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Celebrate Canada Day with Maple Syrup!

Celebrate Canada Day with Maple Syrup!

As we prepare in joining friends and family for Canada Day celebrations, there is no better time to reflect on the rich cultural heritage embodied within our beloved maple leaf. Located in the ROM’s Sigmund Samuel Gallery of Canada—in a small case near the entrance—are a series of artefacts

The Monastery of St Moses, Syria: The Pottery

The Monastery of St Moses, Syria: The Pottery

Despite there being almost 1,400 years of occupation at Deir Mar Musa, strangely the overwhelming majority of the pottery found at the site can be assigned to the "Mamluk" period. The period of Mamluk rule in Greater Syria (1260-1516) generally reflects an archaeological horizon that

The Monastery of St Moses, Syria: The Frescoes

The Monastery of St Moses, Syria: The Frescoes

A report on Deir Mar Musa would not be complete without an account of the frescoes. Others have done most of the work studying these paintings, but my architectural study of the monastery buildings has certainly provided important informaton about the rationale for the last phase of frescoes (for

The Monastery of St Moses, Syria: The Cave Survey

The Monastery of St Moses, Syria: The Cave Survey

The first field-walks took place in 2004, but recorded survey of the area began in 2005 with a rapid series of transects across the catchment of the valley.  Some of the caves were clearly situated in locations which were now difficult to get to, and I rather suspected that if I did not have a

Plant Sex on Display at the World Pride FNL "OUT of the Cupboards" Event

Plant Sex on Display at the World Pride FNL "OUT of the Cupboards" Event

Last Friday, June 27 th, the ROM hosted a Friday Night Live with the rainbow-coloured theme of World Pride. In addition to the usual food, drinks and music, this event included a special series of displays called “OUT of the Cupboards” where we were asked to bring out our best examples of weird

Origins of a Collection: A look at R.S. Williams' Historic Musical Instruments

Origins of a Collection: A look at R.S. Williams' Historic Musical Instruments

I Have a House and Land in Kent. Compsed by Thomas Ravenscroft (arranged by Richard M S Irwin for Flute, Violin, Bassoon and Harp), 1611. *Please Note: This composition is not from the exact period as the ROM's Hooked Harp.  The ROM’s Collection The ROM holds a wonderful collection of

The Ontario Road Ecology Group (OREG)

The Ontario Road Ecology Group (OREG)

Road ecology is the study of the interactions between the environment and roads. The Ontario Road Ecology Group (OREG) is a not-for-profit conservation program dedicated to protecting wildlife, particularly Species at Risk* (SAR) from the threats of roads; primarily habitat loss & fragmentation

Nail Art: Then and Now

Nail Art: Then and Now

Women have grown, groomed and decorated their fingernails for over 5000 years – From the women of Ancient Egypt to the nail salon industry that flourished during the 80s and 90s, nail trends have had authority over beauty regimes across regions and eras. By the late 20th century manicured

Call To Toronto Artists!

Are you a professional artist who is passionate about Toronto heritage and museums? Would you welcome the opportunity to showcase your art at the ROM? Well look no further! The ROM is excited to announce a recent partnership with the Toronto Arts Council! Together with select historic sites, the

Barbara Turnbull

  Barbara Turnbull a obtenu, en 1990, un baccalauréat en journalisme avec grande distinction à l’Université d’État de l’Arizona. C’est aussi elle qui y a prononcé le discours d'adieu. Après ses études, elle est  devenue journaliste généraliste au Toronto Star. Elle écrit