Madeleine Muzdakis

New Haven, Rochester

Writer at My Modern Met

Law Student & Historian / Brown & Yale alum / personal Twitter, all views my own

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Monet Painting Gifted to Churchill Is on Display in London

Nov 28, 2024 | mymodernmet.com | Madeleine Muzdakis

Anyone who watched Netflix's The Crown will remember the aging Prime Minister Winston Churchill, played by John Lithgow, reacting violently to a portrait of himself. Churchill was many things—a war hero, a politician, an aristocrat—including an enthusiastic painter and admirer of the arts. In fact, the series even captures Churchill sitting in his garden as he whiles away his troubles painting on a canvas. In his youth, Churchill learned to paint by studying masters such as Claude Monet.
What Is The Oldest City In The United States? The Answer Might Surprise You.

Nov 28, 2024 | mymodernmet.com | Madeleine Muzdakis

The United States is a relatively new nation in the grand scheme of human history. Built from conquest and settlement, the nation's history is critical to learn in order to build a better present. Many believe the American permanent settlement began with Jamestown or the Pilgrims in Massachusetts. In reality, the popular emphasis on these moments in history has obscured the founding of the oldest continuously occupied European settlement in what is now the United States.
What Is The Oldest City In The United States? The Answer Might Surprise You.

Nov 28, 2024 | flipboard.com | Madeleine Muzdakis

A Cheap Daily Supplement Seems to Boost Brain Function in Older PeopleWhat's good for your aging gut may also be good for your aging brain. The first study of its kind in twins has found that taking daily protein and …
British Library Exhibit Reveals Lives of Medieval Women

Nov 17, 2024 | mymodernmet.com | Madeleine Muzdakis

Medieval European life was very different than life today. Thanks to the plague, there was significantly more death, monarchs held absolute sway, and everyone thought the world was flat. However, many things were much the same as today. People loved their pets, wore sentimental jewelry, and roamed many city streets that still exist. Another similarity between modern and medieval times was the critical contribution to the economy and rich social lives of women.
Medieval Carving of Early Christian Figure Discovered in Germany

Nov 3, 2024 | mymodernmet.com | Madeleine Muzdakis

Medieval Europe saw many changes—shifting borders, sweeping epidemics, and cultural diffusion, to name a few. One idea which spread over the period from the fall of Rome onward was the religion of Christianity. The northern reaches of Europe were Christianized by conquest and missions.
Medieval Carving of Early Christian Figure Discovered in Germany

Nov 3, 2024 | flipboard.com | Madeleine Muzdakis

NowCNN — As soon as Greg McDonald Jr. saw his parents, he knew he was in trouble. His father stood waiting for him with his arms folded and his brow furrowed. Beside him was Greg’s mother, her eyes red and puffy. “Quick, pretend you’re interested in me,” Greg Jr. told his friend Betsy as he steered the …
Indian Rhino Population in Assam Flourishes As Poaching Decreases

Nov 3, 2024 | mymodernmet.com | Madeleine Muzdakis

The rhinoceros might be the closest thing we've got to unicorns on Earth, and they capture our interest almost as much as their fictional cousins. There are five rhino species, varying from the almost-extinct white rhino to the smiley, critically endangered Javan rhinoceros. Rhinos are frequently the focus of intense conservation efforts, with experts desperate to preserve populations.
Night Parrot Previously Thought To Be Extinct Is Discovered by Indigenous Rangers and Researchers

Oct 30, 2024 | mymodernmet.com | Madeleine Muzdakis

Australia is an extremely biodiverse nation, boasting over 800 species of bird. Among these are petite penguins, sand pipers, and tropical cockatoos. One of the island’s delightful species that once flew is the night parrot, a delightfully sweet green and yellow critter with small black flecks on its wings. For most of the 20th century, the species was thought to be extinct. Sightings were virtually nonexistent, and today remain exceptionally rare.
NASA Captured Photo of Toxic Algae Turning Lake Erie Bright Green

Oct 26, 2024 | mymodernmet.com | Madeleine Muzdakis

Anyone who lives near the Great Lakes of North America is likely familiar with the green algae that can encroach upon its deep blue waters. The Great Lakes hold a fifth of Earth's fresh surface water. They are incredibly valuable aquifers and ecosystems, hosting plenty of plant and animal life. But like all ecosystems, they change with the seasons and the times. Scientists track these changes in many ways, perhaps most dramatically through satellite imagery.
1,700-Year-Old Roman Statue Accidentally Unearthed in Near-Perfect Condition

Oct 25, 2024 | mymodernmet.com | Madeleine Muzdakis

How would you wish to be remembered long after you are gone? Many people choose their tombstone, while others leave the decision to family after they are gone. This monumental dilemma is an ancient one. The ancient Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, and others spent vast amounts of time planning for their entombment and memorialization. The tombstones and stele of the ancients are a huge part of the archeological record, particularly in lands once ruled by the Roman Empire.