Art
February 15, 2026

How to Reimagine Middle Age Creation Myths for the Contemporary World [Interview]

Across millennia, there have been several common threads that unite humanity, whether it be art, music, or literature. Now, the Getty presents yet another commonality: creation myths. Such narratives are at the heart of the museum’s newest exhibition, Beginnings: The Story of Creation in the Middle Ages, which explores how medieval Christians understood and visualized the world’s origins. At first glance, Beginnings may seem familiar.

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Astrophotography
February 13, 2026

After Seeing 400 Auroras, This Astrophotographer Shares His Tips for Seeing Them Yourself [Interview]

Witnessing an aurora is, understandably, at the top of many folks’ bucket lists. These natural light shows cloak the night sky in brilliant greens, blues, pinks, and purples. They’re a phenomenon that can seem hard to find, but one that’s possible for you to see in real life—if you know where to look. The photographer known as Wil Photography loves to help people in their quests to stand beneath an aurora’s splendor.

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Entertainment
February 12, 2026

RIP James Van Der Beek: ‘Dawson’s Creek’ and ‘Varsity Blues’ Star Dies at 48

Actor James Van Der Beek has died at 48 after being diagnosed with colorectal cancer. A devoted husband and father of six, he became a familiar face in the late 1990s and early 2000s, starring in a run of hit TV shows and films. Many will remember him best as the earnest teen heartthrob in Dawson’s Creek, as well as for his role in the high school sports drama Varsity Blues.

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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.