Podcasts from the Royal Ontario Museum http://www.rom.on.ca Podcasts from the Royal Ontario Museum en-us 2006 Royal Ontario Museum Wed, 06 Sep 2006 00:08:00 EST webmaster@rom.on.ca no 1 no royal, ontario, museum, podcast Royal Ontario Museum web@rom.on.ca A series of podcasts by staff at the Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, Canada Renaissance ROM became the most successful cultural fundraising campaign in Canadian history with over $282 million raised in support of the Royal Ontario Museum. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/celebrate.mp4 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/celebrate.mp4 Renaissance ROM became the most successful cultural fundraising campaign in Canadian history with over $282 million raised in support of the Royal Ontario Museum. Royal Ontario Museum Wednesday, 18 November 2009 01:00:00 EST no 00:02:05 no rom,royal ontario,museum Was General Wolfe's victory over General Montcalm on the Plains of Abraham in September 1759 ultimately good for New France? Listen as William Thorsell, Director and CEO of the ROM, as he moderates a lively debate between Bernard Landry, former Quebec premier, and Jack Granatstein, distinguished Canadian historian. Introduction by Desmond Morton, Professor of History at McGill University. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp3/wolfedebate.mp3 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp3/wolfedebate.mp3 Was General Wolfe's victory over General Montcalm on the Plains of Abraham in September 1759 ultimately good for New France? Listen as William Thorsell, Director and CEO of the ROM, as he moderates a lively debate between Bernard Landry, former Quebec premier, and Jack Granatstein, distinguished Canadian historian. Introduction by Desmond Morton, Professor of History at McGill University. Royal Ontario Museum Wednesday, 11 November 2009 01:00:00 EST no 01:49:43 no rom,royal ontario,museum The Institute for Contemporary Culture presented the fourth annual Eva Hotby Lecture on Contemporary Culture on October 27, 2009. Celebrated American writer and publishing magnate Lewis Lapham, explores the theme of celebrity in modern society. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp3/lapham.mp3 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp3/lapham.mp3 The Institute for Contemporary Culture presented the fourth annual Eva Hotby Lecture on Contemporary Culture on October 27, 2009. Celebrated American writer and publishing magnate Lewis Lapham, explores the theme of celebrity in modern society. This lecture was inspired by the ICC exhibition, Vanity Fair Portraits: Photographs 1913 - 2008. Royal Ontario Museum Tuesday, 27 October 2009 00:00:00 EST no 01:08:42 no Lapham,rom,royal ontario,museum This iconic 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, it hangs in the Sigmund Samuel Gallery of Canada and is one of the Iconic 15: The Must-See Treasures of the ROM. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/wolfe.mp4 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/wolfe.mp4 This iconic 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, it hangs in the Sigmund Samuel Gallery of Canada and is one of the Iconic 15: The Must-See Treasures of the ROM. Royal Ontario Museum Saturday, 12 September 2009 00:00:00 EST no 00:03:09 no General Wolfe,rom,royal ontario,museum Dr. Lawrence Schiffman (Edelman Professor of Hebrew and Judaic Studies, and Chair of the Skirball Department of Hebrew and Judaic Studies, New York University) surveys ancient Israel at the time of the Second Temple and explores how the Scrolls enrich our understanding of this momentous era. The opinions expressed in this lecture are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the positions of the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp3/schiffman.mp3 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp3/schiffman.mp3 Dr. Lawrence Schiffman (Edelman Professor of Hebrew and Judaic Studies, and Chair of the Skirball Department of Hebrew and Judaic Studies, New York University) surveys ancient Israel at the time of the Second Temple and explores how the Scrolls enrich our understanding of this momentous era. Royal Ontario Museum Thurs, 29 October 2009 00:00:00 EST no 00:45:14 no Schiffman,rom,royal ontario,museum Meryl Streep, one of today's true Hollywood icons, visited the ROM for an evening of thoughtful reflection and discussion. Interviewed by Johanna Schneller, the Globe and Mail's film critic, this lecture was associated with The Question of Celebrity programming series which explores fame and the evocative allure of celebrity. Audio of the film clips shown at the lecture are not included in this podcast. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp3/streep.mp3 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp3/streep.mp3 Meryl Streep, one of today's true Hollywood icons, visited the ROM for an evening of thoughtful reflection and discussion. Interviewed by Johanna Schneller, the Globe and Mail's film critic, this lecture was associated with The Question of Celebrity programming series which explores fame and the evocative allure of celebrity. Audio of the film clips shown at the lecture are not included in this podcast. Royal Ontario Museum Wed, 7 October 2009 00:00:00 EST no 00:55:20 no Meryl,Streep,rom,royal ontario,museum Dr. Eileen Schuller (Professor, Department of Religious Studies, McMaster University, Hamilton) explores some of the key texts about women and what they might tell us about the presence and role of women in this community and more broadly in Second Temple Judaism. The opinions expressed in this lecture are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the positions of the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp3/schuller.mp3 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp3/schuller.mp3 Dr. Eileen Schuller (Professor, Department of Religious Studies, McMaster University, Hamilton) explores some of the key texts about women and what they might tell us about the presence and role of women in this community and more broadly in Second Temple Judaism. Royal Ontario Museum Thurs, 15 October 2009 00:00:00 EST no 00:52:35 no gallery,art,Schuller,rom,royal ontario,museum Follow Dr. David Evans, Associate Curator of Vertebrate Palaeontology, during his field work in Alberta's Badlands and discover what a palaeontologist job really involves. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/evansresearch.mp4 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/evansresearch.mp4 Follow Dr. David Evans, Associate Curator of Vertebrate Palaeontology, during his field work in Alberta's Badlands and discover what a palaeontologist job really involves. Royal Ontario Museum Tues, 13 October 2009 00:00:00 EST no 00:04:55 no rom,royal,ontario,museum Trees for Toronto was launched by the Royal Ontario Museum and the City of Toronto in connection with the expansion of the Museum in 2007. The purpose of Trees for Toronto is to plant trees in Queen's Park and to create a tree identification and awareness program for Toronto. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/treestoronto.mp4 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/treestoronto.mp4 Trees for Toronto was launched by the Royal Ontario Museum and the City of Toronto in connection with the expansion of the Museum in 2007. The purpose of Trees for Toronto is to plant trees in Queen's Park and to create a tree identification and awareness program for Toronto. Royal Ontario Museum Tues, 6 October 2009 00:00:00 EST no 00:01:25 no rom,royal,ontario,museum Learn about Burton Lim's, Assistant Curator of Mammalogy, Bat research in Guyana and around the world. Burton is an expert on all types of bats and studies their biodiversity and evolution. