Academy
July 2, 2024

Celebrate the 4th of July With 15% Off Creative Classes on My Modern Met Academy

The 4th of July is a holiday that is synonymous with barbecues, fireworks, and fun. But, above all, it's America's birthday, and to get in on the fun, My Modern Met Academy wants to offer up a gift to anyone interested in expanding their creative horizons. From July 2 to July 4, we're offering 15% off our online courses, which are all taught by experienced artists and makers.

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Style
July 1, 2024

Teen Goes Viral for Crocheting the Perfect Prom Dress in 3 Days

Prom is arguably the most anticipated event in many teenagers' young lives. Many of the youthful attendees go all out for the evening and even tend to spend hundreds of dollars on the perfect outfit. For 18-year-old Sarah Akinbuwa, this was not the case, though. The crafty teen managed to steal the show at Somerville High School's prom by relying on her talent and determination instead of her bank account.

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Renaissance Art
June 30, 2024

15th-Century Monk Crowdsourced Info to Create Shockingly Accurate World Map

Before satellites and air flight, one might think mapping the contours of continents and the shores of seas accurately was nearly impossible. However, careful research alone could sometimes produce useable, surprisingly accurate renditions of geography. In the 15th century, a medieval monk known as Fra Mauro bucked cartographic tradition and carefully crafted a massive eight-foot by eight-foot map of the then-known world. Created for King Afonso V of Portugal, this Mappa Mundi (World Map)

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