Author Archive: ROM
Monthly Archive: December ROM
Ontario tables the "Invasive Species Act": What is it, and what role should natural history museums play?
Why is this legislation important, and how can museums support it?
ROM ‘Minoan’ Goddess Hangout: battling with technology!
Dr. Kenneth Lapatin, an expert in ancient ivory and gold statues, talks about the ROM's ‘Minoan’ goddess in a Google+ Hangout. His research and publications about the suspect Minoan ivory figurines prompted the ROM to reconsider the display of their own ‘icon’.
Mighty Burgess Shale fossil site discovered in Kootenay National Park
Today we are proud to report the extraordinary discovery of a new fossil deposit in Kootenay National Park.
Forbidden City Preparations
A sneak peek of the preparations and installation process of The Forbidden City: Inside the Court of China's Emperors!
Forbidden City Crates Arrive
All the wonderful artifcats from the ROM’s upcoming blockbuster exhibition, The Forbidden City: Inside the Court of China's Emperors, have finally arrived from Beijing's Palace Museum!
#MuseumSelfie day @ROMtoronto
Yesterday we joined an international tweet up called #MuseumSelfie day, here's our recap.
Behind the scenes in New World Archaeology with April Hawkins
April shows us what goes on behind the scenes in the New World Archaeology Department
The Evans Connection Part 2: The Minoans Created
The continuation of the story of how the British archeologist, Sir Arthur Evans, made his own particular interpretation of the ancient Minoan civilization so popular.
The Evans Connection Part 1: The Minoans Discovered
I pick up the story of the Ivory ‘Minoan’ Goddess to discuss why the ROM, or indeed anyone, believed that the figurine was genuine (or why she was created, if she is fake).
2013 Social Media year in review: Facebook
Looking back on our year via Facebook at the museum.
