Guess the Art History Artifact | Science News

Science News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 6, 2026 · 1m

Guess the origin of ancient artifacts in Anthropeum, the new art-history twist on Wordle—pick a map pin and date to unlock hidden museum treasures from the Met’s 492,000+ open-access collection. Creator Matthew Chu designed it to diversify global representation, manually verifying locations and even crafting custom maps for obscure regions. With daily new challenges and an upcoming archive, he’s building a fun, educational game that celebrates art’s global roots—while navigating feedback on cultural balance and the limits of museum data. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…