Photo Contest
October 7, 2022

Winners of the 2022 Epson International Pano Awards Highlights the Wide Beauty of Our World

Panorama photography showcases our world in an elongated format, to impressive effect. Celebrating the extended frames is the Epson International Pano Awards, the world's largest competition for panoramic photographers. It has just announced its 2022 winners, and they do not disappoint. Amateur and professional photographers from 98 countries submitted over 4,100 images. From the massive selection, Chinese photographer Jinyi He was awarded the title of 2022 Open Photographer of the Year.

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Animals
October 5, 2022

World’s Oldest Two-Headed Tortoise Turns 25 Years Old

Tortoises are known for living very long lives. So, living just a couple of decades isn’t normally a big deal for them, but it is cause for celebration when we’re talking about a two-headed tortoise. Meet Janus—the two-headed tortoise who just turned 25, making it the oldest living two-headed tortoise in the world. Janus, who is named after the two-headed Roman god, holds a special place in the museum's heart and amongst those who work there.

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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.