My Modern Met - July 4 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​ ​[51,000-Year-Old Cave Art in Indonesia Is the World’s Oldest Figurative Art]()​ [51,000-Year-Old Cave Art in Indonesia Is the World’s Oldest Figurative Art] Researchers believe that they found the oldest example of figurative rock art in a cave on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. The cave art depicting three humans and a pig was painted at least 51,200 years ago. This is at least 5,000 years earlier than the previous record holder, an image of a pig discovered […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Striking Image of a Forest Filled With Monarch Butterflies Wins 2024 BigPicture Photo Contest](=)​ [Striking Image of a Forest Filled With Monarch Butterflies Wins 2024 BigPicture Photo Contest] For the 11th year, the California Academy of Sciences has announced the winners of its renowned BigPicture Photography Competition. Chaired by acclaimed wildlife photographer Suzi Eszterhas, the photo contest highlights our planet's biodiversity, while at the same time speaking to the struggles that it faces. National Geographic contributing photographer Jaime Rojo won the Grand Prize for […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Listen to the Song Hieronymus Bosch Painted Onto a Man’s Butt in “The Garden of Earthly Delights”](​ [Listen to the Song Hieronymus Bosch Painted Onto a Man’s Butt in “The Garden of Earthly Delights”] Hieronymus Bosch's The Garden of Earthly Delights is one of the world's most recognizable paintings, thanks to the artist's incorporation of unique aesthetics, uncanny characters, and remarkable depth. The piece is a triptych oil painting that shows the Garden of Eden, Paradise, and Hell. The detailed artwork is full of little elements that are often […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[What Is the Longest Word in the English Language?](​ [What Is the Longest Word in the English Language?] Do you know what the longest word in the English language is? Contrary to popular belief, it is not supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, no matter how fun it is to pronounce in song. In fact, it only ranks third on the list. Instead, the actual word is significantly less cheery. The longest word in the English dictionary is […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[During World War II, Parachuting Pigeons Carried Messages to French Resistance](=)​ [During World War II, Parachuting Pigeons Carried Messages to French Resistance] World War II saw technological and scientific advancements, like penicillin or the radar, that we still use today. But the war also saw the troops turn to more unorthodox methods for coordination. Among these was the use of pigeons to deliver messages. Many of them were strapped to tiny parachutes and placed in crates that […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Arizona Iced Tea Founder Says He’ll Never Change the 99¢ Price and Explains Why](=)​ [Arizona Iced Tea Founder Says He’ll Never Change the 99¢ Price and Explains Why] People often recognize Arizona Iced Tea for its brightly colored cans, but have you ever noticed that its price has never changed? The variety of flavors of the sugary sweet tea have never had their price raised since it was founded in 1992 to compete with Snapple. Co-founder and chairman Don Vultaggio recently sat down […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Experts Say People Are Washing This One Body Part They Actually Don’t Need To](​ [Experts Say People Are Washing This One Body Part They Actually Don’t Need To] From face yoga and applying daily sunscreen to ideal thermostat settings and the infamous “5-second rule,” health and hygiene tips are everywhere. We're inundated with ever-changing advice on how to take care of ourselves and what’s considered right or wrong in our daily routines. But there's one health myth that recently sparked a debate: Do […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Oil Painting of Sir David Attenborough Is Revealed in Celebration of His 40 Years of Work](​ [Oil Painting of Sir David Attenborough Is Revealed in Celebration of His 40 Years of Work]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by @jonathanyeo Few voices are as familiar and far-reaching as that of Sir David Attenborough. The 98-year-old British broadcaster and natural historian has been a fixture on the BBC and other programs for generations, showing the beauties of the world to audiences throughout the decades. […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Pastry Chef Amaury Guichon Sculpts Giant Chocolate-Covered Strawberry All Made of Chocolate]()​ [Pastry Chef Amaury Guichon Sculpts Giant Chocolate-Covered Strawberry All Made of Chocolate] @amauryguichon Chocolate covered Strawberry! A little something for the perfect Valantine’s day date! #amauryguichon #valentinesday ♬ Roses (Imanbek Remix) – SAINt JHN A chocolate-covered strawberry is a simple, romantic dessert that most people can create. But Amaury Guichon‘s chocolate-covered strawberry is anything but simple. Known as “The Chocolate Guy,” Guichon creates incredible confections that are […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[14 of the Most Unique Hotels in the U.S. That Are as Weird as They Are Wonderful](​ [14 of the Most Unique Hotels in the U.S. That Are as Weird as They Are Wonderful] Travelers seeking memorable experiences often turn to unique hotels that offer more than just a place to sleep. Why settle for a generic hotel room if there’s an option to embrace the unexpected and bond over the bizarre? Regardless of whether you’re riding solo and have a companion for your experience, the most unique hotels […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Thousands of Pablo Picasso’s Pieces Are Now Available To View in New Digital Archive]()​ [Thousands of Pablo Picasso’s Pieces Are Now Available To View in New Digital Archive]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Musée national Picasso-Paris (@museepicassoparis) The world-renowned Pablo Picasso is one of the most influential artists of all time and a co-founder of the Cubist movement. He was incredibly prolific during his 79-year-long career. Now, thanks to the Musée Picasso Paris and its archivists, a […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Watch This Pilot Land Her Plane After the Glass Canopy Opens and Shatters Mid-Flight](​ [Watch This Pilot Land Her Plane After the Glass Canopy Opens and Shatters Mid-Flight]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Narine Melkumjan (@narinemelkumjan) Many people have a fear of flying, but for composer and pilot Narine Melkumjan, this anxiety took on a whole new level. During an aerobatic training flight, the glass canopy of her Extra 330LX monoplane suddenly flew open and shattered, leaving […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[New LGBTQ+ Visitor Center Honors the History of the Stonewall Rebellion](=)​ [New LGBTQ+ Visitor Center Honors the History of the Stonewall Rebellion] Fifty-five years after the historic Stonewall Rebellion sparked the fight for queer equality, the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center (SNMVC) has opened its doors. Located at 51 Christopher Street in the same site as the Stonewall Inn, it is the first LGBTQIA+ visitor center in the National Park System, since the site was named a […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Watch How This Artist “Draws” With Fire To Create Photorealistic Portraits]()​ [Watch How This Artist “Draws” With Fire To Create Photorealistic Portraits] The phrase “forged in fire” can refer to overcoming difficult experiences or obstacles thrown your way; however, the work of Nigerian artist Alex Peter Idoko gives this expression another meaning. The talented pyrography artist uses fire to “draw” incredibly detailed portraits. Idoko's portraits are so full of life and emotion that at first glance, it […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Giant Trolls Scattered in a Forest Invite the Public on a Fairy Tale Scavenger Hunt](​ [Giant Trolls Scattered in a Forest Invite the Public on a Fairy Tale Scavenger Hunt] Last year, artist Thomas Dambo spent 100 days traversing the United States and creating his signature troll sculptures along the way. The Danish artist has continued to expand his work in America and has just completed his most ambitious project ever with Alexa's Elixir. Located in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, the exhibition takes people on a journey […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Early 20th-Century Portraits Preserve the Heritage of Native Americans](=)​ [Early 20th-Century Portraits Preserve the Heritage of Native Americans] In what he perceived as a race against time, due to the American expansion and the intervention of the federal government, photographer and ethnologist Edward S. Curtis spent more than 30 years documenting Native Americans and their traditions. Curtis referred to Native Americans as a “vanishing race,” and as such, wanted to document the customs […] [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