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Challenge your views at Rome & Greece Weekend

Challenge your views at Rome & Greece Weekend

Ancient Rome & Greece Weekend is fast approaching and we’ve just installed this year’s temporary display of objects ‘ Out of the Vaults ’.  The two showcases in the corridor between the Rome gallery and the Byzantium and Roman East gallery on Level 3 have a selection of objects from

Cloth hunting in Tanzania

Stone Town, Zanzibar, from the ferry The heart of Stone Town Indian Ocean at sunset In the 19th century, cloth was big business in East Africa. From present-day Somalia down to Mozambique, the whole eastern half of the continent was experiencing an economic boom as it exported elephant ivory,

Writing on Walls- conversation with Gallery Text Editor, Christine Caroppo

Writing on Walls- conversation with Gallery Text Editor, Christine Caroppo

Ever been to an exhibition where there were no labels on the walls? I have. Usually these are art galleries and the experience of looking becomes a creative one for me rather than an informational one. I’ve enjoyed the freedom that brings, but mostly, I find myself wishing for just a little

Stories from 2B- Week 1: Paying attention to what's behind the curtain

Stories from 2B- Week 1: Paying attention to what's behind the curtain

This is where they’ve stashed me and where I’ve been working for the past five days. “2B or not 2B?” That is the question I have frequently been asking myself as I become horribly and regularly lost in these halls. These stairwells are like the Tardis, I end up somewhere but I’m not quite

Live @ the ROM- Ancient Greece & Rome Weekend!

Live @ the ROM- Ancient Greece & Rome Weekend!

Inside and outside the ROM on June 15th and 16th Ancient Greece and Rome Family Weekend is in full swing. Our galleries are full of experts- some in period clothing!   Try your hand at archery on our range Be inspired and create something at the arts & crafts tables Wear some replica armour

The Handweaving Arts of Madagascar

The Handweaving Arts of Madagascar

This ongoing research project aims to document in detail the vibrant handweaving and dress traditions of Madagascar, a large island lying off the east coast of Africa. Historically one of the region's major weaving centres, Madagascar is home to a wide range of fibres, dyes and costume styles.

The Making of "Life in Crisis: Schad Gallery of Biodiversity"- by Kati Bruch

The Making of "Life in Crisis: Schad Gallery of Biodiversity"- by Kati Bruch

Written by Kati Bruch, Environmental Visual Communication Student w/ Fleming College at the ROM The "Life in Crisis: Schad Gallery of Biodiversity" turns four this year! Come celebrate with us in one of the ROM’s most popular galleries, this Saturday, June 29 from 11am to 4pm.    

Re-enactment, Archaeology, and the Ancient Rome & Greece Weekend V of IV: The Final Story

Re-enactment, Archaeology, and the Ancient Rome & Greece Weekend V of IV: The Final Story

Ancient Rome & Greece Weekend is over, and I thought I would show you the results of my attempt to create a recreation, re-enactment, or impression of a soldier from Dura-Europos (so this is not really one of the original IV, so to speak, hence it is V of IV). In the group above you can see me

Google Hangout: Live from Borneo

Google Hangout: Live from Borneo

ROM Curators live from Borneo at Friday Night Live.

Google Hangout: Live from Borneo

Google Hangout: Live from Borneo

ROM Curators live from Borneo at Friday Night Live