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Iconic: Light of the Desert

Iconic: Light of the Desert

The Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto is home the world's largest faceted cerussite, an extremely fragile mineral that is almost impossible to cut. Learn why this cerussite, installed in the Gallery of Gems and Gold in the Teck Suite of Galleries: Earth's Treasures, is nicknamed Light of

Iconic: The Death of General Wolfe

Iconic: The Death of General Wolfe

This historic painting recreates the pivotal moment in 1759 when Britain defeated France on the Plains of Abraham. As one of only five original versions painted by Benjamin West, this object is one of the Royal Ontario Museum's iconic treasures. Visitors can see the original painting hanging

The Great Lyre of Ur

The Great Lyre of Ur

Dr. Clemens Reichel introduces a new object on display in Mesopotamia: Inventing our World. The Great Lyre of Ur is on loan from the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. The exhibition continues at the ROM until January 5th, 2014 and is presented by RSA Insurance.

Burton & Isabelle Pipistrelle: Out of the Bat Cave

Burton & Isabelle Pipistrelle: Out of the Bat Cave

A peek behind-the-scenes at the making of the ROM's first children's book, Burton and Isabelle Pipistrelle: Out of the Bat Cave! Available now at the ROM Museum Store, in bookstores, and online.

Architectural Opening of the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal

Architectural Opening of the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal

Director & CEO, William Thorsell, speaks about the new Michael Lee-Chin Crystal- its enhancement of the Museum's public role, the development process, its "naked" opening, and highlights of the new building itself.

Story of Nubia

Story of Nubia

This short documentary tells the story of Nubia and the civilization that flourished in the Nile Valley for thousands of years and particularly between 800 BC and 400 AD. The Galleries of Africa: Nubia at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto allow visitors to explore an exxtraordiary ancient legacy

The Green Screen: The Arctic

The Green Screen: The Arctic

Take a closer look at how climate change is affecting the Arctic Region and what is being done to prevent irreparable impact on the ecosystem. This video explores Life in Crisis, one of the Schad Gallery of Biodiversity's themes.

Bollywood Cinema Showcards: Indian Film Art from the 1950s to the 1980s

Bollywood Cinema Showcards: Indian Film Art from the 1950s to the 1980s

Interview with Deepali Dewan, Curator of South Asian Visual Culture at the Royal Ontario Museum.

Burgess Shale Virtual Museum of Canada Launch- Part 1

Burgess Shale Virtual Museum of Canada Launch- Part 1

The new Burgess Shale website launches December 1, 2011 at http://burgess-shale.rom.on.ca. In partnership with Parks Canada, the ROM launches one of the most technologically advanced and accessible virtual museum sites showcasing the Burgess Shale, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of an ancient

Burgess Shale Virtual Museum of Canada Launch- Part 3

Burgess Shale Virtual Museum of Canada Launch- Part 3

The new Burgess Shale website launches December 1, 2011 at http://burgess-shale.rom.on.ca. In partnership with Parks Canada, the ROM launches one of the most technologically advanced and accessible virtual museum sites showcasing the Burgess Shale, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of an ancient