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/bats.mp4 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/bats.mp4 Learn about Burton Lim's, Assistant Curator of Mammalogy, Bat research in Guyana and around the world. Burton is an expert on all types of bats and studies their biodiversity and evolution. Royal Ontario Museum Tues, 6 October 2009 00:00:00 EST no 00:01:54 no rom,royal,ontario,museum Museums are filled with species that may be endangered or extinct. ROM technician, Mary Burridge, reveals how the ROM builds its extensive collection without putting any specimens at risk. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/endangered.mp4 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/endangered.mp4 Museums are filled with species that may be endangered or extinct. ROM technician, Mary Burridge, reveals how the ROM builds its extensive collection without putting any specimens at risk. Royal Ontario Museum Tues, 6 October 2009 00:00:00 EST no 00:01:02 no rom,royal,ontario,museum It's common for mosquito bites to become annoyingly itchy! Doug Currie, ROM Curator of Entomology, explains why these bites make you scratch. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/mosquito.mp4 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/mosquito.mp4 It's common for mosquito bites to become annoyingly itchy! Doug Currie, ROM Curator of Entomology, explains why these bites make you scratch. Royal Ontario Museum Tues, 6 October 2009 00:00:00 EST no 00:00:34 no rom,royal,ontario,museum Coral is a mysterious species that is difficult to identify - is it a plant or an animal? ROM technician, Mary Burridge, reveals the true identity of these extraordinary creatures. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/coral.mp4 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/coral.mp4 Coral is a mysterious species that is difficult to identify - is it a plant or an animal? ROM technician, Mary Burridge, reveals the true identity of these extraordinary creatures. Royal Ontario Museum Tues, 6 October 2009 00:00:00 EST no 00:00:48 no rom,royal,ontario,museum Ever wondered how butterflies choose their beautiful vibrant colours? ROM Entomology Technician Brad Hubley exposes the secret of butterflies' beautiful patterns and colours. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/butterfly.mp4 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/butterfly.mp4 Ever wondered how butterflies choose their beautiful vibrant colours? ROM Entomology Technician Brad Hubley exposes the secret of butterflies' beautiful patterns and colours. Royal Ontario Museum Tues, 6 October 2009 00:00:00 EST no 00:00:37 no rom,royal,ontario,museum 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. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/arctic.mp4 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/arctic.mp4 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. Royal Ontario Museum Tues, 6 October 2009 00:00:00 EST no 00:00:55 no rom,royal,ontario,museum Come and have a look behind the scenes in the Artists' Studio at the Royal Ontario Museum. See how the artists created the models that are now on display in the Schad Gallery of Biodiversity. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/schadartists.mp4 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/schadartists.mp4 Come and have a look behind the scenes in the Artists' Studio at the Royal Ontario Museum. See how the artists created the models that are now on display in the Schad Gallery of Biodiversity. Royal Ontario Museum Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 EST no 00:02:59 no rom,royal,ontario,museum Learn more about the changing migration patterns of the warbler and how to protect yourself from blackfly bites this season. The Green Screen is your source for biodiversity news and current events from the Schad Gallery of Biodiversity. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/warblers.mp4 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/warblers.mp4 Learn more about the changing migration patterns of the warbler and how to protect yourself from blackfly bites this season. The Green Screen is your source for biodiversity news and current events from the Schad Gallery of Biodiversity. Royal Ontario Museum Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 EST no 00:03:10 no rom,royal,ontario,museum Come and have a look behind the scene in the Photography Studio at the Royal Ontario Museum. See how the Photography department catalogs the collections of the Museum. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/photography.mp4 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/photography.mp4 Come and have a look behind the scene in the Photography Studio at the Royal Ontario Museum. See how the Photography department catalogs the collections of the Museum. Royal Ontario Museum Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 EST no 00:01:23 no rom,royal,ontario,museum Nature comes to life in the new Schad Gallery of Biodiversity. Travel across seven ecosystems; see the rare white rhino and a living coral reef. Explore the Earth Rangers Studio with its immersive, multimedia and live animal shows. This new gallery will present the diversity of life on earth and the significant challenges to its conservation and survival. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mov/schad.mov http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mov/schad.mov Nature comes to life in the new Schad Gallery of Biodiversity. Travel across seven ecosystems; see the rare white rhino and a living coral reef. Explore the Earth Rangers Studio with its immersive, multimedia and live animal shows. This new gallery will present the diversity of life on earth and the significant challenges to its conservation and survival. Royal Ontario Museum Fri, 27 March 2009 00:00:00 EST no 00:01:04 no rom,royal,ontario,museum These four totem poles, carved by the Nisgaa and Haida peoples of Canada's Pacific Northwest Coast, commemorate family origins, rights, privileges, achievements and experiences. Standing just outside the Daphne Cockwell Gallery of Canada: First Peoples, they have been selected as one of the must-see treasures in the ROM's collection. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/totems.mp4 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/totems.mp4 These four totem poles, carved by the Nisgaa and Haida peoples of Canada's Pacific Northwest Coast, commemorate family origins, rights, privileges, achievements and experiences. Standing just outside the Daphne Cockwell Gallery of Canada: First Peoples, they have been selected as one of the must-see treasures in the ROM's collection. Royal Ontario Museum Thurs, 19 March 2009 00:00:00 EST no 00:03:02 no iconic,rom,royal,ontario,museum 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 one of the Museum's iconic objects. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/sekhmet.mp4 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/sekhmet.mp4 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 one of the Museum's iconic objects. Royal Ontario Museum Thurs, 19 March 2009 00:00:00 EST no 00:02:27 no iconic,rom,royal,ontario,museum This granite bust is most likely a representation of one of history's most famous women Cleopatra and is on display in the Galleries of Africa: Egypt. An iconic object in the ROM's collection, only three pieces of Ptolemaic sculpture like this exist in the world today. