Art History
November 21, 2021

Learn About the Valley of the Kings, the Burial Site of Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs

Much of what we know about the ancient Egyptian civilization relates to their incredible preparations for the afterlife. From gold sandals to lavish sarcophagi, remnants of their craftsmanship can be found in museums across the globe. However, to fully appreciate the effect of these opulent burials, you have to see the original tomb. The most famous and elaborate collection of royal tombs is called the Valley of the Kings.

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Architecture
November 20, 2021

Circular Glass-Walled Cabin Easily Transforms From a Luxury Room Into an Open Patio

Itching to get away for a weekend and spend some time in the great outdoors? This unique circular cabin would be the perfect nature retreat. LUMIPOD Cabin by LUMICENE features a modular design with a massive curving glass façade that reaches from floor to ceiling. The clever design means that you’ll get unobstructed panoramic views of the outdoors even as you lay in bed. There's more to the LUMIPOD than meets the eye.

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Infographic
November 19, 2021

10 Extraordinary Inventions by Leonardo da Vinci the Ultimate Renaissance Man [Infographic]

Admiring works of Leonardo da Vinci Last Supper to the Mona Lisa, you will quickly find that there’s more to the painter that makes him iconic. Considered the backbone of the Italian Renaissance along with Michelangelo and Raphael, the original Renaissance man, Leonardo, made an undeniable mark on art history not only as a painter, but also as a musician, mathematician, scientist, military architect, and engineer. Leonardo was truly the ultimate Renaissance man.

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Art History
November 17, 2021

20 Famous American Artists You Should Know

Compared to countries like Italy and France, American art is still relatively new. Over the course of a couple of hundred years, however, there have been quite a number of influential artists that have originated from the States, or immigrated there at some point in their lives. How many American artists do you know?

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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.