History
July 16, 2022

8 Facts About Hatshepsut, One of the Few Female Pharaohs to Rule Ancient Egypt

With a legacy of glittering pyramids, complex tombs, and amazing works of art, it's no wonder that ancient Egypt continues to intrigue history lovers. At the helm of this large and powerful empire was a long line of pharaohs, like Ramesses II and King Tut. And while most of these figures were men, there were a couple of women who took on this role.

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Good News
July 15, 2022

Dalai Lama Celebrates His 87th Birthday by Opening a New Library and Museum

His Holiness the Dalai Lama is one of the most revered spiritual leaders on the planet. The Buddhist leader, known as Tenzin Gyatso, is the 14th incarnation of the Dalai Lama. Born in 1935, he has reigned as Tibet's spiritual leader since 1940. In July, His Holiness turned 87 and celebrated by inaugurating the Dalai Lama Library and Museum in Dharmsala, India.

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Art History
July 14, 2022

Monumental Masterpieces: 10 of Art History’s Most Famous Large-Scale Paintings

Great art comes in all shapes and sizes. From towering sculptures to tiny sketches, artists have produced works that play with scale throughout the history of art. While this interest in experimentation is apparent across mediums and genres, its role in painting has been particularly big—literally. Here, we take a look at some of the most famous large-scale canvas paintings, from Botticelli’s mythological masterpiece to Pollock’s avant-garde “action painting.

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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.