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/cleopatra.mp4 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/cleopatra.mp4 This granite bust is most likely a representation of one of history's most famous women Cleopatra and is on display in the Galleries of Africa: Egypt. An iconic object in the ROM's collection, only three pieces of Ptolemaic sculpture like this exist in the world today. Royal Ontario Museum Thurs, 19 March 2009 00:00:00 EST no 00:03:15 no iconic,rom,royal,ontario,museum Legendary in Chinese history, General Zu Dashou was celebrated for his defense of the Ming dynasty against the Manchu invasion. The Tomb of General Zu Dashou (Ming Tomb) now stands in the Gallery of Chinese Architecture and is one of the Museum's iconic objects. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/mingtomb.mp4 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/mingtomb.mp4 Legendary in Chinese history, General Zu Dashou was celebrated for his defense of the Ming dynasty against the Manchu invasion. The Tomb of General Zu Dashou (Ming Tomb) now stands in the Gallery of Chinese Architecture and is one of the Museum's iconic objects. Royal Ontario Museum Thurs, 19 March 2009 00:00:00 EST no 00:03:15 no iconic,rom,royal,ontario,museum This rare, longnecked sauropod skeleton is the largest mounted dinosaur in Canada (90 feet long) and one of the Royal Ontario Museum's iconic objects. It stands in the James and Louise Temerty Galleries of the Age of Dinosaurs on Level 2. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/iconicbarosaurus.mp4 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/iconicbarosaurus.mp4 This rare, longnecked sauropod skeleton is the largest mounted dinosaur in Canada (90 feet long) and one of the Royal Ontario Museum's iconic objects. It stands in the James and Louise Temerty Galleries of the Age of Dinosaurs on Level 2. Royal Ontario Museum Thurs, 19 March 2009 00:00:00 EST no 00:02:56 no dinosaurs,dinos,barosaurus,rom,royal,ontario,museum Dr. Steve Mason (Professor, Department of History, and Canada Research Chair in Greco-Roman Cultural Interaction, York University, Toronto) takes a closer look at the Essenes, a group known since antiquity from Greek and Latin historians and largely accepted as the inhabitants of Quamran and the creators of the Scrolls during the 1950s. The opinions expressed in this lecture are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the positions of the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp3/mason.mp3 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp3/mason.mp3 Dr. Steve Mason (Professor, Department of History, and Canada Research Chair in Greco-Roman Cultural Interaction, York University, Toronto) takes a closer look at the Essenes, a group known since antiquity from Greek and Latin historians and largely accepted as the inhabitants of Quamran and the creators of the Scrolls during the 1950s. Royal Ontario Museum Wednesday, 16 September 2009 15:00:00 EST no 00:59:22 no rom,royal ontario,museum Dr. Martin Abegg (Ben Zion Wacholder Professor of Dead Sea Scroll Studies, religious Studies Department, Trinity western University, Langley British Columbia, and Co-Director of the Dead Sea Scrolls Institute) discusses the stories of the Scrolls that made their way to Toronto. The opinions expressed in this lecture are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the positions of the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp3/abegg.mp3 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp3/abegg.mp3 Dr. Martin Abegg (Ben Zion Wacholder Professor of Dead Sea Scroll Studies, religious Studies Department, Trinity western University, Langley British Columbia, and Co-Director of the Dead Sea Scrolls Institute) discusses the stories of the Scrolls that made their way to Toronto. Royal Ontario Museum Thurs, 16 July 2009 15:00:00 EST no 01:01:15 no gallery,art,Abegg, rom,royal ontario,museum Dr. Dan Bahat (former district archaeologist for Jerusalem, and currently Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Theology, University of St. Michael's College, University of Toronto) explores the Jerusalem of 2,000 years ago during the time the Dead Sea Scrolls. The opinions expressed in this lecture are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the positions of the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp3/bahat.mp3 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp3/bahat.mp3 Dr. Dan Bahat (former district archaeologist for Jerusalem, and currently Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Theology, University of St. Michael's College, University of Toronto) explores the Jerusalem of 2,000 years ago during the time the Dead Sea Scrolls. Royal Ontario Museum Tues, 23 June 2009 15:00:00 EST no 00:37:25 no gallery,art,Bahat, rom,royal ontario,museum Yuval Peleg, Israel Antiquities Authority District Archaeologist for the Jordan Valley, discusses the most recent excavations at the site of Qumran, and their effect on the understanding of the site in the second of the Anne Tananbaum Lecture Series. The opinions expressed in this lecture are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the positions of the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM). http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp3/yuval.mp3 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp3/yuval.mp3 Yuval Peleg, Israel Antiquities Authority District Archaeologist for the Jordan Valley, discusses the most recent excavations at the site of Qumran, and their effect on the understanding of the site in the second of the Anne Tananbaum Lecture Series. Royal Ontario Museum Thursday, 2 July 2009 01:00:00 EST no 00:33:20 no rom,royal ontario,museum Dr. Eugene Ulrich discusses the similarities and discrepancies between the Massoretic Bible and the Dead Sea Scrolls in the first of the Anne Tanenbaum Lecture Series. The opinions expressed in this lecture are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the positions of the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM). http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp3/eugene.mp3 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp3/eugene.mp3 Dr. Eugene Ulrich discusses the similarities and discrepancies between the Massoretic Bible and the Dead Sea Scrolls in the first of the Anne Tanenbaum Lecture Series. Royal Ontario Museum Tuesday, 23 June 2009 01:00:00 EST no 00:47:51 no rom,royal ontario,museum For three evenings of discussion and debate, noted authors and thinkers analyze the Ten Commandments and share their ideas for a moral code for our own time. Listen to the closing lecture by Camille Paglia, author of bestsellers Sexual Personae, Sex, Art, and American Culture and Vamps & Tramps. The opinions expressed in this lecture are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the positions of the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp3/paglia.mp3 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp3/paglia.mp3 For three evenings of discussion and debate, noted authors and thinkers analyze the Ten Commandments and share their ideas for a moral code for our own time. Listen to the closing lecture by Camille Paglia, author of bestsellers Sexual Personae, Sex, Art, and American Culture and Vamps & Tramps. Royal Ontario Museum Tues, 16 June 2009 15:00:00 EST no 01:02:17 no gallery,art, Paglia, rom,royal ontario,museum For three evenings of discussion and debate, noted authors and thinkers analyze the Ten Commandments and share their ideas for a moral code for our own time. Listen to A.J. Jacobs, author of The Year of Living Biblically: One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as Possible. The opinions expressed