My Modern MetA Light-Hearted History of April Fools' Day, an Unofficial Holiday Celebrated Around the Worldverified_publisherMy Modern Met - Kelly Richman-AbdouHappy April Fools' Day! Every year on April 1st, fun-loving jokesters dupe, deceive, and play pranks on others—all under the guise of honoring an unofficial holiday. Have you ever wondered why we have a day dedicated to making mischief? Although pinpointing the exact origin of the humorous holiday is …
My Modern MetHop Into Easter With This Egg-cellent History of the Holidayverified_publisherMy Modern Met - Kelly Richman-AbdouHappy Easter! As you hop into the holiday spirit, you may find yourself embracing a tradition or two, whether you're filling a basket with fake grass and fun goodies or dyeing a dozen hard-boiled eggs. While you may not think twice about these seemingly silly activities, they're actually age-old …
My Modern Met6 days agoThe Significance of Cherry Blossoms in Japanese Art & Cultureverified_publisherMy Modern Met - Kelly Richman-AbdouEvery year, villages, towns, and cities across Japan warmly welcome spring with waves of cherry blossoms. As the national flower of Japan (alongside the chrysanthemum and the iris), the cherry blossom—or sakura—holds a special place in Japanese culture. For centuries, people have flocked to see the …
My Modern MetA "Wee" History of the Leprechaun, a Legendary Character From Irish Folkloreverified_publisherMy Modern Met - Kelly Richman-AbdouThough famously short in stature, leprechauns have landed a big role in Irish folklore. These “wee folk” have captured imaginations for centuries, enchanting generation after generation with green get-ups and promises o' gold. Though the leprechaun is a staple of pop culture in the Emerald Isle and …
My Modern MetHow To Listen to 10,000 of the First Phonograph Recordings Ever Madeverified_publisherMy Modern Met - Madeleine MuzdakisWant to hear history? Through the University of California Santa Barbara Cylinder Audio Archive, the tunes and voices of over a hundred years ago can be projected from your computer or phone. The internet archive compiled over 10,000 wax cylinder recordings—known as phonograph cylinders—from the …
My Modern MetDiscover Your Inner Trailblazer: Which Famous Woman From History Are You? [Quiz]verified_publisherMy Modern Met - Jessica StewartMarch is Women's History Month, and for the occasion, we've prepared a special quiz. From Amelia Earhart to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, history is filled with trailblazing women who weren't afraid to leave their mark on the world. But which one of these women is most like you? Take our short quiz and …
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