Ancient Cultures
Monthly Archive: December Anci
Weapon Wednesday
![Sword of Babylonian King Marduk-shapik-zeri, 1081-1069 BC Sword of Babylonian King Marduk-shapik-zeri, 1081-1069 BC](https://www.rom.on.ca/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/blog_post/thumbnail/rom2007_9215_1.jpg?itok=S5D8zVk3)
Weapons are one of the most politically-incorrect subjects there are, associated with brutality and violence. But they are also important, and have often defined the cultures that made them....
Amarna Artifacts in the ROM’s Ancient Egypt Collection
![Amarna Artifacts in the ROM’s Ancient Egypt Collection Gallery shot of Eye of the Beholder with collar and relief sculpture in foreground under spotlight, W. Garfield Weston Exhibition Hall](https://www.rom.on.ca/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/blog_post/thumbnail/rom2007_9291_21.jpg?itok=-40k9PzM)
A look at the ROM's massive collection of Ancient Egyptian artifacts, specifically those from the Armana collection.
Behind the Scenes at the #ROMGameJam
![ROM Game Jam Logo for ROM Game Jam](https://www.rom.on.ca/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/blog_post/thumbnail/game-jam_logo_1.jpg?itok=v-Nm8Nu_)
On August 9-11, the ROM hosted our first-ever Game Jam. Here's a peek behind the scenes.
The 'Goddess' and the Museum: "What's in a name?"
![The ROM Ivory 'Minoan' Goddess, 1991](https://www.rom.on.ca/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/blog_post/thumbnail/katec_minoan_goddess_1991_resized_thumbnail.jpg?itok=Mam4lP0p)
In this third instalment of work on the ROM archives find out why the Ivory 'Minoan' Goddess has held such a lasting fascination.
The 'Goddess' and the Museum: Museum Attitudes
![The ROM ivory and gold figurine on display](https://www.rom.on.ca/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/blog_post/thumbnail/katec_minoan_goddess_1_resized_thumbnail.jpg?itok=IcZYdwaT)
In this second instalment of my work on the archives I pick up the story of the ROM’s ‘Minoan’ Ivory Goddess, looking at her fluctuating reputation within the museum itself.
The 'Goddess' and the Museum: The Early Years
![The front pages of The Palace of Minos volume 4, published by Sir Arthur Evans in 1935](https://www.rom.on.ca/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/blog_post/thumbnail/katec_minoan_goddess_palace_of_minos_vol_4_0.jpg?itok=L9LgkMsx)
Join me in delving into the archives to uncover the story of this iconic object.....
Mummies, mummies, mummies!
![Mummy Djedmaatesankh featured at ROM Ancient Egypt Weekend 2013 Detail of mummy Djedmaatesankh in ROM's collection](https://www.rom.on.ca/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/blog_post/thumbnail/djedmaatesankh_thmb.jpg?itok=UKYtkwEL)
Even if you missed Ancient Egypt Weekend 2013, you can continue the fun at home or on a future visit to the ROM.
We’re More Ancient than We Think
![Artifacts grouped on a shelf for storage.](https://www.rom.on.ca/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/blog_post/thumbnail/photo.jpg?itok=vOfaDPMi)
We’re More Ancient than We Think: An afternoon with April Hawkins, New World Archaeology Collection Technician.
Mesopotamia: The First Reviews Are In
![Mesopotamia: Inventing Our World Mesopotamia: Inventing Our World](https://www.rom.on.ca/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/blog_post/thumbnail/meso-blog.jpg?itok=ACNyLzFe)
ur newest feature exhibition, Mesopotamia: Inventing Our World, opened just a few days ago and already, broadcast, digital and print media are buzzing with critical acclaim.
Veni, Vidi, Vici - A Weekend to Remember
![](https://www.rom.on.ca/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/blog_post/thumbnail/katec_rg_weekend_2013_logothumbnail.jpg?itok=-DivfjqW)
Now that Ancient Rome and Greece Weekend is over the interns reflect on their experiences.....