My Modern MetPhotography Afghan Photographer Uses a Rare 100 Year Old “All-in-One” Camera to Shoot Pictures verified_publisherMy Modern Met - Madeleine MuzdakisPhotography has a long history. Today, most people shoot with their smartphone or DSLR cameras with high megapixel counts. Historical cameras, however, can still be found in the hands of those who have...
My Modern MetAnacortes Historic Ship Reclaimed By Nature Has a Second Life As a Protective Breakwater verified_publisherMy Modern Met - Jessica StewartWhile we've seen ships overrun by nature before, it's usually been due to a shipwreck. In Washington State, however, there is a forest-filled ship that serves another purpose. Located on the western side...
My Modern MetPerfume Inhale the Long History of Artfully Designed Perfume Bottles verified_publisherMy Modern Met - Madeleine MuzdakisThe history of scent is largely ephemeral. After all, the aromas of pressed lilies from the Nile banks or the precious ambergris, once worth more than gold, are hard to imagine if you've never smelled...
My Modern MetChoctaw Feather Sculpture Pays Tribute to Native American Generosity to Irish During the Great Famine verified_publisherMy Modern Met - Emma TaggartBetween 1845 and 1852, the potato crop in Ireland failed and caused what became known as the Great Famine. Around one million people died of starvation and two million fled the country. This cultural became...
My Modern MetPompeii How a Volcanic Eruption Preserved the Ancient Roman City of Pompeii verified_publisherMy Modern Met - Kelly Richman-AbdouThe ancient city of Pompeii is one of the most fascinating archaeological sites in the world. Located just outside of Naples in southern Italy, Pompeii is renowned for its well-preserved Roman ruins—and...
