As an archaeologist the main goal in my work is to understand the people of the past, and to share that understanding with others. As a museum archaeologist, a good way to share that knowledge is at

(Toronto, Ontario – June 6, 2013) Mesopotamia: Inventing our World, presented by RSA Insurance, is on display at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) from June 22, 2013 to January 5, 2014. The exhibition

Enjoy Iranian culture, dance, music and dining on May 25 and 26 Come out and celebrate Iranian heritage and culture at its finest. On Saturday May 25, 2013 from 11:00 am to 5:00pm the Royal Ontario

Submitted by Heidi Sobol, Senior Conservator of Paintings The conservation treatment of the Douglas fir cross-section presently on display in the Life in Crisis: Schad Gallery of Biodiversity has been

(Toronto, Ontario – May 6, 2013) Won J. Kim, Chairman of the ROM Board of Trustees and Robert E. Pierce, Chairman of the ROM Board of Governors will host the annual Chairs’ Reception at the Royal

Scientists Reveal New Species of Dog-sized Dinosaur Scientists have named a new species of bone-headed dinosaur (pachycephalosaur) from Alberta, Canada. Acrotholus audeti (Ack-RHO-tho-LUS) was

Fresh, Healthy and Affordable Menu for ROM Visitors The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) has confirmed DRUXY'S Famous Deli as its new service provider for the Museum cafeteria. Druxy's ROM Café will

Discover Toronto’s architecture and history One of the greatest ways to explore the city is walking at street level through Toronto’s neighbourhoods. Guided walking tours are offered for free by

Revitalized gallery highlights the remarkable legacy of Korea’s history and art (Toronto, Ontario – April 26, 2013) The newly renovated Gallery of Korea was unveiled in a reception held today at the

Exploring Issues of Environment and Climate Change In Conversation and Lectures “Mr. Salgado is more than a photojournalist, much the way Bono is something more than a pop star.” – The New Yorker

Patricia Harris is a true testament to the profound impact of volunteerism. Who could have imagined that when Mrs. Harris – Pat to the many people who work with her – started volunteering with the ROM

See and Be Seen at third season of #FNLROM with JUNOS Kick-off (Toronto, Ontario – April 24, 2013) – The premier social event Torontonians have been waiting for all winter is back – the third season

As I mentioned in my first post, this behind-the-scenes tour is based on a course for University of Toronto graduates that I have been teaching this semester (my excuse for the long delay between blog

The acclaimed exhibition highlighting ancient Sumer, Assyria, and Babylon, makes its North American debut at the ROM. (Toronto, Ontario – April 23, 2013) The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is the sole

Portraits of the finest quality from the ROM’s Chinese collection displayed in the Herman Herzog Levy Gallery from May 18 (Toronto, Ontario – April 9, 2013) - The tradition of hosting highly visual