Travel
July 7, 2019

Massive Ancient Underground City Once Housed 20,000 People

More About Life in Derinkuyu What was life like in Derinkuyu? Though not ideal for the claustrophobic, these ancient cultures tried to make life as safe and comfortable as possible in the underground city. The people who designed Derinkuyu equipped the entrances with round stone doors weighing up to 1,000 pounds to ensure that invaders could not gain entry into the underground city.

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Art History
July 4, 2019

6 of the Best Modern Art Museums in the World

The modern art movement has had a significant impact on the course of art history. Starting with the onset of Impressionism and ending as Pop Art emerged, the period lasted nearly a century, culminating in countless important works—many of which are now housed by modern art museums. Here, we take a tour of some of these institutions, from a metropolitan space in bustling New York City to a state-of-the-art site in Spain.

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History
July 3, 2019

Mesmerizing Chinese Tea Ceremony Combines Kung Fu Moves with a Long-Spouted Teapot

There is an art to tea. You might imagine this artistry as being expressed in the blend of the leaves or through the tools in which a cup of it is prepared, but in the Sichuan province of China, there is a performative aspect to enjoying the drink that fuses it with martial art moves. Called kung fu tea or long spout tea performance, it incorporates these movements into how the tea is poured.

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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.