Ancient Art
August 17, 2021

Ancient Egyptians Wore Gold Sandals With Matching Toe Caps To Be Buried In

The ancient Egyptians are known for their rich and ritualistic burials. Whether a pharaoh in the Valley of the Kings or a bureaucrat in a modest rock cut tomb, the items left in a grave were intended to facilitate the transition to the afterlife. Among these items were sandals—necessary for both the living and the dead. These funerary sandals could be similar to those work in life—made of leather typically, or even papyrus.

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Creative Products
August 16, 2021

23 Inspiring Gifts to Help Beat Creative Block

Being able to realize artistic ideas is an amazing gift, but like all people, artists can also have their off days. Creative block is the bane of all artists, crafters, and makers. And no matter how skilled they might be, facing a blank page or canvas can be incredibly daunting. Many designers and artists would agree that finding inspiration is key to creating their work—but what happens when they struggle to find it? Don’t despair!

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Good News
August 15, 2021

This Retired Engineer Has Saved Over 1,200 Varieties of Apples From Extinction

What do you plan to do in your retirement? Tom Brown—an engineer who grew up in rural North Carolina—stumbled upon his retirement passion project in 1998 at a farmer's market. Brown was introduced to several heritage apples—varieties of the fruit which were standardized in the 18th and 19th centuries. Inspired to learn more, Brown began to learn from experienced orchardists how to cut, cultivate, and graft apple trees.

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Sculpture
August 14, 2021

Reclaimed Wood Art Celebrates the Beauty of Nature With Woodworking and Wood Burning

Canadian artist Jynae Bergeron (aka Art & Airplanes) uses her creative practice to connect with the environment. She creates striking wall art inspired by animals and mountainous landscapes using woodworking and wood-burning techniques. Her love for this sculptural medium comes from her family, who has a tradition of woodworking. “As a teenager, I was gifted my grandfather’s old woodburning tool and eventually I began teaching myself the skill of pyrography (wood-burning)

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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.