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Their territory extended from the Veneto region to Campania at its highest point. However, its rise was brought to an end during the Roman-Etruscan wars. While overshadowed by its successor, remnants of the Etruscans can still be found throughout Italy. Photo:Municipality of Montalto di Castro Recently, a 2,600-year-old Etruscan tomb was opened 100 miles northwest of Rome, revealing many ancient treasures. The unveiling was shared by the municipality of Montalto di Castro in late October 2023....

My Modern Met Academy is starting 2024 with a new painting course led by artistLuiza Niechoda. Her online acrylic painting class, which spans three hours, is more than we could have bargained for. In fact, it’s so good that we’re calling it a masterclass. And, it’s now up for pre-sale at a special price. Students will learn the basics of color theory and work together to create a hue matrix....

Photo: andipu/Depositphotos Seeing a whale in real life is an incredible moment. Many adventurers book whale-watching tours just to catch a glimpse of this magnificent animal. However, it’s not often that people will encounter one unintentionally. Photo: andipu/Depositphotos But that’s exactly what happened to transparent kayakerBrodie Moss. My heart is beating so fast, hesaysin the video. I think that’s a whale tail. It’s just come up and stuck its tail up and not going anywhere....

The Amazon Rainforest is a dense wilderness. (Photo: Photo: GUSTAVOFRAZAO/Depositphotos) The Amazon Rainforest hides many mysteries. Yet unknown species scurry under the dense canopy of leaves and its plants may hold hidden cures to diseases. The Amazon Rainforest is a dense wilderness. (Photo: Photo: GUSTAVOFRAZAO/Depositphotos) Under the greenery also lies the relics of thousands of years of history and human occupation. Modern laser technology is now exposing this past. Lidar is a laser technology usually used from an airplane....

Maldive 01 by Alain Schroeder. Photographer of the Year. Glenn Ostleis the other photographer singled out in this edition. “Maldive 01” by Alain Schroeder. Photographer of the Year. In addition, 10 different category winners were named. Covering everything from macro photography to funny nature imagery, these categories demonstrate all aspects of the natural world. See all the winners, as well as our favorite finalists, below. “Sea Lion in Los Islotes” by Glenn Ostle....

Eye of the Sea by Hilda Champion. Gold, Architecture category.Copenhagens marvelous aquarium looking at you. The reFocus Awards has announced the winners of itsBlack & White Photo Contest. “Eye of the Sea” by Hilda Champion. Gold, Architecture category.“Copenhagen’s marvelous aquarium looking at you.” Images from 77 different countries were entered into the competition, which celebrates today’s most exceptional black-and-white images. The contest awarded winners in both professional and non-professional categories, with professional photographerBill Packtaking home first place....

For 5-year-old Henley Wollack, nothing beats going for a swim near Lake Michigan’s Green Island. Now, it has been announced that they did actually find something hugea long-lost 150-year-old shipwreck. The ship also has a connection to the Peshtigo Fire, the deadliest forest fire in American history. The vessel became covered with sand with the passage of time and was forgotten for several years. She ultimately put us in that location because thats where she wanted to swim, Wollak admits....

Most of us know actressKatherine Heiglfor her work onGrey’s Anatomyor her starring roles in films likeKnocked Upand27 Dresses. My favorite subjects to paint are portraits and animals. Ive been experimenting lately with combining the two. Her vibrant art clearly demonstrates that her creative talents aren’t limited to the acting world. Its giving me a fresh perspective on all the things one can so easily take for granted. The way the horizon lights up at dusk....

However, 100 years ago, there were far fewer options and more social expectations to abide by. Thevideoopens with a typical 20s swimsuit, featuring a conservative wool suit that resembles a short-sleeve shirt with shorts. When @Gabis_vintage reaches the 50s, the swimsuit starts to look more familiar to modern swimwear. American 1920s woman’s bathing suit (Photo:Wikimedia Commons, Public domain) Pin-up glamor brought bullet bras and hourglass-accentuating suits, she says, while twirling in a green one-piece....

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. c’mon 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. However, it was a book published in the early 17th century that forever changed this art form. It was the first time botanical illustrations were rendered in such exquisite detail....

In China and Japan,silk paintinghas an age-old history. Olga Belovacarries on this tradition by creating hyperrealistic portraits of animals on pure silk fabric. From tigers and leopards to wolves, these wildlife portraits appear to glow against the sinuous backdrop. The artist has carved out a space in the luxury art world with her hyperrealistic silk paintings. Silk brings out detail that almost makes the animals look and feel alive. I want my art to feel as alive as the animals I portray, she says....

Many people have precious memories of spending time with their grandparents when they were younger. Maybe it was playing together, going shopping, or sleeping over at their house. Inspired by these fond memories, adult grandchildren have started a heartwarming trend on TikTok. It goes without saying that this includes having breakfast together in the morning too. Then, the doorbell rang. They haven’t done this since they were little. In the morning, the proud grandma cooked everyone biscuits and gravy....

The 1894-S Barber dime, an extremely valuable coin. (Photo:Wikimedia Commons, Public Domain) Coin collecting is a passionate hobby shared by many. From early Americangold coinstosilver memoriestrapped in time capsules, the variety is endless. The 1894-S Barber dime, an extremely valuable coin. (Photo:Wikimedia Commons, Public Domain) However, something unique occurred in 1894. The San Francisco Mint created only 24 of these dimes. It is also possible they were testing the dies that stamp the coins....