Massachusetts Museum Returns 150 Sacred Items to the Lakota Sioux Peoples

Nearly 110,000 of these are human remains. However, progress has been slow and privately funded museums and collections are not compelled in the same way. The Founders Museum in Barre has long held the collection acquired by the 19th-century traveling salesman Frank Root. He acquired Indigenous items to exhibit in a traveling road show. The weapons, pipes, moccasins, and clothing Root collected eventually ended up in the Massachusetts museum. These items are incredibly significant to Indigenous peoples, some of whom are descendants of survivors of Wounded Knee....

November 10, 2022 · 1 min · 196 words · Shannon Butler

Paper Peepshows: How People Experienced “Virtual Reality” in the 19th Century

Photo:TypePunchMatrixThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. c’mon readour disclosurefor more info. Photo:TypePunchMatrixThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. But did you know there were similar experiences in the 19th century that could transport you across the world? What arepaper peepshows? Theyre made up of several pages bound together by folded pieces of paper on each side....

November 10, 2022 · 1 min · 211 words · Karen Brown

Rebel Wilson Announces Birth of Her First Baby via Surrogate

The sweet first look of her baby is awe-worthy, right down to the little unicorn socks. I cant even describe the love I have for her, shes a beautiful miracle! Wilson goes on to thank those who have supported her during this process, especially the surrogate. Photo: imagepressagency/Depositphotos She says, Thank you for helping me start my own family, its an amazing gift. The BEST gift!! Earlier this year, the actresssharedher experience with surrogacy and fertility....

November 10, 2022 · 1 min · 119 words · Janice Jacobson

24 of the Best Cat Toys That Will Delight Your Furry Friend

Photo: Molishka88/DepositphotosThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. just readour disclosurefor more info. Photo: Molishka88/DepositphotosThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. Playtime is important for cats. It has many benefits, but the most notable is what it does for a felines physical well-being....

November 9, 2022 · 3 min · 567 words · Renee Taylor

Artistic Duo Uses Drones to Visualize the Past and Future of Architecture

What did theColosseumlook like in Ancient Rome? And what will theSagrada Familialook like when it’s finished? These are some of the questions that the Dutch artistic duoDRIFTis answering with their aerial light sculptures. Through incredible life-size renders, DRIFT is reimagining the future of architecture. A large building can change the landscape of a city dramatically. It can help to show a local community how their city will look. Or help celebrate the moment a structure goes up and show the finished end goal....

November 9, 2022 · 1 min · 145 words · Shannon Johnson

Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd Tease New ’Back To The Future‘ Project

Even with all the secrecy, Lloyd was quick to quell rumors of aBTTFremake. If a remake of the 80s classic isnt in store, then what is? The two stars are not yet revealing. After inputting their email and phone number, theyll receive the vague text message, Great Scott! You made it just in time. We’ll let you know when the clock strikes… Stay ready. As manyBTTFfans know, time and clocks are incredibly important motifs of the franchise....

November 9, 2022 · 1 min · 148 words · Martha Odom

25 Monogram Gifts Offering a Perfect Way To Personalize a Present

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. If youre shopping for someone who loves to travel, check out thecustom weekender bagfrom LeRose Gifts. Scroll down for more monogram gift ideas that will elevate any everyday item....

November 8, 2022 · 1 min · 182 words · Matthew Morales

36 Wearable Gifts for People Who Love to Travel

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. Do you have a friend or family member whos been bitten by the travel bug? And for explorers who like to accessorize, theres a seemingly endless treasure trove of must-haves....

November 8, 2022 · 2 min · 235 words · Stephanie Mcclain

40 Creative Gifts for Foodies That Even Picky Eaters Will Love

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. Foodies are all around us. Within our collection of products are the ingredients of an ideal present. The stereotypical foodie is seen as someone obsessing over fine dining....

November 8, 2022 · 2 min · 286 words · Jacob Braun

5 Online Art Classes That Will Ignite Your Creativity This Fall

While inside, it’s the perfect time to discover something new to love. Get expert instruction on how to do just that when enrolling in a class onMy Modern Met Academy. Our e-learning platform features a variety ofcoursesincluding, drawing, painting, crafting, and photography. Photo: Melissa de Nobrega / My Modern Met Academy When trying to decide on an Academy class, first consider what youre interested in. Have you wanted to try a cozy craft like embroidery?...

November 8, 2022 · 1 min · 193 words · Carlos Clark

56-Year-old Grandma Gives Birth to Son and Daughter-in-Law’s Healthy Baby Girl

Jeff andCambriaHauck were left with few options for having more children following her hysterectomy. But then, an unlikely person stepped into being their surrogate: Jeffs own mother, 56-year-old Nancy Hauck. Nancy recently gave birth to his and Cambrias fifth child, a healthy daughter. The couple named the baby Hannah, which they discovered is associated with the name Nancy. They both mean grace,Jeff explains, and it now highlights the special bond the two share....

November 8, 2022 · 2 min · 282 words · Blake Kline

Creative Crafter Transforms Kid’s Drawings Into Crochet Dolls They Can Cuddle

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. Kids have the best imaginations, and one artisan is helping to make their visions a reality. For nearly two decades, Violeta Vasileviciute-Pociene ofVioletaOwlhas been creatingamigurumi crochet dollsbased on childrens drawings....

November 8, 2022 · 2 min · 219 words · Jonathan Patel

Elderly Couple Puts Together Creative Outfits From Clothing Left Behind at Their Laundromat

Their popularInstagramaccount has well over 500,000 followers and it’s easy to see why. Most of the time, Chang and Hsu smile gleefully at the camera, clearly enjoying their creative outlet. The elderly couple curate creative outfits and then pose for stylish photoshoots.

November 8, 2022 · 1 min · 42 words · Rachel Mckenzie