My Modern MetEtymology These Brilliant Infographics Reveal the Origins of Common Words verified_publisherMy Modern Met - Madeleine MuzdakisHave you ever wondered where the name “cheddar cheese” comes from? The delicious dairy product is actually named after an English village; the village in turn draws its name from an Old English word, meaning...
My Modern MetGenetics Learn Genetics Quickly With This Simple (and Sweet) Gummy Bear Experiment verified_publisherMy Modern Met - Madeleine MuzdakisHow did you eat gummy bears when you were a kid? As youngsters, many of us made Frankenstein-esque creations from different colors of the sweet treats. What was once a fun snack time activity can now highly...
My Modern MetLibraries Virtual ‘Library Explorer’ Digitally Recreates the Thrill of Browsing Endless Book Stacks verified_publisherMy Modern Met - Madeleine MuzdakisPublic lending libraries developed in the United States in the latter half of the 19th century, and to this day they remain an important local institution. From offering computers, classes, and (of course)...
My Modern MetRijksmuseum The Rijksmuseum Has Digitized 709,000 Artworks and Made Them Available for Free Online verified_publisherMy Modern Met - Madeleine MuzdakisThe Rijksmuseum is a popular stop for tourists visiting the city of Amsterdam in The Netherlands. At the museums, visitors can view countless works by old Dutch Masters as well as more modern artists Van...
My Modern MetArt 12 of the Best Art Competitions to Enter in 2020 verified_publisherMy Modern Met - Emma Taggart and Jessica StewartIf you’re creating amazing art but struggling to gain exposure, art contests are a great opportunity for publicity. And if you’re living the infamous “starving artist” lifestyle, this is also a way to...