Sculpture
August 28, 2022

World’s Tallest Statue Is a 600-Foot Homage to the Man Who Unified India

Standing above a river on the western coast of India, a tribute to the country's “unifier” stands tall. The Statue of Unity is so large that it is the tallest statue in the world. Completed in 2018, it depicts lawyer, politician, and statesman Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Just who is this man being honored? Patel was a champion of India's independence from Britain and served as the first deputy prime minister and home minister of independent India.

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Art History
August 27, 2022

Learn How Gian Lorenzo Bernini Pioneered the Unforgettable Baroque Art Style

As the Renaissance came to an end, a new, more elaborate style took its place. From the 17th to the 18th century, artists in Europe embraced the Baroque movement: an approach characterized by an ornate, over-the-top aesthetic that evokes ethereality and aims to inspire awe. One of the artists who helped develop this style was an Italian named Gian Lorenzo Bernini.

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Astronomy
August 26, 2022

10 Fascinating Facts About the Moon, Earth’s Nearest Neighbor

As the celestial object closest to us, the Moon has always been a source of fascination. Filled with mystique, the Moon is often seen to hold powers that do everything from increase fertility to make us go a little crazy. As the only celestial body—other than Earth—where man has stepped foot, the Moon somehow seems accessible, yet there's still a lot we have to learn about this satellite orbiting our planet.

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Birds
August 26, 2022

Penguin Hops on a Boat Full of Photographers To Escape the Wrath of a Seal

One little penguin decided to hitch a ride on an Antarctic taxi in order to find a safe place to land. In a video originally captured by Vladimir Seliverstov, the tiny creature suddenly makes an appearance on a boat carrying a group of photographers. Naturally, this resulted in some incredible footage of the creature standing at the bow—looking not-so-large but definitely in charge—before hopping off as if it was no big deal.

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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.