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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. For many years, the Orient Express was a symbol of luxurious travel, connecting Europe with Istanbul. The Orient Express wouldn’t hold such legendary status without those who made sure it ran smoothly....

The latest to join the ranks of clever social media accounts is theNational Park Service(NPS). The wonderfully witty content is at times silly but can also be highly informative. Of course, there are also seasonal stars, like an intimidating Thanksgivingturkey. This Peeping Tom was spotted outside Jewel Cave. It was too late in the day for a tour. The ranger explained the park was closing. After some ruffled feathers and some fowl language, the turkey left without further incident....

Hungarian photographerMilan Radisicswas determined to capture foxes. My country cottage is in the forest and one night I noticed a fox running under the window. I’m a photographer, so the next day I put out the cameras to see her reaction. She smelled it, but it didn’t bother her much. So from there I started thinking about the scenes, what should be photographed. This and the pursuit of perfection created an addiction that lasted for eight months....

A post shared by Amazing Stories (@amazing_history4) Representations carved into stone have a long history. From Roman busts toVictorian cameos, stone likenesses capture those who were loved and lost. Cameos in particular are a wearable reminder of loved ones or tributes to mythical figures and great leaders. Crafted since ancient days, they can be made out of a variety of materials. The ring belonged to Aebutia Quarta, a Roman noblemwoman....

TheMy Modern Met Storeis filled with unique gifts that cater to science and math nerds of all ages. Some possible gift ideas can tend to a recipient’s love for games and activities. In addition, home decor items that possess a scientific twist also make for excellent gifts. TheLYFE Levitating Planter, for example, uses magnets to propel a minimalist white planter into the air. Searching for agift for the science and math buffin your life?...

Photo: chrisdorney/Depositphotos Banksys style is known around the world and his works sell for millions at auctions. And yet, the elusive artists identity remains one of the biggest mysteries incontemporary art. Now, a recently uncovered interview appears to confirm the artist’s first name. Photo: chrisdorney/Depositphotos The reporter thenaskedthe artist if his name was Robert Banks, as theThe Independentnewspaper had reported earlier that week. Its Robbie, the artist responded. Should the interview be taken seriously, the artist would indeed be a Robbie or Robert....

The year was packed with cultural and historical events that will be looked back at years from now. But how does one decide which figures have impacted society the most? One way is through photography. Photo: DenisMakarenko/Depositphotos Scroll down to see who the most photographed people of 2023 are. These are the most photographed people of 2023. From this year alone, there are 3,681 images of her on Getty. Photo: imagepressagency/Depositphotos...

Bubble Universetakes place in a room with hundreds of glowing spheres. The light born from an individual person and the light born from others intersect. Megalith Crystal Formationis a work in progress which also features interactive displays. Photo: White, “Bubble Universe: Physical Light, Bubbles of Light, Wobbling Light, and Environmental Light,” 2023, © teamLab On the other hand,Black Wavestakes inspiration from East Asian art’s relationship with waves. Here, the computer program creates images of never-ending waves that ebb and flow continuously like the real ocean....

Untitled by Blake Randall. Photographer of the Year, Winner. Entrants are not allowed to add, remove, or distort significant elements from their images. “Untitled” by Blake Randall. Photographer of the Year, Winner. They also can’t combine images taken at different focal lengths or during different times of day. And the winners clearly demonstrate that heavy editing is not necessary to produce breathtaking images. Canadian landscape and nature photographerBlake Randallwas named Photographer of the Year for his exceptional portfolio of work....

Photo: TTstudio/Depositphotos Thanks to its unique geography, Portugal can truly benefit from renewable energy. While they originally hoped they would last a whole day, the conditions carried on for another five days. The gas plants were there, waiting to dispatch energy, should it be needed. Photo: TTstudio/Depositphotos In total, there were 149 hours of renewable energy generation. Out of those, 95 hours had Portugal exporting energy to the Spanish grids....

Photo: Moffly/Depositphotos When planning their next musical endeavor, a Toronto-based choir shot for the stars. In a heartwarming twist of fate, one music star answered back.Choir! Choir!has long covered famous pop and rock songs, even earning nods from their original performers. Photo: Moffly/Depositphotos Hey Rick Astley, we want you to come and sing with us. We love your music, we celebrate music, and you have some wicked songs, man. So come and sing with us....

Now is the time to get started on your holiday shopping. The holidays are a perfect opportunity to buy something special for your favorite person. Were happy to report that weve got something for everyone. We’ve got a poster that will put their knowledge to the test. The Sneakerheads poster highlights some of the greatest moments in the history of the modern sneaker. See if your giftee can identify them all....

Air Guitar Roo by Jason Moore (Australia). I had my camera with me, so I stopped to grab a few photos. Now, Moore will get to experience a once-in-a-lifetime safari in Kenya’s Masai Mara for his efforts. “Air Guitar Roo” by Jason Moore (Australia). Overall Winner and Winner, Alex Walker’s Serian Creatures of the Land Award.Animal: Western Grey KangarooLocation of shot: Perth, Australia“I was driving past a mob of Western Grey Kangaroos feeding in an open field that was filled with attractive yellow flowers....