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Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead at ROM
Travel to Egypt, the land where the Book of the Dead of Amen-em-hat was written over 2,300 years ago and uncover the story of this mystical scroll. Acquired in Egypt in the early 20th century by the Royal Ontario Museum and brought back to Toronto, most of this beautiful papyrus scroll has remained
Bloodletting: The Ancient Maya Ritual
The ancient Mayans practiced Bloodletting- a sacrificial ritual they believed allowed them to communicate with the gods. Journey through the mysterious land of the ancient Maya at the Royal Ontario Museum in the world premiere of the landmark exhibition, Maya: Secrets of their Ancient World,
Marking the Moche: Tattoos and Body Modification in Ancient Peru
Associate Curator Justin Jennings talks about Moche objects on loan to the ROM from the Linden Museum in Stuttgart, Germany.
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
Iconic: Cleopatra
This granite bust is most likely a representation of one of history's most famous women, Cleopatra, and is a Royal Ontario Museum iconic object. Only three pieces of Ptolemaic sculpture like this exist in the world today. This one is on display in the Galleries of Africa: Egypt.
Iconic: Statue of Sekhmet
Dating to the reign of King Tutankhamun's grandfather, this Egyptian sculpture is a very fine example of one of the oldest known Egyptian deities, the lion-headed warrior goddess also known as Mistress of Dread and Lady of Slaughter. On display in the Galleries of Africa: Egypt, the statue is
Life in Rome: Baths of Caracalla
Trinity Jackman, Classical Archaeologist, describes the massive bath and swim facilities of Ancient Rome. To learn more about the ancient empires of Rome, Nubia and Byzantium, visit the Royal Ontario Museum.
Life in Rome: Religion
Christopher Smith, Director of the British School at Rome, describes the diversity of colleges that are responsible for ancient Rome's religious law. Learn more about life in ancient Rome, in the Eaton Gallery of Rome.
Life in Rome: Bread and Games
Clemens Reichel, Associate Curator World Culture at the EOM, takes you inside an ancient Roman theater in present day Bosra in south eastern Syria. To learn more about life in ancient Rome, visit the Eaton Gallery of Rome.
Life in Rome: House of Consuls
Clemens Reichel, Associate Curator World Culture at the Royal Ontario Museum, travelled to Apamea in Syria and takes viewers inside ruins of an ancient Roman house that likely once belonged to a noble family. Learn more about life in ancient Rome in the Eaton Gallery of Rome.