Wildlife Photography
July 19, 2024

Adventurer Creates Artistic Photos of Animals in Their Natural Habitats

Self-taught photographer Harry Skeggs has spent years capturing images that inspire us to protect and appreciate the natural world and its inhabitants. These evocative photos have been put together in a new coffee table book, Creation: Masterpieces from the Natural World. Published by teNeues, the book features over 100 images of animals in their natural habitats.

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Environment
July 18, 2024

MrBeast’s TeamSeas Initiative Pulls 34 Million Pounds of Trash From the Ocean

Nearly three years ago, MrBeast and TeamSeas started an initiative to raise $30 million to remove 30 million pounds of ocean trash. A few days ago, they announced that they had surpassed their goal, having pulled 34 million pounds of trash from the sea. It's a stunning achievement that shows the best side of content creation and pulling together online communities for the greater good.

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Social Cause
July 18, 2024

Zambia Made Education Free and Young People Have Flocked to Classrooms To Learn

Education is a basic human right, but many children around the world don't have access to it. Luckily for the young people of Zambia, things changed a few years ago. In 2021, the government made schooling free for everyone. Since then, hoards of new students have gladly taken the chance earn an education and flocked to the country's classrooms. But this has also come with its own set of challenges.

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Renaissance Art
July 17, 2024

Why Michelangelo’s ‘David’ Is an Icon of the Italian Renaissance

Michelangelo's defiant David statue has captivated the world for centuries. Considered one of art history's major masterpieces, the marble sculpture showcases both the artist's skill and the fine art focus that defines the Renaissance. Since its debut in the early 16th century, artists and art connoisseurs alike have admired the piece. Esteemed artist, writer, and historian Giorgio Vasari noted that “no other artwork is equal to it in any respect, with such just proportion, beauty and excellence did Michelangelo finish it.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.