Archeology
June 19, 2020

Ancient Church Found Hidden Under the Waters of Lake Iznik

Today, the Turkish town of Iznik is best known for its stunning ceramics. But historically, it was an important cultural center during the Byzantine and early Christian periods. These ancient roots showed themselves in 2014 when a 1,600-year-old basilica was found submerged off the shores of Lake Iznik. Incredibly, the ancient ruins had gone unnoticed until government surveyors stumbled upon them. For Dr.

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Nature
June 18, 2020

People Are Sharing Visually Appealing Photos of the Life Cycles of Berries

We all know that nature is beautiful, but if you ever needed a reminder, just check out Twitter. It's there that @AlfieDaye shared an interesting photo of a blackberry's lifecycle. In one visually appealing image, Alfie is able to remind us just how incredible nature really is. By laying out the growth of a blackberry, from bud to flower to fruit, he's taken us all back to school.

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Furniture
June 17, 2020

These Life-Sized Giraffe Sculptures Hold Chandeliers in Their Mouths

If you’re a fan of all things weird and wonderful—especially when it comes to home decor—you’re sure to appreciate this life-sized, chandelier-holding giraffe sculpture. Italian designer Marcantonio teamed up with Qeeboo to create Giraffe in Love. The designers say, “Giraffe in Love represents irony and lightness: The giraffe is in love but she does not know it yet because her heart is far from her head and she lives love light-heartedly.

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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.