November 2013

Monthly Archive: November 2013

Wildlife Photography: When Science Meets Art

Posted: November 15, 2013 - 16:03 , by ROM
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Biodiversity, Nature, Research
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A small, spotted tree frog rests on the zoom lense of camera.

PhD Candidate and ROM Biodiversity researcher Pedro Bernardo shares his feelings about wildlife photography.

Weapon Wednesday: The Burmese Dha

Posted: November 13, 2013 - 11:35 , by Robert Mason
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Weapon Wednesday, World Culture
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Burmese dha

Across South East and South Asia the traditional weapons often bear close affinities to the tools of the region...

Keaton Smith's ROM Inspiration

Posted: November 12, 2013 - 11:44 , by ROM
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Behind-the-scenes, Palaeontology, Fossils & Evolution, Education & Engagement
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Keaton Smith at the ROM © Deborah Smith

This is a guest blog post by Keaton Smith, published by Jesika Arseneau...

Wildlife photography, Species at Risk in Ontario and what YOU can do to help

Posted: November 11, 2013 - 14:59 , by royal
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Biodiversity, Nature, Photography, Research
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Images of assorted species at risk from Ontario, including a Barn owl, a Monarch butterfly, a Lake Sturgeon, and a Fowler's toad.

The ROM partners with many organizations and individuals to promote awareness about, and to conserve, species at risk in Ontario.

Exposing the ROM ‘Minoan’ Goddess

Posted: November 6, 2013 - 13:01 , by ROM
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Ancient Cultures, World Culture, Greece and Rome, Behind-the-scenes, Research, Technology
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X-ray image of the ROM goddess (still 'fully' dressed)

I’m very excited to announce that a short video about the ‘Minoan’ Ivory Goddess has just gone live!