Photo Contest
February 14, 2022

Close Encounters With Sharks Win 2022 Underwater Photographer of the Year Contest

The prestigious Underwater Photographer of the Year competition is back and the 2022 winners are better than ever. Spain's Rafael Fernandez Caballero was named Underwater Photographer of the Year while Australia's Matty Smith took the title of British Underwater Photographer of the Year. Both photographers were awarded for their incredible images of sharks.

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Embroidery
February 14, 2022

Animal Embroidery Made With Vibrant Bursts of Colorful Stitches

There's more than one way to paint. Self-taught embroidery artist Laura McGarrity uses a needle, some colorful thread, and numerous stitches to create compositions that look like Impressionist works of art. Her menagerie of subjects—from tigers to anteaters to squids—feature layers of different colors, making them appear vibrant and full of dimension. Based in Bothell, Washington, McGarrity dabbled in various forms of fiber art before focusing on embroidery three years ago.

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Archeology
February 13, 2022

There’s a “Ship Graveyard” in the Black Sea With 2,500 Years of Wrecked Vessels

The Black Sea is the body of water that lies at the intersection of Europe and Asia. Bordered by Ukraine, Russia, Georgia, Turkey, Bulgaria, and Romania, it's connected by the Strait of Istanbul and a series of waterways to the Mediterranean. The Black Sea has long been important to the powerful empires which have occupied the region.

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Hotels
February 12, 2022

Stunning Contemporary Cabin Pairs Desolate Nature With 15th-Century History

If you're looking for a hideaway suitable for reflection amongst the trees, the Maidla Nature Villa may be the perfect fit. Located on the site of an old Estonian manor near a bog, the hotel is described as a place “where nature meets history.” This particular contemporary cabin is the first in a series of three new structures on the historical site.

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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.