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An Innovative Approach to A Puzzling Problem
Conserving an Indian Chintz Cope made in the Eighteenth Century for the Armenian Church Here in the Textile Conservation department of the ROM, Senior Textile Conservator Chris Paulocik and I have begun preparing objects for display in the upcoming exhibition: “The Cloth that Changed the World:
Introducing Zuul, Destroyer of Shins, Generator of Science
Today, the ROM unveiled a new species of armored dinosaur, Zuul crurivastator, based on an almost complete and remarkably well-preserved skeleton from the Judith River Formation of Montana. The skeleton of Zuul was acquired by the ROM with the generous support of the Louise Hawley Stone Trust, and
On the Shoulders of Giants – Phil Currie at the ROM on Oct. 7th
First introduced to dinosaurs through a plastic toy in a cerealbox, renowned palaeontologist Philip J. Currie embarked on a life-long journey to study these creatures of the past. Last year, he had a museum named after him—the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum in Alberta—and this year he joined
Exclusive Interview with World Renowned Palaeontologist Paul Sereno
ROM: Hi Paul, we are thrilled that you are coming to speak at the ROM this Sunday and we would love it if you could answer a couple of questions in advance as we prepare for your arrival. I understand you studied art and biology at Northern Illinois University. How did you go from that to becoming
Canada – the 51st State?
How would you describe the relationship between Canada and our closest ally and neighbour? Child/Mother? Sibling rivalry? Victim/Bully? Worshippers/Idol? Friends? Enemies? Frenemies? Some would argue that in everything but name we are effectively the 51st State with a puppet Prime Minister whose
Ultimate Dinos Sneak Peek: Dinosaurs and Wine
March 24, 2012 In the world of palaeontology, Argentina is famous for its spectacular dinosaur fossils. But in the greater world, it is known for, among many other things, its amazing wine. The province of Mendoza has been producing world-renown wine for many years, but in the last decade
Opening a Can of Ancient Worms
David M. Rudkin, Assistant Curator in Invertebrate Palaeontology, will be presenting at the upcoming ROM Research Colloquium – join us on February 3 at 11:30am in the Signy & Cléophée Eaton Theatre to hear more about An Embarrassment of Worms: Fossil Priapulida from the Silurian of
Saskatchewan’s newest dinosaur has ROM connection
Today, Caleb Brown and colleagues announced the discovery of Canada’s newest dinosaur, Thescelosaurus assiniboiensis – the first new dinosaur species to be discovered in Saskatchewan since 1926. The new dinosaur is named after the historic District of Assiniboia, where it was found. The
On the Rocks Again — in which a pair of intrepid palaeontologists head for the hinterland.
Ah, the romance of fieldwork. There’s nothing quite like waiting for the morning sun to rise high enough to illuminate a cold, wet outcrop, so that one can spend the next 8 or 9 hours kneeling in mud and splitting razor-sharp rock slabs. But we have hot coffee in the thermos, dry gloves in the
National Philanthropy Day
Special thank you to our volunteers, donors, patrons and supporters On November 15, 2012, we celebrated National Philanthropy Day, a special day to recognize and pay tribute to the many contributions that philanthropy—and the great leaders in our philanthropic community—have made in Canada