in this lecture are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the positions of the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp3/jacobs.mp3 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp3/jacobs.mp3 For three evenings of discussion and debate, noted authors and thinkers analyze the Ten Commandments and share their ideas for a moral code for our own time. Listen to A.J. Jacobs, author of The Year of Living Biblically: One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as Possible. Royal Ontario Museum Wed, 9 June 2009 15:00:00 EST no 00:19:00 no gallery,art, Jacobs, rom,royal ontario,museum For three evenings of discussion and debate, noted authors and thinkers analyze the Ten Commandments and share their ideas for a moral code for our own time. Listen to the opening lecture with Christopher Hitchens, author of the New York Times bestselling book God is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything. The opinions expressed in this lecture are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the positions of the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM). http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp3/hitchens.mp3 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp3/hitchens.mp3 For three evenings of discussion and debate, noted authors and thinkers analyze the Ten Commandments and share their ideas for a moral code for our own time. Listen to the opening lecture with Christopher Hitchens, author of the New York Times bestselling book God is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything. Royal Ontario Museum Tuesday, 2 June 2009 00:01:00 EST no 00:45:20 no rom,royal ontario,museum 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 the early 20th century in Egypt, most of this beautiful papyrus scroll has remained hidden in the Museum's vaults until now. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/m4v/book_of_dead2.m4v http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/m4v/book_of_dead2.m4v 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 the early 20th century, this beautiful papyrus scroll was recently restored and temporarily brought out of the vaults for display. Visitors can still see fragments of the Scroll and this video installation in the Galleries of Africa: Egypt. Royal Ontario Museum Fri, 27 February 2009 00:10:00 EST no 00:3:55 no gallery,art,rom,royal,ontario,museum Senior Paintings Conservator, Heidi Sobol offers a peek at the exhibition Returned to Former Splendor and discusses the conservation process involved in preparing the historical paintings now on display in the Sigmund Samuel Gallery of Canada. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/former_splendor.mp4 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/former_splendor.mp4 Senior Paintings Conservator, Heidi Sobol offers a peek at the exhibition Returned to Former Splendor and discusses the conservation process involved in preparing the historical paintings now on display in the Sigmund Samuel Gallery of Canada. Royal Ontario Museum Mon, 12 January 2009 00:10:00 EST no 00:4:14 no gallery,art,rom,royal,ontario,museum A time-lapse montage captures the set up of Housepaint, Phase 2: Shelter, a ground-breaking exhibition of street art in the Roloff Beny Gallery. Presented by the Institute for Contemporary Culture, ten street artists created colourful canvas houses responding to issues of poverty and homelessness in memory of the former residents of Toronto's Tent City. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/housepaint.mp4 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/housepaint.mp4 A time-lapse montage captures the set up of Housepaint, Phase 2: Shelter, a ground-breaking exhibition of street art in the Roloff Beny Gallery. Presented by the Institute for Contemporary Culture, ten street artists created colourful canvas houses responding to issues of poverty and homelessness in memory of the former residents of Toronto's Tent City. Royal Ontario Museum Tues, 30 December 2008 00:10:00 EST no 00:1:28 no gallery,art,rom,royal,ontario,museum The Institute for Contemporary Culture presented the third annual Eva Holtby Lecture on Contemporary Culture on November 20, 2008. Glenn Lowry introduces his lecture, Oil and Sugar: Contemporary Art and Islamic Culture, examining relevant and topical cultural issues of international scope. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/oilandwaterpt1.mp4 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/oilandwaterpt1.mp4 The Institute for Contemporary Culture presented the third annual Eva Holtby Lecture on Contemporary Culture on November 20, 2008. Glenn Lowry introduces his lecture, Oil and Sugar: Contemporary Art and Islamic Culture, examining relevant and topical cultural issues of international scope. Royal Ontario Museum Mon, 8 December 2008 00:10:00 EST no 00:10:15 no gallery,art,rom,royal,ontario,museum Embellished with silk embroidery, ribbon appliques, spangles and glass stones, follow the journey of Marie-Antoinette's lavish dress from ROM's vault to the gallery. Discover the delicate conservation methods, innovative mounting techniques and the mesmerizing history of the woman who once wore this dress. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mov/antoinette.mov http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mov/antoinette.mov Embellished with silk embroidery, ribbon appliques, spangles and glass stones, follow the journey of Marie-Antoinette's lavish dress from ROM's vault to the gallery. Discover the delicate conservation methods, innovative mounting techniques and the mesmerizing history of the woman who once wore this dress. Royal Ontario Museum Tues, 14 October 2008 00:4:00 EST no 00:04:13 no gallery,art,rom,royal,ontario,museum Meet Lang Lang and discover the inspiration, personality and appeal of this celebrated young musician. Lang Lang performed at the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games and on September 21, 2008 Peter Oundijian of the Toronto Symphony interviewed him at the ROM. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp3/langlang.mp3 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp3/langlang.mp3 Meet Lang Lang and discover the inspiration, personality and appeal of this celebrated young musician. Lang Lang performed at the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games and on September 21, 2008 Peter Oundijian of the Toronto Symphony interviewed him at the ROM. Royal Ontario Museum Thurs, 25 September 2008 00:1:00 EST no 00:56:24 no gallery,art,rom,royal,ontario,museum Chief Sitting Bull was a great leader, a holy man and a central character in North American history. Discover the story as the headdress, shirt and other personal artifacts Sitting Bull once wore are brought out of the ROM's vaults and prepared for temporary display in the Daphne Cockwell Gallery of Canada: First Peoples (beginning September 13, 2008). http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mov/sittingbullfinaldisplay.mov http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mov/sittingbullfinaldisplay.mov Chief Sitting Bull was a great leader, a holy man and a central character in North American history. Discover the story as the headdress, shirt and other personal artifacts Sitting Bull once wore are brought out of the ROM's vaults and prepared for temporary display in the Daphne Cockwell Gallery of Canada: First Peoples (beginning September 13, 2008). Royal Ontario Museum Wed, 24 September 2008 00:4:00 EST no 00:04:06 no gallery,art,rom,royal,ontario,museum Ten feet tall and fifteen tons of sand! Learn how sand artist, Sandi 'Castle' Stirling, sculpts a shapeless sand pile into a stunning Egyptian inspired work of art. The sand sculpture stands on the ROM Plaza until Sunday, July 27, 2008. