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All of them are intricate works that showcase the unique styles and character of Ukrainian architecture. It benefits a good cause. In total, 15 sets, three of each pop in, will be raffled off. Khan Palace. (Photo: UNITED24) You have until June 20, 224 toenter the drawing. Odessa National Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre. (Photo: UNITED24) UNITED24:Website My Modern Met granted permission to feature photos by UNITED24. Golden Gate. (Photo: UNITED24)...

Kachindamoto is a Senior Chief, a title known asInkosi. This gives her authority over 900,000 people in the Dedza District in central Malawi. But she never expected to become a leader. Photo: Nafarroako Gobernua viaWikimedia Commons(CC BY-SA 3.0) And so, she became Malawi’s first female chief. Her concern about child marriage in Malawi came from hearing a heartbreaking story. She told me would turn 12 years old in a month....

Sperm whales swim near Mauritius. (Photo: Gabriel Barathieu viaWikimedia Commons,CC BY-SA 2.0 DEED) Sperm whales are fascinating creatures. Sperm whales communicate for feeding, breeding, and other social needs. Sperm whales swim near Mauritius. (Photo: Gabriel Barathieu viaWikimedia Commons,CC BY-SA 2.0 DEED) To do so, they vocalize a series of clicking noises that pass as sound through the water. Shane Gero, of Project CETI and the Dominica Sperm Whale Project. Photo: VITALIY_SOKOL/Depositphotos

Photo:Anna Giecco/Wardell Armstring Purple today is the color associated with resplendent royalty. This association has a long history. Made from snails, a dye calledTyrian Purplewas one of the most coveted substances in the Ancient Roman world. Photo:Anna Giecco/Wardell Armstring In the drains of the bathhouse, archeologists found severaljewels carved in intaglio. They also discovered a strange lump with a soft organic interior. Testing revealed Bromine and beeswax, which is indicative of Tyrian Purple....

Page from the Shah-nameh by Firdausi, a 17th or 18th-century copy of the Iranian history epic. (Photo:Library of Congress) Persian history is rich and ancient. Thefirst Persian Empirewas founded in 550 BC and was known as the Achaemenid Empire. Page from the “Shah-nameh by Firdausi,” a 17th or 18th-century copy of the Iranian history epic. (Photo:Library of Congress) Persian kingdomsrose and fellin the succeeding centuries, but the culture endured and spread....

In July 1968, Armstrong gave what many consider his last great performance at the BBC studios in London. Unfortunately, some of the recordings were never available to the publicuntil now. Verve Records has announced a 13-track album titledLouis in London, which includes five unreleased tracks. Photo: Herbert Behrens / Anefo viaWikimedia Commons(Public domain) In this historical performance, Armstrong appeared alongside his renowned band, The All-Stars. The show was first broadcast on September 22, 1968....

But that wasn’t the only variable at play. That’s exactly where it produced all of those large flares, French added. This may not be the final chance we get to see the Northern Lights below the Arctic Circle. Photo: Patryk_Kosmider/Depositphotos Photo: EmvatMosakovskis/Depositphotos Photo: den-belitsky/Depositphotos Photo: Alexandra_pp/Depositphotos

Detail, serenest rave ring out by John McAllister, 2024. Influenced by Post-Impressionist masters like Matisse and Bonnard,John McAllisters oil paintings radiate light. This influence has now translated into a successful painting career with a style uniquely his own. Detail, “serenest rave ring out” by John McAllister, 2024. Working in vibrant hues of mauve, purple, and blue, McCallister tackles flowering landscapes and eclectic interiors. The lights unique qualities shift as our position in the solar system changes, McAllister tellsdesignboom....

And more skin means more opportunities for body art. Whether youre interested in somethingfloral,feminine,quirky, orcreative, theres a set for your aesthetic preference. Each set comes with eight tattoos. And if you decide you actually dont want a real tattoo at all, its not a problem! These temporary tattoos last, on average, between two to four days. Or you could even try a whole pack on at once to see how an inked sleeve would look....

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. hey readour disclosurefor more info. This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. After years of waiting, a match made in fan-heaven has finally happened. LEGO and Nintendo have come together forThe Legend of ZeldaLEGO set....

But did you know that John and Furnish are also passionate about photography? John and Furnish have put together a nuanced collection indicative of their personal taste and unique eye for photography. In the Bathroom by Nan Goldin, 1991 (Photo: Nan Goldin. “Elton John: Egg On His Face, New York” by David LaChapelle, 1999 (Photo: © David LaChapelle) Poppy by Robert Mapplethorpe, 1988 (Photo: Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation. Used by permission)...

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. just readour disclosurefor more info. This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. Entire universes can bloom within the pages of a book. This seems to be the concept behind the beautifulcrochet flower bookmarksthat Claire Zhang ofMaPetiteFeeGiftcreates....

Photo: MANJIK/Depositphotos The pyramids have stunned onlookers for centuries. Giza, Egypt, is home to the Great Sphinx and pyramids enshrouding ancient pharaohs. They discovered the presence of an ancient, buried riverbed that once ran alongside the 31 pyramids. Photo: MANJIK/Depositphotos Eventually, the river branch would be buried under the desert. Uncovering ancient waterways explains the locations of structures and movement of ancient peoples. Depiction of the ancient Ahramat Branch on modern maps....