My Modern Met

July 24, 2023

Man Finds Buried Hoard of 700 Civil War-Era Gold and Silver Coins On His Farm

Discovering buried treasure is a dream for many, but once in a blue moon, it can actually happen. This year, a Kentucky man digging on his farmland was shocked to discover he'd literally struck gold when antique coins started tumbling from the dirt. It turns out he uncovered what has already become known as the Great Kentucky Hoard.

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Astronomy

July 24, 2023

James Webb Space Telescope Celebrates Its First Year With 153-Megapixel Photo of the Birth of Sun-Like Stars

The first deep field image taken by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) was shared in July 2022.

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Art History

July 23, 2023

Exploring the Cutting-Edge History and Evolution of Collage Art

Throughout the 20th century, creatives across many movements, mediums, and styles began to explore the practice of collage art.

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Video

July 23, 2023

Watch a Helicopter Pilot Recover an RC Plane in This Thrilling Video

Little superhero moments happen every day. During a helicopter training flight, a pilot named Jimmy spotted a beautiful remote control plane taking to the skies. Sadly, the joy didn't last long, as the toy plane quickly crashed into the trees. Having witnessed the whole scene from up in the air, Jimmy had an idea to launch a rescue mission for the miniature aircraft.

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Street Art

July 23, 2023

Britain’s Oldest Cathedral Pairs with Graffiti Artist for Year Long Collaboration

Graffiti artist Ant Steel has always enjoyed using his art to bring joy to the community.

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Art History

July 22, 2023

Learn About the Magic of Mary Blair, an Illustrator Who Helped Define Early Disney Films

If you’ve watched a Walt Disney animated classic or read a vintage Golden Book, then you’ve likely interacted with the...

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Music

July 22, 2023

Dave Grohl Plays Metallica Cover With a Talented 10-Year-Old Fan

Dave Grohl is no stranger to sharing the stage with young, impromptu collaborators. Not only has he invited talented teen guitarists to perform with him during live shows, but he has also given them a boost for their emerging careers. This time, the Foo Fighters frontman made a little fan's dream come true by performing a Metallica song with him—changing his life for good.

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Movies

July 21, 2023

Mark Ruffalo Calls for Actors to Leave “Empire of Billionaires” and Take On Indie Films

With the SAG-AFTRA strike in full swing, actors have taken to the picket lines to fight for fairer pay and...

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Technology

July 21, 2023

‘Terminator’ Director James Cameron Playfully Reminds Us That He Warned Us About AI in 1984

In 1984, director James Cameron brought The Terminator to our screens.

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Environment

July 21, 2023

Woman Plants 4,545 Trees in a Single Day and Over 372,000 Trees Throughout Summer

In just one day, Leslie Dart planted an astonishing 4,545 trees in Saskatchewan during last year's planting season. Marching across a burnt, desolate landscape, she moved with precision and drove a small shovel into the ground, dropped a seedling, stomped to cover the hole, and moved on. A video of her work, which she uploaded to TikTok, has been viewed 8.7 million times.

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