My Modern Met - June 2 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​ ​[Sperm Whales Vocalize a Phoenetic Alphabet Hauntingly Like Humans](=)​ [Sperm Whales Vocalize a Phoenetic Alphabet Hauntingly Like Humans] Sperm whales are fascinating creatures. Endangered and still recovering from being hunted by whalers in the 19th century, sperm whales were long targets for their spermaceti, which, according to NOAA, is “an oil sac that helps the whales focus sound.” While this oil was a commercial product to humans, to the whales, it assists communication among […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Malawi’s First Female Chief Dedicates Her Career to Ending Child Marriage]()​ [Malawi’s First Female Chief Dedicates Her Career to Ending Child Marriage] According to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, every year, at least 12 million girls are married before they reach the age of 18. This is particularly worrisome in Malawi, where about 46% of girls will be married before they turn 18, with some as young as age 9 or […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Explore 700+ Years of Historic Persian Manuscripts for Free Online](=)​ [Explore 700+ Years of Historic Persian Manuscripts for Free Online] Persian history is rich and ancient. The first Persian Empire was founded in 550 BC and was known as the Achaemenid Empire. Persian kingdoms rose and fell in the succeeding centuries, but the culture endured and spread. Today, Persian language dialects are still spoken in Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan. This is reminiscent of the days […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Archeologists Unearth a Rare Purple Pigment That Is More Valuable Than Gold](=)​ [Archeologists Unearth a Rare Purple Pigment That Is More Valuable Than Gold] Purple today is the color associated with resplendent royalty. This association has a long history. 2,000 years ago, Roman emperors donned the color to reflect their power and wealth, as purple was one of the rarest, most work-intensive dyes. Made from snails, a dye called Tyrian Purple was one of the most coveted substances in […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Sir Elton John and David Furnish Bring Their Exceptional Photography Collection to the V&A Museum](=)​ [Sir Elton John and David Furnish Bring Their Exceptional Photography Collection to the V&A Museum] Sir Elton John is known as one of the greatest singer-songwriters of our time, as well as a respected philanthropist along with husband David Furnish. But did you know that John and Furnish are also passionate about photography? A new exhibition at London's Victoria & Albert Museum shines a light on their vast photography collection, […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Auroras Could Light Up the Skies Again in the Coming Weeks]()​ [Auroras Could Light Up the Skies Again in the Coming Weeks] In the Northern Hemisphere, June brings longer days, warmer nights, and apparently, a good chance of auroras. May had one of the most spectacular displays of Northern Lights thanks to a giant sunspot that allowed people to see this phenomenon at unusual latitudes. Turns out these solar storms continue to be active, and the Earth […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Delightful Oil Paintings Highlight the Dreamy Colors and Textures of Nature](​ [Delightful Oil Paintings Highlight the Dreamy Colors and Textures of Nature] Influenced by Post-Impressionist masters like Matisse and Bonnard, John McAllister‘s oil paintings radiate light. While in college, the artist worked as a night guard at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, giving him plenty of time to absorb these painters' aesthetics. This influence has now translated into a successful painting career with a style uniquely his […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[5 Previously Unheard Recordings of Louis Armstrong at the BBC Studios Will Be Released](=)​ [5 Previously Unheard Recordings of Louis Armstrong at the BBC Studios Will Be Released] Louis Armstrong is one of the most important musicians in the jazz history. With a career that spanned five decades, Armstrong left a mark with his soulful trumpet playing and gravelly voice. In July 1968, Armstrong gave what many consider his last great performance at the BBC studios in London. Unfortunately, some of the recordings […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[LEGO Finally Releases Long-Anticipated ’Zelda‘ Set Gamers Will Love](=)​ [LEGO Finally Releases Long-Anticipated ’Zelda‘ Set Gamers Will Love] After years of waiting, a match made in fan-heaven has finally happened. LEGO and Nintendo have come together for The Legend of Zelda LEGO set. The collaboration not only represents a crossover between two beloved pop culture institutions, but it is also a unique tribute to the video game franchise. As if its announcement wasn't […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Floral, Fun, Quirky, and Creative Temporary Tattoos To Turn Any Body Into a Work of Art]()​ [Floral, Fun, Quirky, and Creative Temporary Tattoos To Turn Any Body Into a Work of Art] This week marks the unofficial start to summer and that means we’re now in the t-shirts, tank tops, and shorts season. And more skin means more opportunities for body art. You may not be ready to take the plunge and get an actual tattoo, but why not test things out with some temporary tattoos? The […] [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