December 2012

Monthly Archive: December 2012

ROM for the Holidays: more than just family fun

Posted: December 30, 2012 - 11:20 , by ROM
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Programs and Events, ROMkids, Palaeontology
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As a kid, I took my Christmas list very seriously. As an adult, I've realized that the greatest gifts are...you know. 

Archaeological Achievements of the ROM - 1914 to 2012

Posted: December 18, 2012 - 13:20 , by ROM
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Archaeology, Exhibitions and Galleries, Archives
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This blog post was written by Kara Ma, ROM's Rebanks Intern. 

As the newest Rebanks Intern, I am excited to present the latest ROM Library display case, located on the main floor just in front of the Library and Archives. On display is a timeline depicting highlights of the ROM’s extensive work and achievements in the field of archaeology

Komodo Dragon Preparation, Step Two: To the Bug Cave! I mean, Bug ROOM

Posted: December 12, 2012 - 15:31 , by Nicole Richards
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Behind-the-scenes, Biodiversity, Collections
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A close-up of the Komodo Dragon head before preparation of the speciman began

Viewer discretion advised. Images depict a Komodo Dragon being dissected as it is prepared for the ROM's collections. Some images may be shocking.

The Fruits of our Labour: ROM images in print

Posted: December 10, 2012 - 15:46 , by royal
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Behind-the-scenes, Archives
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Two stacks of books that include images from the Royal Ontario Museum

A behind-the-scenes look at the publication of ROM images and a custom photo shoot of El Anatsui’s artwork.

Adventures at Big Fish River

Posted: December 10, 2012 - 15:38 , by Mia Ijacic
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Mineralogy, From the Field, Research
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This blog post was written by Dr. Kim Tait, Curator of Mineralogy at the ROM. As the new recipient of the YPC Research Fund, Kim has travelled to the northeastern corner of the Yukon—a remote region rich with minerals called Rapid Creek. Her work builds on the legacy of ROM research on phosphate minerals, which are one of the largest and most complex in the mineral kingdom and act as the atomic building blocks of our natural world.

David Krause & our FINAL Dinosaur Day!

Posted: December 5, 2012 - 21:55 , by Kiron Mukherjee
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ROMkids, Palaeontology, Programs and Events
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Just like the non-avian dinosaurs, our Dino Days have come to an end. This Saturday December 8th, marks our last Dinosaur Day of the 2012 season.

Majungasaurus trying to take flight. #forevertrying

Majungasaurus trying to take flight. #forevertrying

Biodiversity: It's in Our Nature Announcement

Posted: December 5, 2012 - 11:40 , by ROM
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Biodiversity, Programs and Events
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On Monday afternoon, on behalf of the ROM, Janet Carding was pleased to welcome The Honourable Michael Gravelle, Minister of Natural Resources, for the announcement of Biodiversity: It's in Our Nature, the Ontario government’s new biodiversity plan.