My Modern Met

May 16, 2024

Funny Finalists of the 2024 Comedy Pet Photography Awards

Most pet owners will tell you how silly their animals can be. Now, thanks to the Comedy Pet Photography Awards, everyone can enjoy the humor that these animal companions bring to their families' lives. The contest has just revealed the top 30 finalists, and the results are as amusing as you can imagine. The photos tell the stories of these funny pets, from acrobatic canines to cats stuck in unusual places.

Read Article

Technology

May 16, 2024

‘Underwater Bicycle’ Device Propels Swimmers and Divers Forward at Superhuman Speed

French company Seabike has developed a device that acts as an underwater bicycle, helping swimmers and divers move underwater at...

Read Article

Embroidery

May 16, 2024

Fiber Artist Crochets Beautiful Lacework Designs on Fallen Laves

Many artists take inspiration from nature, but few use it as their canvas.

Read Article

Inspiring

May 16, 2024

Restaurant Offers Man Free Meal of His Choice After He Asks for Spare Food

Sometimes, a small, heartfelt gesture can let someone know that they matter. A heartwarming moment between a cashier and man at El Sur Street Food Co. in Little Rock, Arkansas perfectly captures a beautiful exchange of true, selfless caring. This story was first recounted by Rhonda Chung on her Facebook page. According to Chung, the a man entered the family-run Honduran-style restaurant and inquired about any food they planned to toss away.

Read Article

Music

May 15, 2024

Italian Concert Organist Dazzles With Magical Musical Performances

Musician Ruggero Pilla is an Italian concert organist who has amassed a significant following online for his mastery of the...

Read Article

Animals

May 15, 2024

67 Million Years Ago Flying Reptiles the Size of Fighter Jets Soared Through the Air

Imagine a bird-lizard hybrid the size of a fighter jet flying above you. Terrifying?

Read Article

Learn From
Top Artists

VIEW ALL COURSES

My Modern Met Store Shop All Products

Vintage-Inspired Bird Scarf

by Shovava

$62.00

Frida Kahlo Action Figure

by Today is Art Day

$29.99

Big Wooden Cat Pile Game

by Comma

$39.95

Viviva Colorsheets

by Viviva Colorsheets

$19.95

Art

May 15, 2024

Artist Recreates the Surface of the Moon in Stunning Bas-Relief Artworks

Celestial bodies have long inspired both creatives and scientists. But while we are able to marvel at their colors from a distance, their rugged surfaces are often lost in two-dimensional imagery. Thankfully, an artist known as Mariam has found a brilliant way to depict the topography of the Moon and other planets.

Read Article

Archeology

May 15, 2024

1,300-Year-Old Heartfelt Letter Between Family Members Found in Iranian Cave

For four centuries, from 224 CE to 651 CE, the Sasanian Empire (aka the Sassanids)

Read Article

Photography Gear

May 15, 2024

Super Telephoto Camera Lets You Capture HD Wildlife Photos and Videos With Your Smartphone

Capturing wildlife scenes can be difficult due to ever-changing landscapes and easily startled animals.

Read Article

Toys

May 15, 2024

LEGO Throws It Back With a ‘Retro Radio’ That Can Actually Play Music

If you're currently an adult, there is a good chance you have nostalgic feelings about the radio. Maybe it was the way you discovered your favorite songs, or remember a loved one listening to it at home or in the car. And while the way we enjoy music nowadays has vastly changed, the humble radio still has a place in our hearts.

Read Article