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Did you wake up with a bang this morning?
You may not have been dreaming when you thought you heard a loud sound in the early morning. The phenomenon is called cryoseism and was also reported on Christmas eve around the GTA. Why is this happening and what is cryoseism? Cryoseism occurs when the ground and rock contains a significant
Behind the scenes in New World Archaeology with April Hawkins
Yesterday, New World Archaeology collections technician April Hawkins was cleaning on top of one of the collections cabinets in the storage room when she found something out of place. Here's a video with April explaining her find: So with the help of social media April was able to solve the
Aurora Borealis: Toronto Edition!
On January 7th, the Sun’s surface erupted with an explosion that is now 15 times the width of Earth. The resulting solar flare sent particles racing towards our planet at remarkable speeds, which in previous incidents have reached up to 1609 kilometers a second. Though the massive X1 solar
Learning science through Hip Hop: Interview with Baba Brinkman
Understanding evolution is critical to understanding life on earth. Imagine teaching calculus before algebra-- to understand biology, we must be aware of life on Earth and its constant changing form. Baba Brinkman, upcoming ROM guest and Canadian MC, has worked extensively to craft cerebral rap
#MuseumSelfie day @ROMtoronto
Yesterday we took part in an international tweet up called #MuseumSelfie day. The event was started by Mar Dixon (@mardixon) via her blog, Culture Themes (@CultureThemes). Mar says that, " CultureThemes is a monthly hashtag I help organize on Twitter (we’ll be 3 in March). The idea behind
The ROM’s Chinese New Year
By Martha Henderson, Head of Membership and Sales I am writing to invite everyone to join us Saturday, January 25 to celebrate an auspicious beginning to the Chinese Year of the Horse… and to remind you to get ready to book your tickets for our spectacular exhibition, The Forbidden City: Inside
Forbidden City Crates Arrive
They’re here! Over the weekend, all of the artifacts selected for the ROM’s upcoming blockbuster exhibition The Forbidden City: Inside the Court of China's Emperors arrived at the ROM from the Beijing's Palace Museum. Crate upon meticulously packed and sealed crate is sitting in a
Weapon Wednesday: The Horse
The horse is not just a form of transportation, but is a weapon in itself. The genus Equus is thought to have evolved over 4 million years ago in North America, specialising in being able to eat the grass of the steppelands and run away from predators. North American horses later became extinct,
When Objects Guide Our Pedagogy: An Introduction to Experiential Learning
Experiential learning is sometimes used as a synonym for educational practices that include active participation by the learner. Museum educators consider this an effective way to teach; it is also a tool that that animates and interprets objects within the museum’s collection. Experiential
Forbidden City Preparations
Weston Exhibition hall is a hub of activity. Preparations for The Forbidden City: Inside the Court of China's Emperors are well under way. In just one month and 2 day the wait will be over. It is amazing how a bit of paint will transform a room. Imagine what it does for Weston Exhibition Hall.