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Earth's Archives: Every Rock Tells a Story Part 1
Hermatite By: Ian Nicklin Hematite is a common ore of iron that was extensively mined in northern England in the 19th century. The miners referrred to globular aggregates of hematite, such as this, as "kidney-ore" since it reminded them of the organ. We call this shape
Pompeii Saga: Last Day
The horrors of the Mount Vesuvius eruption were buried under volcanic ash. Thankfully one scholarly young man wrote the story of his own survival. By: Douglas Thomson On the day Vesuvius erupted in AD 79, it spewed ash and pumice kilometres into the atmosphere. Small hail-sized pebbles
'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
ROM Style: Asian Inspired
Visit the ROM Boutique and bring home the treasures of a well-travelled collector Great interior designers have a long tradition of travelling far and wide in search of inspiration. They know that great designs can come from almost anywhere—art, fashion, fabric, and of course, furniture. Although
Weapon Wednesday: Pesh Kabz
Pesh Kabz daggar with sheath. Steel, jade, stone, water buffalo horn, fabric. 19th century, India. ROM 948.1.256a-b The Collection of the First Lord Kitchener. Currently part of the South Asian Study Collection in the ROM’s Education Department. Written by Aruna Panday, Ph.D Candidate York
"Pseudo-Nature" and Photographic Integrity
Guest blog written by 2015 Environmental Visual Communication student Sean de Francia The 13th of June saw the fourth annual Ontario Bioblitz, a 24-hour frenzy of citizen science bringing taxonomic experts and ecological enthusiasts to the Don River Watershed to create an inventory of the local
Erasing History: Ancient Artifacts Destroyed
By Clemens Reichel, Sascha Priewe, and Sheeza Sarfraz It has become a cliché to say that “history is written by the victors,” but rarely does one note that it is not only written, but edited as well. Just as governments massage facts for the evening news and tightly control who speaks with
Artist Interview: Art and Culture in the Gulf
The ROM’s Ann Webb interviews Holtby lecturer, Sheikha Hoor Al-Qasimi In preparation for the upcoming Holtby Lecture on November 10th, the ROM’s Managing Director of Contemporary Culture Ann Webb asked Sheikha Hoor Al-Qasimi about her art foundation and its role in Sharjah. Ann Webb: You grew
The Sweet Life
Celebrity Chef David Rocco shares what makes the ROM special to him... Q: You travel a lot for your work. Do you get a chance to visit the ROM often? A: My office overlooks the Museum, so I see it a lot. I also live close by, so the Museum has always been a part of our local
International Volunteer Managers Day: Meet Ann Macpherson
Behind every great team of volunteers is a Volunteer Manager who ensures that their team reaches their full potential. In honour of International Volunteer Managers Day this November 5 th, the ROM turns the spotlight on some of the staff who activate our many fun and exciting volunteer programs.