But none have run longer thanKongo Gumi. This construction company was founded in 578 CE. One of these carpenters, Kongo Shigetsu, formed the company and the rest is history. Shitennō-ji around 1880 (Photo: Kusakabe Kimbei – The New York Public Library Digital Collections viaWikimedia Commons, Public domain) They were also kept busy asBuddhismspread across the country, causing a boom in the construction of Buddhist temples. But that’s not the only reason for Kongo Gumi’s success....

We’ve all seen rainbows, but have you ever witnessed amoonbow? They’re rarer than rainbows, which makes photographerAaron Watsons image of a double moonbow even more special. Watson ofSkies-Alive Photographycaptured the incredible image in Colorado around 2 a.m., just one day before August’sSupermoon Blue Moon. It lasted for just a few minutes, but he was able to immortalize the moment on camera. Seeing the moonbow in this nighttime setting is subtle and surreal, he tells My Modern Met....

Deep Sky Labs as envisioned. So as carbon dioxide continues to pour into the atmosphere, there needs to be efforts to remove it. The technology exists, but the infrastructure needs to be created en masse to counter its production. Deep Sky Labs as envisioned. (Photo:Deep Sky Labs) The project is calledDeep Sky Labs, drawing from the innovative scientific nature of laboratories. The facility will be constructed in a remote part of Alberta, Canada....

When confronted with danger, we often face a choice between fight or flight. For many, the instinctive reaction to a charging bear is to run. However, this response can be more dangerous than you might think. This is a bluff charge. They are just trying to get you to run. Bears have a natural instinct to chase, so running away can actually trigger their pursuit. Its just as important to avoid getting too close to the natural-born predators....

Inspired by the owner’s Persian heritage, the mural has Tree of Life theme and spans 1,800 tiles. Once the mural theme was decided, Chandler was given creative reign over how the piece took shape. This led to a satisfying creative process that allowed Chandler to follow his artistic instincts. I really enjoyed watching the tree motif grow, he tells My Modern Met. It was a wonderful, and exciting process to see what would appear each day....

Particularly, the best time to take one has long been a contentious debate. But what’s actually the best time to shower? Some swear by showering in the morning and others like to bathe at night. Photo: Naypong/Depositphotos To settle the debate,Dr. Jason Singhhas chimed in, revealing one option is indeed better than the other. Singh begins by explaining the benefits of showering at night. Photo: isaac1112/Depositphotos When you have night warm showers, it releases melatonin which is good for your sleep....

It’s a great way to enhance your creative skills and transform yourself into a well-rounded artist. This makes it our most discounted bundle yet. But don’t delay; this offer is only good until September 10, 2024. Drawing 101is a great course for anyone who wants to feel more comfortable with sketching. Along the way, you’ll learn how to stretch your own canvas and work with color. InDrawing 101, Margherita Cole teaches the fundamentals of sketching....

Grand Teton National Park. Now, thanks to a generous donation, it’ll continue to uphold these missions. We are pleased therefore to further their interests through this grant. Grand Teton National Park. (Photo: rmarmion/Depositphotos) Rocky Mountain National Park. Yosemite National Park. (Photo: bryndin/Depositphotos) Yosemite National Park. (Photo: lunamarina/Depositphotos) Acadia National Park. (Photo: f11photo/Depositphotos) Rocky Mountain National Park. (Photo: rondakimbrow/Depositphotos)

Today, theres a growing number of individuals embracing thesetimeless skills. However, learning a craft is about more than creating beautiful objects. Researchers are now saying that creative endeavors can actually improve your happiness and wellbeing. Photo: ArturVerkhovetskiy/Depositphotos On average, people who engaged in arts and crafts saw a 2% increase in well-being. While this might seem like a small boost, its quite meaningful when considered across the entire population. Plus, many arts and crafts are affordable and accessible, making taking up a creative hobby a no-brainer....

Photo: Courtesy of the artist and Charlie James Gallery, Los Angeles. Photo 2024 Yubo Dong; photo credit @ofphotostudio Yubo Dong. Medel began experimenting with thread art in 2019. Photo: Courtesy of the artist and Charlie James Gallery, Los Angeles. Photo © 2024 Yubo Dong; photo credit @ofphotostudio Yubo Dong. Eventually, I started to stretch them like a canvas over a frame. Medel works mostly from photographs, but he sometimes designs a composition on his own....

This vivacious vocal powerhouses career spanned continents, genres, and decades. I knew I had to make the design for superstar Celia Cruz as dynamic as she was, Hemphillsaid. Hemphill uses a combination of traditional clayrelief sculptureand 3D imaging software in her designs. Celia Cruz Quarter, U.S. Mint The performer’s style has also made an impact. Several of herfavorite outfits, including aCuban Rumba dress, now belong to the Smithsonian. (The image of George Washington on the reverse side was designed by Laura Gardin Fraser in 1932....

Living with War by Mouneb Taim. Best New Talent of the Year 2024. It was a scene mixed between pain and hope. “Living with War” by Mouneb Taim. Best New Talent of the Year 2024. Non-professional Press Photographer of the Year.“While the sounds of clashes and shelling were audible and warplanes in the sky, the peace player would play the bar to make the children feel safe. It was a scene mixed between pain and hope....

To present it to the world, a viewing ceremony led by Botswana’s president Mokgweetsi Masisi was thrown. The stone was then gently dropped into his hands, which caught the president by surprise. Masisi opened his eyes to see the diamond, expressing an animated, What?! and growing increasingly bewildered. It is overwhelming, Masisi said. I am lucky to have seen it in my time. He then took a better look at it with the help of magnifying glasses....