My Modern Met - April 27 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​ ​[22-Foot-Long Scroll From 19th Century Features Timeline of Perceived World History Up to That Point]()​ [22-Foot-Long Scroll From 19th Century Features Timeline of Perceived World History Up to That Point] World history is ultimately one long story, a timeline of events rising and swelling, marching along in each country and community around the globe. But exactly how this story is told can vary based on one's contemporary perspective. For Sebastian C. Adams, this perspective was that of a white, 19th-century Christian man who wore many […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[TikTok Economist Explains How To Fix Social Security, And It’s Easier Than You Think]()​ [TikTok Economist Explains How To Fix Social Security, And It’s Easier Than You Think] @keds_economist How do we fix Social Security? I explain that its really easy, there’s lots of ways to do it, and the feeling like its fated to fail one day is based on misconception. We can fix it! #socialsecurity #socialsecuritybenefits #socialsecuritytaxes #retirement #retirementage #taxes #congress #reform ♬ original sound – keds_economist Whenever social security is […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Stunning Aerial Photos Capture the Abstract Beauty of Iceland’s Glacier Rivers]()​ [Stunning Aerial Photos Capture the Abstract Beauty of Iceland’s Glacier Rivers] Photographer Jan Erik Waider is known for his exploration of Iceland's magnificent landscape. From incredible icebergs to mysterious waterways, Waider brings out the best of his subjects. In his newest exploration of Iceland, he only builds on his experience to produce a fresh look at the country's glacial rivers. According to Waider, Iceland's winding waterways […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Artist Daniel Arsham Helps Blind Man Enjoy His Tactile Sculpture]()​ [Artist Daniel Arsham Helps Blind Man Enjoy His Tactile Sculpture]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Modesto III Banzon (@odiethethiiird) Have you ever considered what it would be like to visit an art exhibition without being able to see it? It may seem strange, but for millions of visually impaired people, this is a reality. But just because someone might […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Emma Stone Says It “Would Be So Nice” to Be Called by Her Real Name](=)​ [Emma Stone Says It “Would Be So Nice” to Be Called by Her Real Name] Many entertainers choose to use a stage name for a number of reasons. Maybe it sounds catchier or it fits their persona better. For Oscar-winning actor Emma Stone, the reason for adopting a stage name was more of a bureaucratic thing. Now, the Poor Things star has spoken out about it, revealing she'd like it […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Eminem Celebrates 16 Years of Sobriety by Sharing His Recovery Chip With Pride](=)​ [Eminem Celebrates 16 Years of Sobriety by Sharing His Recovery Chip With Pride] Many people know Eminem for his illustrious rap career, which was equally groundbreaking and controversial. Regardless of praises annd criticisms about the artist's style, his impact on rap music, as well as American culture as a whole, is undeniable. Any longtime fan of the artist will know that he has struggled with addiction in the […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[’Lord of the Rings‘ Is Being Turned Into an Opera](​ [’Lord of the Rings‘ Is Being Turned Into an Opera] Calling all Tolkien fans: for the first time ever, the Tolkien Estate has approved an operatic adaptation of The Lord of the Rings. Despite previous rebuffs, composer Paul Corfield Godfrey finally got the go ahead with an opera that is 60 years in the making. The hefty 17 hours' worth of music is being recorded […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Artistic Playing Cards Celebrate the Fantasy Worlds of ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Lord of the Rings’]()​ [Artistic Playing Cards Celebrate the Fantasy Worlds of ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Lord of the Rings’] Some pieces of literature capture our imaginations from the moment they are published. The Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter are two epic series that have done just that. Whether you've read all the books or watched all the films, these epic fantasy tales have had an undeniable impact on our culture. Now, you can bring […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[World’s Largest Collection of Banksy Art on View in London](​ [World’s Largest Collection of Banksy Art on View in London] The world's largest collection of original and authenticated Banksy art is extending its stay in London. The Art of Banksy has already been viewed by 1.5 million people in 15 cities, and now locals and visitors to London will get another chance to view the elusive street artist's work. The exhibition was originally on Regent Street but […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[60-Year-Old Woman With Shockingly Youthful Looks Is Crowned “Miss Buenos Aires” in Argentinian Beauty Pageant]()​ [60-Year-Old Woman With Shockingly Youthful Looks Is Crowned “Miss Buenos Aires” in Argentinian Beauty Pageant]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por Francy Lezcano (@miss.universo_buenos_aires) Age is merely a number, and Alejandra Rodríguez is proof of that. The 60-year-old woman from Argentina was recently crowned “Miss Buenos Aires” in a beauty contest. The best part is that that's not the end of the road, as she […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Caitlin Clark to Sign Historic $28M Deal With Nike, Making It Largest-Ever Sponsorship for WNBA Player](=)​ [Caitlin Clark to Sign Historic $28M Deal With Nike, Making It Largest-Ever Sponsorship for WNBA Player]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Caitlin Clark (@caitlinclark22) Basketball star Caitlin Clark has been making national headlines, propelling the sport of women's professional basketball. Along the way, she has been setting records, and the WNBA athlete is on track to breaking yet another one. It was recently announced that […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Artist’s Hyperrealistic Paintings Reflect the Vulnerability and Beauty of Animals in the Wild](​ [Artist’s Hyperrealistic Paintings Reflect the Vulnerability and Beauty of Animals in the Wild] UK-based artist and environmentalist Sophie Green paints remarkable stories of wildlife. Known for her hyperrealistic paintings of animals, Green's quasi-photographic style captures the vulnerabilities of nature. The artist depicts the grandeur, beauty, and intensity of animals such as guerrillas, leopards, rhinoceroses, penguins, and other species at risk of extinction. “This is not a celebration of […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Man Blind Tastes 25 Wines While Running the London Marathon for a Good Cause](​ [Man Blind Tastes 25 Wines While Running the London Marathon for a Good Cause] @tomgilbeywine AND WE’VE ONLY DONE A VIDEO … 26.2 miles 25 wines tasted blind 7 fully correct, 4 wrong & 14 mostly right Over £10k raised for @sobell.house Donation link still open in Bio …. BIG FAT THANK YOU ❤️ #londonmarathon #marathon #blindtasting #tomgilbey ♬ original sound – Tom Gilbey The best vintners can tell […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Imaginative Lamp Looks Like the Famous Manchester Arndale Shopping Center](​ [Imaginative Lamp Looks Like the Famous Manchester Arndale Shopping Center]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by @bycal._ For many, a lamp is a functional piece of furniture that lights up a space. But for an artist known as bycal, illuminating a room presents a unique opportunity for a creative and inventive design. Instead of following the usual formula for a […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​ Thanks for subscribing to newsletters from [My Modern Met.]( To make sure our emails don’t get lost, [add us to your address book.]() UPDATE YOUR PREFERENCES: - Daily Newsletter: Whenever there is something new - Weekly Roundup: Weekly updates packaged into one convenient newsletter - Click here to change your [current preferences.]( [Unsubscribe]( | 121 Evergreen Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630