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The ROM ‘Minoan’ Goddess: The Minoan Relations

The ROM ‘Minoan’ Goddess: The Minoan Relations

Here I continue the story of an icon of the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) collection: the ivory and gold female figurine–ROM 931.21.1. For further information see the ‘Minoan’ Ivory Goddess Research Project. After looking at the best known of the dubious ‘Minoan’ figurines (which may be

Minoan Ivory Goddess

Minoan Ivory Goddess

Head of the ‘Minoan’ Ivory Goddess figurine (ROM 931.21.1) Image: © ROM This exquisite ivory and gold (chryselephantine) figurine has been an icon of the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) since she was acquired in 1931, but she has also attracted huge controversy.  When she was bought by the Museum,

Rock, Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Identification Clinic

Rock, Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Identification Clinic

Rock, Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Identification Clinic  In-Person Program Please register for your preferred date. See below for link(s). President’s Choice School Entrance. Doors open at 4:30 PM. ROM’s popular ID Clinics are a great way to identify your mysterious found treasures, all while

ROM Speaks: Stitching Grief: The AIDS Memorial Quilt

ROM Speaks: Stitching Grief: The AIDS Memorial Quilt Wednesday, October 30, 2024 7:00 PM- 8:00 PM, followed by a meet-and-greet reception from 8:00 PM- 9:30 PM From fascinating to thought-provoking, ROM Speaks presents compelling voices on hot topics, guaranteeing an entertaining evening enriched

Sir Christopher Ondaatje South Asian Gallery

Sir Christopher Ondaatje South Asian Gallery

The Sir Christopher Ondaatje South Asian Gallery is temporarily closed while we refresh our galleries. Stay tuned for more information soon!    Where tradition and modernity meet. The history of South Asia spans more than 5,000 years, from an ancient civilization with a sophisticated visual

Wirth Gallery of the Middle East

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