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Quarterback of Culture

Quarterback of Culture

Wander ROM’s galleries and you will find countless examples of legendary champions – statues of Rama, amphoras depicting Athena, colourful prints of Gandhi, a towering T. rex. But ROM has another kind of champion too – tireless supporters like Rob Pierce. An advocate of cultural philanthropy,

Climate and Human Health: Creating Global Cultures of Care

Climate and Human Health: Creating Global Cultures of Care

Climate and Human Health: Creating Global Cultures of Care  Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 7:00 pm- 8:00 pm FREE. RSVP Required. Explore the direct and indirect effects of climate on human health in a panel discussion led by Soren Brothers, Allan and Helaine Shiff Curator of Climate Change. Join

Study explores evolution of flightless birds

Study explores evolution of flightless birds

Guest Post   Ratites – a group of flightless birds including the emu, ostrich and extinct moa – were long believed to have evolved from a single flightless ancestor, but research published today in Molecular Biology and Evolution shows they lost their power of flight independently.   Allan

"All manner of Sychenesses": Domestic Medical Books

"All manner of Sychenesses": Domestic Medical Books

The late winter months often coincide with cold and ‘flu season, a time when we look for remedies to help cure runny noses or coughs. Now we might turn to the internet for this kind of information, but in years past people would have consulted the household medical book for advice.   One of the

Janice Price appointed President and CEO of ROM Governors

Janice Price appointed President and CEO of ROM Governors

Following an extensive international search in collaboration with Isaacson, Miller: Executive Search, the Royal Ontario Museum Board of Governors is pleased to announce the appointment of Janice Price as the new President & CEO of ROM Governors, the foundation responsible for philanthropic