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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

"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

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

#iamascientist

Behind the scenes at the ROM, there is an army of scientists- curators, technicians, students, and educators, who all help to bring the museum and its collections to life. For Science Literacy Week (Sept. 21-27, 2015), we are highlighting some of these scientists and their work in a series of short

Artist Interview: Art and Culture in the Gulf

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

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

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.

Troy, Magnus, and the ROM: The Road to Independence

Did you know that an estimated 1 in 68 children are on the autism spectrum? Individuals with autism experience the world differently, and bustling cultural attractions like the ROM can be overwhelming for some of them. We want to improve that experience, and provide the tools necessary to help

Padded Hangers 2.0: Revamping Storage for Fitted Jackets

Written by Priscilla Lo, Textiles & Fashions intern from Fleming College, under the supervision of Kristiina Lahde (Textiles & Fashions collection technician) and Karla Livingston (Textiles & Fashions senior technician) Hanging storage is a common method of housing garments within