht Durer to paintings by Hans Holbein. As a result, his oil paintings form a dialogue with the past. Painted with precision, Åkesson's work is incredibly realistic.

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Archeology
September 3, 2024

Matching Dinosaur Tracks Connect South America and Africa

Millions of years ago, our seven continents were squished together in a supercontinent, one giant land mass known as Pangea. When Pangea began to break up, it eventually produced chunks of land that—though separated by oceans—once fit together. Most obviously, South America and Africa fit together like puzzle pieces, reminiscent of the post-Pangea continent named Gondwana that they once formed. Evidence of this historic connection between the landmasses can be seen beyond the map.

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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.