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Wirth Gallery of the Middle East
The Wirth Gallery of the Middle East is temporarily closed while we refresh our galleries. Stay tuned for more information soon! The Cradle of Civilization. In an area of the Middle East known as the Fertile Crescent, where the Tigris and Euphrates rivers meet, ancient societies flourished and
Giving the Gift of Life Insurance
A gift of life insurance is a simple and affordable way to make a future major gift to ROM without reducing the assets in your estate. Donate an existing policy making ROM owner/beneficiary. Receive a charitable tax receipt for the cash surrender value and for all future premiums you pay. Save
Artists of the Floating World, Part I
Written by Josiah Ariyama Supervised by Dr. Asato Ikeda A Third Gender: Beautiful Youths in Japanese Print s, exhibited at the ROM from May until November, 2016 offers but a glimpse into the lives of Wakashu, or “young companions” living in Edo period Japan (1603-1868). The exhibition not
The Best of Yorkville
Where to stay, shop, eat, and explore. Why Yorkville? Peppered with world-class art galleries, artisanal coffee shops, and bustling boutiques, Yorkville is an iconic village in the heart of downtown Toronto. It’s also home to ROM—one of the world’s great museums, with a collection of 13
The Monastery of St Moses, Syria: Introduction
Deir Mar Musa, or the Monastery of St. Moses, can be found about 90 km north of Damascus in the desert Qalamoun Mountains, isolated between the road from Damascus to Homs/Hama/Aleppo and the road from Damascus to Palmyra-Tadmor. The nearest town is al-Nabk, or Nebek, 10.4 miles or 6.5 km to the
Mineral of the month: serandite
World's largest twinned serandite crystal. This is the first entry in a new series the Earth Sciences section will be running, Mineral of the Month. These blogs will feature remarkable (and perhaps some not quite so remarkable but interesting none the less) specimens from the museum’s world
Archaeological Achievements of the ROM- 1914 to 2012
As the newest Rebanks Intern, I am excited to present the latest ROM Library display case, located on the main floor just in front of the Library and Archives. On display is a timeline depicting highlights of the ROM’s extensive work and achievements in the field of archaeology. The chronology
Weapon Wednesday: The Long History of an Irish Bronze Age Sword
A bronze sword in the ROM's collection (ROM no.909.68.1) has an interesting history. It is of a type named after Ewart Park, a site in Northumberland in Northern England. The type seems to have developed in what is now Northern England, and became the main sword type of the Late Bronze Age of
'Globes Celestial and Terrestrial': the Science of Star-gazing
The study of celestial bodies is one of the oldest sciences. Meticulous observations of the night sky were made by many early civilizations who used the information for various purposes, including determining the right time for planting, harvesting, ceremonial events and tides. Early astronomy
Meteorite of the month: Springwater pallasite
The world's largest specimen of the Springwater pallasite meteorite. This is the first blog in a new series, Meteorite of the Month, that will feature meteorite specimens from the museums outstanding collection. We will also be putting up a Mineral and a Gem each month so there’s something