Animals
September 19, 2017

Expressive Portraits Reveal the Quirky Human-Like Qualities of Different Dogs

Ask any dog owner and they’ll tell you that their pooch has a dynamic personality. Pet photographers prove this, time and again, with portraits that reflect the idiosyncrasies of an individual canine. In a single picture, they capture their subtle expressions—including fuzzy furrowed brows, inquisitive head tilts, and happy wagging tongues.

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Science
September 15, 2017

Rainbow Crystal Geodes Let You Hold a Dazzling Combination of Colors in Your Hand

Leprechauns like to “chase the rainbow,” but we can do them one better. With a special rock called a rainbow geode, any mere mortal can now hold the dazzling combination of colors in the palm of their hand. The cluster of crystals catch streams of light and radiate the sparkling hues, as if they were possessed by the magic of a unicorn. While many types of crystals boast naturally-occurring hues, that's not the case with a rainbow geode.

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Photography
September 13, 2017

Meet the 6-Year-Old Instagram Fashionista Who’s Becoming a Style Icon in Tokyo

Having a flair for fashion is a gift, and it’s one that a Japanese girl named Coco has cultivated early. At just six years old, she’s a bona-fide Instagram star, dazzling people from around the world with her bold and trendy kids fashion. Coco isn’t afraid to mix patterns or wear bright colors, and she does it all with an effortlessly cool attitude.

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History
September 12, 2017

Mathew Brady, the Story of the Man Who Photographed the Civil War

The Battle of Antietam and Mathew Brady's Legacy Brady's big break came in 1862, when he opened an exhibition titled The Dead of Antietam. These graphic images, which showed bodies strewn across the battle field at Antietam were a shock to the American public. Previously, images of war had been limited to artistic renderings. Instead, Brady's photographs showed the graphic reality of the American Civil War. The New York Times stated in an October 1862 article, “Mr.

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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.