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To X-Ray an Egg: Behind the Scenes of Empty Skies

To X-Ray an Egg: Behind the Scenes of Empty Skies

“That egg is approximately one hundred and forty-four years old,” says Brad Millen, a technician who works in the ROM’s Natural History collections. Suddenly the large speckled shell that sits in the palm of my hand feels just a little bit heavier. I feel the weight of its place in the world-

The Monastery of St Moses, Syria: The Prehistoric Remains

The Monastery of St Moses, Syria: The Prehistoric Remains

Since 2004 I had walked the Qalamoun mountains around the monastery of Deir Mar Musa looking for archaeological features to record. In all that time I found one lithic, a stone tool from humanity’s prehistoric past. My colleagues back home that specialised in these objects would say that I just

A Rock Star Collection Hits the ROM

A Rock Star Collection Hits the ROM

A one-of-a-kind ore and mineral collection is making its way to the ROM, thanks to the amazing generosity of our donors and corporate sponsors. The Kirwin Collection—a staggering global assortment of 25,000 ores and minerals—will be the largest single acquisition in the history of ROM Earth

Meet an Extraordinary ROM Supporter

Meet an Extraordinary ROM Supporter

Meet Jean Read, Honorary Trustee, RPC Member and Chair of the Currelly Society Executive  Jean’s first involvement with the Royal Ontario Museum began around 1994 when, as a human resources professional, she was invited to join the Board of Trustees Human Resources and Labour Relations