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The ROM gets a new Roof

Posted: August 27, 2013 - 15:10 , by ROM
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Behind-the-scenes
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Looking south from the Rotunda roof

Stay tuned - my next blog will show you exactly what components go into the ROM's new roof.

Damien’s Wish: A Day as a Palaeontologist

Posted: August 9, 2013 - 15:40 , by ROM
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Behind-the-scenes, Education & Engagement
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Damien in the collection room with Dr. Hans Larsson and Dr. David Evans.

This week the ROM and Make-A-Wish Canada teamed up to help grant Damien—who has been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia—his wish to be a paleontologist for a day and work alongside curators behind the scenes. T

The 'Goddess' and the Museum: "What's in a name?"

Posted: August 9, 2013 - 08:10 , by ROM
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Ancient Cultures, World Culture, Greece and Rome, Behind-the-scenes, Research
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The ROM Ivory 'Minoan' Goddess, 1991

In this third instalment of work on the ROM archives find out why the Ivory 'Minoan' Goddess has held such a lasting fascination.

The Caribou I Haven’t Seen

Posted: August 8, 2013 - 15:00 , by ROM
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Biodiversity, From the Field, Research
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Caribou Skull lying on the grass

Leslie Bol, a wildlife biologist, speaks about her experience while doing an aerial caribou survey in Nunavut.

The 'Goddess' and the Museum: Museum Attitudes

Posted: August 7, 2013 - 08:54 , by ROM
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Ancient Cultures, World Culture, Greece and Rome, Behind-the-scenes, Research
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The ROM ivory and gold figurine on display

In this second instalment of my work on the archives I pick up the story of the ROM’s ‘Minoan’ Ivory Goddess, looking at her fluctuating reputation within the museum itself.

The 'Goddess' and the Museum: The Early Years

Posted: August 6, 2013 - 17:58 , by ROM
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Ancient Cultures, World Culture, Greece and Rome, Behind-the-scenes, Research
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The front pages of The Palace of Minos volume 4, published by Sir Arthur Evans in 1935

Join me in delving into the archives to uncover the story of this iconic object.....

New Research from the Burgess Shale: Thorny worms that swarmed in the Cambrian seas

Posted: July 31, 2013 - 10:35 , by ROM
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Fossils & Evolution, Research
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Fossilized Hallucigenia sparsa.

Hallucigenia sparsa is no ordinary animal. This poster child of the Burgess Shale biota is the ultimate weirdo!

Behind the Scenes: What the ROM is Doing this Afternoon

Posted: July 25, 2013 - 15:00 , by ROM
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Behind-the-scenes, Education & Engagement
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Woman standing in Museum.

Deidra Leowinata, an EVC student explores behind the scenes and introduces you to the many faces of the ROM.

The Blueprint of Life - DNA & YOU

Posted: July 22, 2013 - 15:00 , by ROM
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Fossils & Evolution, Biodiversity, Behind-the-scenes, Research
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Christine Black, a volunteer in the ROM's DNA lab shares her experience and encourages you to join her at this months Curators Corner DNA & YOU!

New Acquisition: Late Triassic Araucarian Conifer

Posted: July 22, 2013 - 12:00 , by ROM
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Palaeontology, Recent Acquisitions, Collections
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Inside the shipping room, inspecting a wooden crate

Last week the museum acquired a Late Triassic Araucarian Conifer.