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Weapon Wednesday: Preparing for ROM Revealed
the Curatorial Centre is where I work, with collections from the three Curatorial sections dealing with Western Asia & the Islamic World, Ancient Egypt & Nubia, and East & South Asia. While the ROM focussed on expanding the galleries, at times what was originally temporary storage
Nail Art: Then and Now
Women have grown, groomed and decorated their fingernails for over 5000 years – From the women of Ancient Egypt to the nail salon industry that flourished during the 80s and 90s, nail trends have had authority over beauty regimes across regions and eras. By the late 20th century manicured fingern
Re-enactment, Archaeology, and the Ancient Rome & Greece Weekend IV of IV: The Tunic
eaves one adult tunic and this has a garment-length of 92.0 cm. The ROM has 246 tunics or tunic fragments of the Late Roman to Byzantine periods from Egypt, of which 27 are sufficiently complete to be reconstructed (I would like to thank the ROM's Anu Liivandi for this information). A number
Group Tours
ind. Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore the supernatural side of art, culture, and nature. ROM in an Hour Discover the mysteries of Egypt, marvel at medieval armour, explore Earth’s mind-blowing animal diversity, and more—all in one hour! Climate Change: The Epic of Life and
The Anatomy of a Book: Saving The Naturalist's Library
ack are usually glued, but traditionally books are sewn together using various stitches. One of the oldest is called Coptic stitch, and was used in Egypt from as long ago as the 2nd century CE. When constructing a book, a stack of signatures is held together and then pricked and stitched or glued
“Origins of Chintz,” The Exhibit: A Look Back to 1970
rnational team. Much has changed since 1970. We now appreciate that Western Europe was only one – small – market for chintz; from at least 800CE, Egypt, Thailand, Africa, Iran, Japan and Indonesia all avidly desired and sought the colourful Indian cloth and so shaped the design repertoires of
Summer Club 2024
re, and nature collections at ROM. Summer Club groups welcome kids ages 5-16 with a variety of themed sessions for different age groups. From ancient Egypt to prehistoric dinosaurs, there’s something for everyone, and new programs are sure to inspire seasoned and novice campers alike. Guided by
Welcome to 4 Billion Years of Wonder
th stories from our vast art, culture, and nature collections. Summer Club groups welcome kids ages 5-16 with week-long themed programs. From ancient Egypt to prehistoric dinosaurs, there's something for everyone. Get Ready for Summer Saturday Club Eight weeks of fun-filled, educational
Erasing History: Ancient Artifacts Destroyed
the lessons of history are changed and omitted at the pleasure of those holding the reins. As far back as the reign of Thutmose the Third in ancient Egypt, and likely even before it, there are examples of artifacts being destroyed, not for the purpose of petty vandalism, but to eliminate names and
Weapon Wednesday: The Horse
iot warfare continued to be an important aspect of warfare across the Old World for some centuries, the Battle of Kadesh in about 1274 BC between the Egypt under Ramesses II and the Hittite Empire under Muwatalli II being arguably the most famous chariot battle of this time. But chariots were only