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You might be surprised to learn that this holidays history isn’t as romantic as you might expect. Though Valentines Day, also known asSt. Valentines Day, is now synonymous with love, its history is quite different. Photo:Element5 Digital This ancient fertility rite involved the sacrifice of a male goat and a dog by priests known as Luperci. This was supposed to render these women fertile. At the end of the 6th century CE, Pope Gelasius I transformed this festival into something else altogether....

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. yo 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. If you’re looking for a unique gift for him,Kingsley Leatheris a great choice. Kel Cadet ofR-Ki-Tektalso sells leather goods, but with a twist....

Photo: Jefunne Gimpel ArtistKim SimonssoncreatesMoss People. Simonssons compelling figures create more questions than they give us answers. Some have body language that conveys mourning, determination, or even indignance. Photo: Jefunne Gimpel The cosmonaut child, for instance, is known as the Astronaut in Camouflage. The book is available on Simonssonswebsite. Artist Kim Simonsson createsMoss People. Photo: Jefunne Gimpel This compelling approach is made even more impactful because of his subject matter. He crafts life-sized children in various ensembles and personalities....

Photo: Wirestock/Depositphotos In search of your next drawing subject? You don’t have to look very far. Sketching nature is a great way to acquaint yourself with different animals and practice rendering their anatomy. Photo: Wirestock/Depositphotos Here, we will learn how to draw a male duck swimming in the water in just 14 steps. Ready to get started? Then, scroll down to start sketching!' Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met...

The meaningful proto-language dots on a cave painting from the Ice Age. (Photo:Bacon et al.) Early humans, and our now extinct cousins, Neanderthals, have along artistic history. The meaningful proto-language dots on a cave painting from the Ice Age. (Photo:Bacon et al.) Many of theoldest cave paintingsare in Spain and France. However, certain repeated dots and lines found in animal cave paintings have mystified scholars for decades. For years, the mystery of the random lines and dots in cave paintings has remained unsolved....

A six-pound toad that will eat anything in its wayincluding small mammalssounds like something out of a horror B-movie. Nicknamed Toadzilla by the rangers, the female cane toad weighed 5.95 pounds (2.7 kilograms). This is believed to be a world record for toads. While cane toads are large, they tend to weigh between one to three pounds. The rangers believe that the toad is female, as they tend to be larger than the males....

From clever puns to humorous cards for modern-day love, the options are endless. And of course, there’s last minute and then there’slast minute. Sometimes, however, it can be nice to receive something that’s not as ephemeral. So this year, consider adding a gift to go along with your box of candy. Do you understand how your significant other prefers to receive love? The best Valentines Day gifts are often ones that show how well you know your partner....

9-year-old Bobbi Wilson accepting her honor at Yale University. (Photo:Andrew Hurley/Yale) Thespotted lanternflyhas been in the news a lot recently. The brightly hued yet deeply invasive and destructive species has spread quickly. 9-year-old Bobbi Wilson accepting her honor at Yale University. (Photo:Andrew Hurley/Yale) One young scientist decided to do a version of that in her community of Caldwell, New Jersey. Her powerful words caught the attention of news outlets such as CNN....

Photo: fotokalua/123RF The fight for Black equality has a long, complicated history in the United States. Whether it’s Ida B. Some of these leaders were passionate about ending segregation, while others tackled equal opportunity in employment and education. Photo: fotokalua/123RF Others, like Claudette Colvin, simply decided to stand their ground no matter what the consequences. Here are 15 incredible Black activists who have fought for civil rights. Ida B. Photo:Cihak and Zimavia Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)...

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. (Don’t worry. We’ve all been there.) Luckily, shopping forlast-minute giftshas never been easier. LoveAlwaysXODesigns| $49+ Gone are the days of rushing out and picking whatever you might find on the shelf....

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. kindly 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. Like any creative field, art history has its own language. In this list, you’ll find 25 words that will help you discuss art with ease....

Photo:Mattel In the 1920s, very few Americans had even set foot in an airplane. The dolldesigned with poseable joints by Carlyle Nueracomes dressed in a historical flight suit and cap. The inspiring toy allows young minds to explore Coleman’s adventures for themselves. Photo:Mattel Adult collectors can also appreciate the authentic appearance and certificate of authenticity. Coleman joins other legends immortalized in Barbie plastic, includingTina Turner,Madam C.J. Coleman saved up to attend college, but could only afford one semester....

Our e-learning platformMy Modern Met Academyis turning one year old! The Birthday Bundle includes three courses that highlight the variety of ways in which artists use acrylic paint. (If you dont have Adobe Illustrator, thats okay. Adobe offers a free trial and other imaging software will work, too.) Celebrate My Modern Met Academy’s first birthday with aBirthday Bundle! From February 1 to February 28, 2023, save $15 on three acrylic painting classes....