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/romkids_weekends_sm.mp4 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/romkids_weekends_sm.mp4 Ten feet tall and fifteen tons of sand! Learn how sand artist, Sandi 'Castle' Stirling, sculpts a shapeless sand pile into a stunning Egyptian inspired work of art. The sand sculpture stands on the ROM Plaza until Sunday, July 27, 2008. Royal Ontario Museum Mon, 28 July 2008 00:3:00 EST no 00:02:40 no gallery,art,rom,royal,ontario,museum Roberta Shaw, Assistant Curator of Egyptian Arts and Culture, introduces the restoration project of the ROM's Book of the Dead. A team from the University of Bonn worked throughout May 2008 to piece together this rare ancient Egyptian papyrus dating to about 320 BC. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/book_of_dead.mp4 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/book_of_dead.mp4 Roberta Shaw, Assistant Curator of Egyptian Arts and Culture, introduces the restoration project of the ROM's Book of the Dead. A team from the University of Bonn worked throughout May 2008 to piece together this rare ancient Egyptian papyrus dating to about 320 BC. Royal Ontario Museum Wed, 25 June 2008 00:1:20 EST no 00:06:03 no gallery,art,rom,royal,ontario,museum Christopher Phillips, curator of Shanghai Kaleidoscope, shares his passion for Shanghai art, architecture and fashion design and introduces some of the most provocative pieces on display in the Institute of Contemporary Culture's Roloff Beny Gallery until November 2, 2008. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/shanghaidynamic.mp4 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/shanghaidynamic.mp4 Christopher Phillips, curator of Shanghai Kaleidoscope, shares his passion for Shanghai art, architecture and fashion design and introduces some of the most provocative pieces on display in the Institute of Contemporary Culture's Roloff Beny Gallery until November 2, 2008. Royal Ontario Museum Mon, 16 June 2008 00:11:00 EST no 00:03:44 no gallery,art,rom,royal,ontario,museum Sally Wu introduces the work of some of Shanghai's leading fashion designers on display in the Institute of Contemporary Culture's Shanghai Kaleidoscope until November 2, 2008. These compelling pieces convey much more then just personal fashion. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/shanghaifashion.mp4 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/shanghaifashion.mp4 Sally Wu introduces the work of some of Shanghai's leading fashion designers on display in the Institute of Contemporary Culture's Shanghai Kaleidoscope until November 2, 2008. These compelling pieces convey much more then just personal fashion. Royal Ontario Museum Mon, 16 June 2008 00:11:00 EST no 00:05:32 no gallery,art,rom,royal,ontario,museum Screen Capture: Lights, camera, fashion. Explore the extensive transformations in textile design and technology throughout the past three millennia in the Patricia Harris Gallery of Textiles & Costume, opening April 16, 2008. See the full Stavros: Master Tailor video and more in the gallery. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/stavros.mp4 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/stavros.mp4 Screen Capture: Lights, camera, fashion. Explore the extensive transformations in textile design and technology throughout the past three millennia in the Patricia Harris Gallery of Textiles & Costume, opening April 16, 2008. See the full Stavros: Master Tailor video and more in the gallery. Royal Ontario Museum Fri, 11 April 2008 00:17:00 EST no 00:01:14 no textiles,crystal,gallery,art,rom,royal,ontario,museum Dr. Deepali Dewan, Curator of South Asian Arts and Culture, discusses representations of women in South Asian Art using artifacts on display in the Sir Christopher Ondaatje South Asian Gallery. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/m4v/women_in_south_asian_art.m4v http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/m4v/women_in_south_asian_art.m4v Dr. Deepali Dewan, Curator of South Asian Arts and Culture, discusses representations of women in South Asian Art using artifacts on display in the Sir Christopher Ondaatje South Asian Gallery. Royal Ontario Museum Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:10:24 EST no 00:05:06 no asian,south,asia,art,rom,royal,ontario,museum Watch the construction of Gordo, the Barosaurus skeleton mounted in the James and Louise Temerty Galleries of the Age of Dinosaurs. The real fossil specimen is the largest dinosaur ever to be mounted in Canada at almost 27.5 metres (90 feet) in length. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/constructinggordo.mp4 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/constructinggordo.mp4 Watch the construction of Gordo, the Barosaurus skeleton mounted in the James and Louise Temerty Galleries of the Age of Dinosaurs. The real fossil specimen is the largest dinosaur ever to be mounted in Canada at almost 27.5 metres (90 feet) in length. Royal Ontario Museum Fri, 4 Jan 2008 00:15:36 EST no 00:02:04 no dinosaurs,dinos,barosaurus,rom,royal,ontario,museum Associate Curator, David Evans introduces the ROM's new barosaurus as it is being installed in the James and Louise Temerty Galleries of the Age of Dinosaurs. Discover how it was found and what make this skeleton so unique to the collection. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/evans.mp4 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/evans.mp4 Associate Curator, David Evans introduces the ROM's new barosaurus as it is being installed in the James and Louise Temerty Galleries of the Age of Dinosaurs. Discover how it was found and what make this skeleton so unique to the collection. David Evans Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:09:51 EST no 00:03:25 no dinosaurs,dinos,david,dave,evans,curator,rom,royal,ontario,museum Hugh Brewster, author of Breakout Dinosaurs: Canada's Coolest, Scariest Ancient Creatures – Return!, reveals some of his favourite dinosaurs. His ninth children's book, created with ROM curators, is filled with fascinating facts and captivating images. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/brewster.mp4 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/brewster.mp4 Hugh Brewster, author of Breakout Dinosaurs: Canada's Coolest, Scariest Ancient Creatures – Return!, reveals some of his favourite dinosaurs. His ninth children's book, created with ROM curators, is filled with fascinating facts and captivating images. Hugh Brewster Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:10:13 EST no 00:03:06 no dinosaurs,dinos,trex,t.rex,hugh,brewster,rom,royal,ontario,museum Observe one of the most challenging construction projects in North America, the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal. The sequence documents development from May 2003 to November 2007 through a series of still images captured daily at 1 pm during construction and at 10-minute intervals throughout opening week. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/building.mp4 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/building.mp4 Observe one of the most challenging construction projects in North America, the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal. The sequence documents development from May 2003 to November 2007 through a series of still images captured daily at 1 pm during construction and at 10-minute intervals throughout opening week. Produced by the Royal Ontario Museum Thu, 6 Dec 2007 00:09:06 EST no 00:05:02 no rom,royal,ontario,museum A look inside the history of the ROM's most valuable resource, the Department of Museum Volunteers, a group of individuals passionately dedicated to sharing their love of the ROM with museum patrons, who celebrated their 50th anniversary in October of 2007. