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Monthly Archive: December

Learning science through Hip Hop: Interview with Baba Brinkman

Posted: January 17, 2014 - 13:41 , by Amanda Girgis
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Fossils & Evolution, Biodiversity, Education & Engagement
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Baba Brickman

Baba Brinkman’s music draws on both the art of rap and, the relevance of natural selection today.

Aurora Borealis: Toronto Edition!

Posted: January 9, 2014 - 13:52 , by Kiron Mukherjee
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Earth and Space, Research
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On January 7th, the Sun’s surface erupted with an explosion that is now 15 times the width of Earth.

Behind the scenes in New World Archaeology with April Hawkins

Posted: January 8, 2014 - 13:29 , by ROM
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ROM Social Media, Ancient Cultures, Collections, Archaeology
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New World Archaeology Technician April Hawkins

April shows us what goes on behind the scenes in the New World Archaeology Department

The Evans Connection Part 2: The Minoans Created

Posted: December 31, 2013 - 16:34 , by ROM
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Ancient Cultures, World Culture, Greece and Rome, Archaeology, Conservation, Research
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The continuation of the story of how the British archeologist, Sir Arthur Evans, made his own particular interpretation of the ancient Minoan civilization so popular.

The Evans Connection Part 1: The Minoans Discovered

Posted: December 30, 2013 - 20:39 , by ROM
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Ancient Cultures, World Culture, Greece and Rome, Archaeology, Research
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I pick up the story of the Ivory ‘Minoan’ Goddess to discuss why the ROM, or indeed anyone, believed that the figurine was genuine (or why she was created, if she is fake). 

ROM Exhibit: Between Princely India and the British Raj: The Photography of Raja Deen Dayal

Posted: December 21, 2013 - 20:40 , by Deepali Dewan
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India, Photography, South Asia, Exhibitions and Galleries
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Between Princely India and the British Raj: The Photography of Raja Deen Dayal at the Royal Ontario Museum

Dayal's work makes us think about how photography has come to shape our relationships with ourself, each other, and the world around us.

Weapon Wednesday: The Long History of an Irish Bronze Age Sword

Posted: December 18, 2013 - 13:04 , by Robert Mason
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Weapon Wednesday, World Culture, Ancient Cultures
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The Late Bronze Age sword and its 18th century grip.

The story of a sword made in Bronze Age Ireland.

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Posted: December 3, 2013 - 14:45 , by royal
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Accessibility, Director's Update, Education & Engagement
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The ROM marks the United Nation’s annual International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3rd.

Weapon Wednesday: The Burmese Dha

Posted: November 13, 2013 - 11:35 , by Robert Mason
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Weapon Wednesday, World Culture
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Burmese dha

Across South East and South Asia the traditional weapons often bear close affinities to the tools of the region...

Exposing the ROM ‘Minoan’ Goddess

Posted: November 6, 2013 - 13:01 , by ROM
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Ancient Cultures, World Culture, Greece and Rome, Behind-the-scenes, Research, Technology
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X-ray image of the ROM goddess (still 'fully' dressed)

I’m very excited to announce that a short video about the ‘Minoan’ Ivory Goddess has just gone live!