My Modern MetWeird 25 "Weird History" Facts That Prove the Past Is Fascinating and Really Funny My Modern Met - Jessica StewartSince 2011, aerospace engineer and SpaceX mission manager Andrew Rader has been sharing his love for the finer points of history. Through the Twitter account Weird History, this self-described history...
My Modern MetBoston Marathon The Story of Kathrine Switzer: The Running Legend Who Ran the Boston Marathon When Women Weren’t Allowed My Modern Met - Sonya HarrisA little over 50 years ago, Kathrine Switzer took a bold step when she submitted her form to participate in the Boston Marathon. Her initials read K.V. Switzer (a common practice of hers when signing name),...
My Modern Metplaynew movie news Technicolor: The Vibrant History of Hollywood’s Early Introduction to Color Films My Modern Met - Madeleine MuzdakisIn the early 20th century, motion pictures and cinemas were just getting started. Thousands of large, comfortable theaters appeared by 1915. New multi-reel feature films were imported from Europe and by...
My Modern MetRoman Empire Artist Combines Artifacts With AI To Create Realistic Portraits of Roman Emperors My Modern Met - Madeleine MuzdakisYou're likely familiar with the names Augustus, Nero, and Caligula. They are Roman emperors who lived long ago, but they remain embedded in popular imagination since the fall of the last ruler in 476 They've...
My Modern MetJulius Caesar 10 Fascinating Facts About Cleopatra, the Powerful Queen of the Nile My Modern Met - Emma TaggartCleopatra VII died more than 2,000 years ago, but she remains one of history’s most intriguing women. Famous for her beauty and intellect, the Egyptian queen had a short but scandalous life that has inspired...