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/dmv.mp4 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/dmv.mp4 A look inside the history of the ROM's most valuable resource, the Department of Museum Volunteers, a group of individuals passionately dedicated to sharing their love of the ROM with museum patrons, who celebrated their 50th anniversary in October of 2007. Produced by Ian Daffern, Jeun Lee and narrated by Koula Bouloukos Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:09:06 EST no 00:04:44 no rom,royal,ontario,museum,dmv,department museum volunteers Assistant Curator, Janet Waddington on the ROM's cast of Tyrannosaurus rex, one of the first specimens to be installed in the James and Louise Temerty Galleries of the Age of Dinosaurs, opening winter 2007/2008. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/trex.mp4 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/trex.mp4 Assistant Curator, Janet Waddington on the ROM's cast of Tyrannosaurus rex, one of the first specimens to be installed in the James and Louise Temerty Galleries of the Age of Dinosaurs, opening winter 2007/2008. Janet Waddington Thu, 06 Sep 2007 00:17:33 EST no 00:02:45 no dino,dinosaur,t rex,rom,royal,ontario,museum Private collector, Martin Howard speaks about the development of the typewriter, highlighting examples from his own collection on display in the exhibition Early Typewriters (July 7, 2007 to January 2008). http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/m4v/typewriter.m4v http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/m4v/typewriter.m4v Private collector, Martin Howard speaks about the development of the typewriter, highlighting examples from his own collection on display in the exhibition Early Typewriters (July 7, 2007 to January 2008). Martin Howard Thu, 16 Aug 2007 00:17:33 EST no 00:02:24 no early typwriters,rom,royal,ontario,museum Highlights from the tenth annual Fact? or Fiction? event, hosted by Valerie Pringle and Howard Glassman. Fuelled by great food and beverages, guests compete for a fabulous prize in an exciting game of guess-the-artifact. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/factorfiction2006.mp4 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/factorfiction2006.mp4 Highlights from the tenth annual Fact? or Fiction? event, hosted by Valerie Pringle and Howard Glassman. Fuelled by great food and beverages, guests compete for a fabulous prize in an exciting game of guess-the-artifact. Valerie Pringle and Howard Glassman Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:17:33 EST no 00:05:43 no fact or fiction,rom,royal,ontario,museum Assistant curator, Ka Bo Tsang discusses two paintings depicting women by Katsushika Hokusai, the preeminent ukiyo-e painter, in Drama and Desire: Japanese Paintings from the Floating World 1690 - 1850. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/tsang1.mp4 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/tsang1.mp4 Assistant curator, Ka Bo Tsang discusses two paintings depicting women by Katsushika Hokusai, the preeminent ukiyo-e painter, in Drama and Desire: Japanese Paintings from the Floating World 1690 - 1850. Ka Bo Tsang Fri, 06 Jul 2007 00:11:18 EST no 00:04:55 no painting,japanese,Katsushika Hokusai,ka bo tsangpodcasts,rom,royal,ontario,museum Assistant curator, Ka Bo Tsang highlights the range and versatility of Katsushika Hokusai's work on display in Drama and Desire: Japanese Paintings from the Floating World 1690 - 1850. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/tsang2.mp4 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/tsang2.mp4 Assistant curator, Ka Bo Tsang highlights the range and versatility of Katsushika Hokusai's work on display in Drama and Desire: Japanese Paintings from the Floating World 1690 - 1850. Ka Bo Tsang Fri, 06 Jul 2007 00:11:18 EST no 00:05:33 no painting,japanese,Katsushika Hokusai,ka bo tsangpodcasts,rom,royal,ontario,museum Highlights from a discussion between the artist Hiroshi Sugimoto, featured artist in the History of History exhibition, and Daniel Libeskind, architect of the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp3/sugimoto_lecture.mp3 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp3/sugimoto_lecture.mp3 Highlights from a discussion between the artist Hiroshi Sugimoto, featured artist in the History of History exhibition, and Daniel Libeskind, architect of the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal. Hiroshi Sugimoto and Daniel Libeskind Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:10:06 EST no 00:36:19 no conversation,Hiroshi Sugimoto,Daniel Libeskind,history of history,exhibition,podcasts,rom,royal,ontario,museum Weekend highlights of the opening celebrations for the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal, June 1 to June 3, 2007. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/highlights.mp4 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/highlights.mp4 Weekend highlights of the opening celebrations for the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal, June 1 to June 3, 2007. New Media Thu, 21 Jun 2007 00:13:33 EST no 00:02:10 no michael lee-chin crystal,crystal,podcasts,rom,royal,ontario,museum 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. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/thorsell.mp4 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/thorsell.mp4 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. William Thorsell Thu, 31 May 2007 00:09:30 EST no 00:03:32 no william thorsell,director,michael lee-chin crystal,crystal,podcasts,rom,royal,ontario,museum Slide show set to music showing construction of the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/crystal.mp4 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/crystal.mp4 Slide show set to music showing construction of the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal. Stephanie Gibson & Lucy Di Pietro Thu, 24 May 2007 00:09:42 EST no 00:02:22 no michael lee-chin crystal,crystal,podcasts,rom,royal,ontario,museum Assistant Curator Brian Musselwhite reveals the treasures of the ROM's paperweight collection. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/paperweights.mp4 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/paperweights.mp3 Assistant Curator Brian Musselwhite reveals the treasures of the ROM's paperweight collection. Brian Musselwhite Thu, 10 May 2007 00:10:13 EST no 00:03:32 no glass worlds,paperweights,brian musselwhite,podcasts,rom,royal,ontario,museum ROM Artist Georgia Guenther creates a model of the tomb at Huaca Loro as part of the exhibition Ancient Peru Unearthed: Golden Treasures of a Lost Civilization. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/georgia.mp4 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/georgia.mp3 ROM Artist Georgia Guenther creates a model of the tomb at Huaca Loro as part of the exhibition Ancient Peru Unearthed: Golden Treasures of a Lost Civilization. Georgia Guenther Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:10:13 EST no 00:04:20 no Sican Lord's Tomb,Georgia Guenther,ancient peru,podcasts,rom,royal,ontario,museum Kids on hanging out, doing and seeing neat stuff at the ROM during March Break. