Archeology
May 24, 2025

World’s Oldest Song Is 3,400 Years Old and You Can Listen to It Today

What if the oldest song in the world wasn’t just a myth, but something you could listen to today? The “Hurrian Hymn No. 6” is the world’s oldest recorded playable song and is believed to be around 3,400 years old. Unearthed in the ancient Syrian port city of Ugarit (now Ras Shamra) in the 1950s, the song reminds us that even millennia ago, music was already a vessel for human expression and spiritual connection.

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Installation
May 23, 2025

Alex Chinneck’s Playful Undulating Sculpture Looks Like a Brick House Taking a Seat

Artist Alex Chinneck has brought one of his playful public installations to London for Clerkenwell Design Week. A week at the knees is an undulating four-story brick facade that recalls his 2013 sliding houses, which caused a sensation at the time. The bottom of the facade forms an archway that passersby can walk under, allowing them to enjoy the sculpture from all angles.

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Pen Drawing
May 23, 2025

Artist Spends 1,000 Hours Drawing Stunningly Detailed Snapshot of Central London

When sifting through his portfolio, it becomes clear that Jack Nolan is invested in the details. With the help of fine liner pens, the London-based artist has drawn intricate cityscapes and architectural landmarks for years, achieving a startling level of realism. But his most recent project is also one of his most ambitious: an exhaustive snapshot of Central London, requiring about 1,000 hours of work across 10 months. Drawn with 0.

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Good News
May 22, 2025

Lucky Winner Scores Irish Countryside Cottage for Just $7 in a Raffle

Living in the Irish countryside is a dream for many, but Ireland’s ongoing housing crisis has made it increasingly difficult to buy or rent a home. In response to this challenge, one woman named Imelda Collins has taken a creative approach to make a difference. She recently launched an online raffle offering her cottage in scenic County Leitrim as the prize.

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My Modern Met

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