Books
May 30, 2026

Photographer Shares Portraits of the Iconic Marilyn Monroe During Her Untimely Final Film

In May 1962, Lawrence Schiller arrived on the set of Something’s Got to Give, the film that would be Marilyn Monroe’s last. The 25-year-old photographer was there on assignment for Paris Match magazine and, though he’d already met Monroe two years earlier on the set of Let’s Make Love, he believed that shooting her this time could lead to his breakthrough.

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Nature
May 29, 2026

BBC Earth Releases Three-Hour Video Celebrating Sir David Attenborough’s 100-Year Legacy

Sir David Attenborough turned 100 this month, and BBC Earth marked the occasion with a three-hour video celebrating his extraordinary career, featuring stunning wildlife moments narrated by the legendary broadcaster himself. His historic broadcasting career with the BBC spans an impressive 72 years, making this three-hour compilation just a small glimpse of his remarkable archive.

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Painting
May 28, 2026

Painter Reimagines Famous Masterpieces “From Behind” To Reveal the Full Picture

Historic oil paintings often depict famous subjects at their finest, dressed elegantly and posed to project power, allure, and prestige. We almost always see them from the front, where every detail feels carefully staged. But what if we could peek behind the scenes? Artist Domingo Geronimo Mattle imagines what classic paintings might look like from behind, revealing far less glamorous perspectives that make the subjects seem a lot more relatable.

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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.