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/marchbreak2007.mp4 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/marchbreak2007.mp4 Kids on hanging out, doing and seeing neat stuff at the ROM during March Break. Royal Ontario Museum Thu, 15 Mar 2007 00:10:06 EST no 00:02:18 no march break,podcasts,rom,royal,ontario,museum William Thorsell (Director & CEO) and Justin Jennings (Associate Curator) address the audience at the media preview of the exhibition Ancient Peru Unearthed. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp3/perumediapreview.mp3 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp3/perumediapreview.mp3 William Thorsell (Director & CEO) and Justin Jennings (Associate Curator) address the audience at the media preview of the exhibition Ancient Peru Unearthed. William Thorsell & Justin Jennings Fri, 9 Mar 2007 00:09:36 EST no 00:06:08 no peru,sican,exhibition,media preview,justin jennings,william thorsell,podcasts,rom,royal,ontario,museum Registrar Lisa Tillotson from the Nickle Arts Museum in Calgary, describes the challenges of transporting and unpacking a priceless collection from Peru. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/PackingPeru.mp4 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/PackingPeru.mp3 Registrar Lisa Tillotson from the Nickle Arts Museum in Calgary, describes the challenges of transporting and unpacking a priceless collection from Peru. Lisa Tillotson Wed, 7 Mar 2007 00:09:36 EST no 00:02:54 no peru,sican,exhibition,media preview,lisa tillotson,podcasts,rom,royal,ontario,museum Assistant Curator Burton Lim describes the process of preparing specimens collected in the field for research and study. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/specimen.mp4 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/specimen.mp4 Assistant Curator Burton Lim describes the process of preparing specimens collected in the field for research and study. Burton Lim Thu, 1 Mar 2007 00:10:10 EST no 00:01:38 no specimen preparation,specimen,burton lim,podcasts,rom,royal,ontario,museum Senior photographer Brian Boyle provides a brief history of photography at the ROM, and describes the process and technology used to create digital images today. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/m4v/brian.m4v http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/m4v/brian.m4v Senior photographer Brian Boyle provides a brief history of photography at the ROM, and describes the process and technology used to create digital images today. Brian Boyle Thu, 25 Jan 2007 00:11:16 EST no 00:02:49 no photos,photography,digital imaging,brian boyle,podcasts,rom,royal,ontario,museum Assistant Curator Burton Lim describes a typical day of fieldwork in China, from preparing bat and rodent specimens to recording field notes, and of course enjoying camp meals. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/burton.mp4 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/burton.mp4 Assistant Curator Burton Lim describes a typical day of fieldwork in China, from preparing bat and rodent specimens to recording field notes, and of course enjoying camp meals. Burton Lim Thu, 25 Jan 2007 00:11:16 EST no 00:01:28 no burton lim,fieldwork,bats,rodents,podcasts,rom,royal ontario museum Information on ROM objects and spaces selected by Director & CEO, William Thorsell. The audio tour is narrated by CBC radio host, Andy Barrie. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/audio/mp3/directorstour.mp3 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/audio/mp3/directorstour.mp3 Information on ROM objects and spaces selected by Director & CEO, William Thorsell. The audio tour is narrated by CBC radio host, Andy Barrie. William Thorsell, Director & CEO, ROM Fri, 19 Jan 2007 00:11:50 EST no 00:36:55 no audio tour,william thorsell,rom,royal ontario museum Gemologist Katherine Dunnell provides an overview of sapphires, and explains the allure of rubies. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/katherine.mp4 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/katherine.mp4 Gemologist Katherine Dunnell provides an overview of sapphires, and explains the allure of rubies. Katherine Dunnell Thu, 11 Jan 2007 00:13:50 EST no 00:04:56 no sapphires,rubies,gemology,katherine dunnell,podcasts,rom,royal ontario museum Technician Liliane Lortie on the personal appeal of the beadwork displayed in the Daphne Cockwell Gallery of Canada: First Peoples. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/liliane3.mp4 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/liliane3.mp4 Technician Liliane Lortie on the personal appeal of the beadwork displayed in the Daphne Cockwell Gallery of Canada: First Peoples. Liliane Lortie Thu, 11 Jan 2007 00:13:50 EST no 00:04:02 no beadwork,first peoples,daphne cockwell gallery,liliane lortie,podcasts,rom,royal ontario museum Associate Curator Jean-Bernard Caron takes us behind-the-scenes for a brief peak at the collection storage for the Burgess Shale fossils. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/m4v/jeanbernard2.m4v http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/m4v/jeanbernard2.m4v Associate Curator Jean-Bernard Caron takes us behind-the-scenes for a brief peak at the collection storage for the Burgess Shale fossils. Jean-Bernard Caron Thu, 14 Dec 2006 00:10:40 EST no 00:04:31 no burgess shale,jean bernard caron,podcasts,rom,royal,ontario,museum Intern Melissa Banwell speaks with kids in the galleries and discovers interesting and fun things to do and see at the ROM. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/m4v/melissa.m4v http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/m4v/melissa.m4v Intern Melissa Banwell speaks with kids in the galleries and discovers interesting and fun things to do and see at the ROM. Melissa Banwell Thu, 14 Dec 2006 00:10:40 EST no 00:03:59 no kids,discovery,learning,rom,melissa banwell,podcasts,royal,ontario,museum 98.1 CHFI morning show hosts, Erin Davis and Mike Cooper tour the Italian Arts & Design exhibition, highlighting select objects, including furniture by Strum and Pesce, fashion by Pucci, and more. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/chfi.mp4 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/chfi.mp4 98.1 CHFI morning show hosts, Erin Davis and Mike Cooper tour the Italian Arts & Design exhibition, highlighting select objects, including furniture by Strum and Pesce, fashion by Pucci, and more. Erin Davis and Mike Cooper Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:17:40 EST no 00:07:11 no chfi,erin davis,mike cooper,italian arts,design,podcasts,rom,royal,ontario,museum Associate Curator, Jean-Bernard Caron presents an overview of the fossil collection from the Burgess Shale, B.C., highlighting a number of specimens. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/jeanbernard.mp4 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp4/jeanbernard.mp4 Associate Curator, Jean Bernard Caron presents an overview of the fossil collection from the Burgess Shale, B.C., highlighting a number of specimens. Jean-Bernard Caron Thu, 16 Nov 2006 00:09:16 EST no 00:05:09 no burgess shale,jean bernard caron,podcasts,rom,royal,ontario,museum Curator Robert Little discusses a project drawing for the House of Fascism, designed by Giuseppe Terragni in the early 1930s. The item is currently on display in Italian Arts & Design. