Travel
October 15, 2025

How Populus Seattle Curated a Dynamic Art Collection Where Everything Is for Sale [Interview]

Art in hotels can often be an afterthought, a way to simply cover the walls rather than an avenue to engaging with guests. But not with Populus Seattle. The luxury hotel is set inside a restored warehouse in RailSpur, a micro-district within the city’s Pioneer Square neighborhood. It boasts beautiful rooms, tasty food and drinks, and an art program unlike any other.

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Archeology
October 14, 2025

Researchers Discover 300,000-Year-Old Human Footprints Offering Insight Into Early Human History

A team of archaeologists have recently uncovered 300,000-year-old footprints in what is now known as Schöningen, in Lower Saxony. These footprints are now the oldest to be discovered in Germany, and provide more insight into mankind’s evolution and beginnings. The researchers responsible for this discovery published their findings in a study for Quartenary Science Reviews.

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Academy
October 14, 2025

Artist Shares Process for Creating Stunning Architectural Illustrations That Ooze Charm [Interview]

Demi Lang is a British artist who specializes in creating realistic and detailed architectural illustrations that seem to come off the page. Working primarily within pencils and ink, Lang is known for her charming drawings of famous and local buildings, whether it be the Notre Dame in Paris or a little bakery just around the corner. Her care for architecture and love of art both manifest themselves in the excellent quality of her work.

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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.