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/m4v/bob.m4v http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/m4v/bob.m4v Curator Robert Little discusses a project drawing for the House of Fascism, designed by Giuseppe Terragni in the early 1930s. The item is currently on display in Italian Arts & Design. Robert Little Fri, 03 Nov 2006 00:17:24 EST no 00:04:48 no casa del fascio,robert little,italians arts,design,rom,royal,ontario,museum Technician Matthew Hallett on the process and technology used to create 3D images of objects in the ROM's collections http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/m4v/matt.m4v http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/m4v/matt.m4v Technician Matthew Hallett on the process and technology used to create 3D images of objects in the ROM's collections Matthew Hallett Thu, 02 Nov 2006 00:10:55 EST no 00:01:31 no 3d,scanning,rom,matthew hallett,royal,ontario,museum Audio guide excerpt highlighting the invention of the Vespa by engineer Corradino D'Ascanio and its production by the Piaggio Company; the Vespa 125 is exhibited in Italian Arts & Design. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp3/vespa.mp3 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp3/vespa.mp3 Audio guide excerpt highlighting the invention of the Vespa by engineer Corradino D'Ascanio and its production by the Piaggio Company; the Vespa 125 is exhibited in Italian Arts & Design. Montreal Museum of Fine Arts Thu, 26 Oct 2006 00:16:55 EST no 00:02:16 no Vespa,Corradino D'Ascanio,italian,arts,design,rom,royal,ontario,museum Audio tour excerpt on fashion designer Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo and his elegant Delphos dress on display in Italian Arts & Design. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp3/dress.mp3 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp3/dress.mp3 Audio tour excerpt on fashion designer Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo and his elegant Delphos dress on display in Italian Arts & Design. Montreal Museum of Fine Arts Thu, 26 Oct 2006 00:16:55 EST no 00:02:18 no delphos dress,italian,arts,design,rom,royal,ontario,museum Manager Glen Ellis on the history and current use of Philosophers' Walk, a pedestrian pathway and green space, flanking the Museum. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/m4v/glen.m4v http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/m4v/glen.m4v Manager Glen Ellis on the history and current use of Philosophers' Walk, a pedestrian pathway and green space, flanking the Museum. Glen Ellis Fri, 20 Oct 2006 00:11:55 EST no 00:03:54 no philosophers walk, rom, glen, ellis Departmental Assistant Stephanie Gibson on the history of the ROM and its relationship to the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/m4v/stephanie2.m4v http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/m4v/stephanie2.m4v Departmental Assistant Stephanie Gibson on the history of the ROM and its relationship to the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal. Stephanie Gibson Thu, 19 Oct 2006 00:16:30 EST no 00:03:22 no rom, history, michael lee-chin, crysal, construction, stephanie, gibson Technician Liliane Lortie takes a quick tour of the exhibition Carlos Garaicoa. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/m4v/liliane2.m4v http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/m4v/liliane2.m4v Technician Liliane Lortie takes a quick tour of the exhibition Carlos Garaicoa. Liliane Lortie Thu, 05 Oct 2006 00:10:00 EST no 00:02:32 no carlos garaicoa, exhibiton, musuem, royal ontario, ROM, liliane, lortie Technician Oliver Haddrath discusses the genetic relationship of large flightless birds (third episode of three). (Episode 3 of 3) http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/m4v/oliver3.m4v http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/m4v/oliver3.m4v Technician Oliver Haddrath discusses the genetic relationship of large flightless birds (third episode of three). (Episode 3 of 3) Oliver Haddrath Thu, 05 Oct 2006 00:10:00 EST no 00:01:44 no flightless, birds, museum, royal ontario, ROM, oliver, haddrath Graphic designer Tara Winterhalt on the characteristics and use of light in the Museum building, including the new galleries. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/m4v/tara.m4v http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/m4v/tara.m4v Graphic designer Tara Winterhalt on the characteristics and use of light in the Museum building, including the new galleries. Tara Winterhalt Thu, 05 Oct 2006 00:10:00 EST no 00:02:38 no light, crystal, michael lee-chin, museum, royal ontario, ROM, tara, winterhalt Technician Oliver Haddrath speaks about the process of sequencing DNA, and introduces the project studying bird origins and the extinct moa of New Zealand. (Episode 2 of 3) http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/m4v/oliver2.m4v http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/m4v/oliver2.m4v Technician Oliver Haddrath speaks about the process of sequencing DNA, and introduces the project studying bird origins and the extinct moa of New Zealand. (Episode 2 of 3) Oliver Haddrath Thu, 21 Sep 2006 00:08:00 EST no 00:02:40 no dna, sequencing, royal, ontario, musuem, oliver, haddrath The artist Carlos Garaicoa on the inspiration and meaning of his work, focusing on De la serie Nuevas arquitecturas (From the Series New Architectures), 2003. http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/m4v/garaicoa2.m4v http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/m4v/garaicoa2.m4v The artist Carlos Garaicoa on the inspiration and meaning of his work, focusing on De la serie Nuevas arquitecturas (From the Series New Architectures), 2003. Kelvin Browne Thu, 21 Sep 2006 00:08:00 EST no 00:03:55 no carlos, garaicoa, royal, ontario, museum, meaning, inspriration Technician Liliane Lortie on the appeal of bats and experiencing the Bat Cave http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/m4v/liliane.m4v http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/m4v/liliane.m4v Technician Liliane Lortie on the appeal of bats and experiencing the Bat Cave Liliane Lortie Wed, 06 Sep 2006 00:08:00 EST no 00:02:25 no bat, cave, royal, ontario, museum, liliane, lortie Managing Director, Institute for Contemporary Culture, Kelvin Browne on the artist Carlos Garaicoa and the exhibtion of his work at the ROM http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp3/garaicoa.mp3 http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/mp3/garaicoa.mp3 Managing Director, Institute for Contemporary Culture, Kelvin Browne on the artist Carlos Garaicoa and the exhibtion of his work at the ROM Wed, 06 Sep 2006 00:08:00 EST Carlos Garaicoa no 00:09:06 no carlos, garaaicoa, royal, ontario, museum, cuba, cuban, art Technician Oliver Haddrath introduces DNA work at the Museum (first episode of three) http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/m4v/oliver.m4v http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/m4v/oliver.m4v Technician Oliver Haddrath introduces DNA work at the Museum (first episode of three) Wed, 06 Sep 2006 00:08:00 EST Oliver Haddrath no 00:03:22 no dna, research, royal, ontario, museum, oliver, haddrath Departmental Assistant Stephanie Gibson on hidden and overlooked Museum spaces http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/m4v/stephanie.m4v http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/m4v/stephanie.m4v Departmental Assistant Stephanie Gibson on hidden and overlooked Museum spaces Wed, 06 Sep 2006 00:08:00 EST Stephanie Gibson no 00:03:01 no space, between, spaces, hidden, overlooked, royal, ontario, museum, stephanie, gibson Teacher Jacques Lavoie on the school visits program http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/m4v/jacques.m4v http://www.rom.on.ca/media/podcasts/m4v/jacques.m4v Teacher Jacques Lavoie on the school visits program (english) Wed, 06 Sep 2006 00:08:00 EST Jacques Lavoie no 00:01:43 no education, school, visits, royal, ontario, museum, jacques, lavoie