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Illustration of Burgess Shale
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Burgess Shale Projects

The Cambrian radiation represents the sudden worldwide appearance and rapid diversification of animals. The record of this critical event is documented in a series of exceptional fossil deposits with
Dr. Mark Engstrom helping to prepare the whale for it's trip back to the Royal Ontario Museum.
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Blue Whale

In May 2014, a small ROM team travelled to Newfoundland to salvage a Blue Whale that had washed ashore. This unfortunate event presents an unprecedented opportunity to study one of the more endangered
Ceramics recovered in an intact tomb at Collota.
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Long Distance Interaction in the Ancient Andes

The impact of the Wari (AD 600 - 1000) and Inca (AD 1430 - 1532) states in the Cotahuasi, Majes, and Siguas Valleys of southern Peru.
Life reconstruction of Wendiceratops pinhornenis. Credit: Danielle Dufault.
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Introducing Wendiceratops: A remarkable new horned dinosaur

Wendiceratops pinhornensis was discovered by acclaimed fossil hunter Wendy Sloboda in southern Alberta in 2010. It lived 79 million years ago, making it one of the oldest named members of the horned
Detail of the head of the Minoan Ivory Goddess.
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Minoan Ivory Goddess

Of Africa
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Of Africa

Of Africa is a multiplatform and multiyear project aimed at rethinking historical and contemporary representations of Africa.
Front cover of the book Anyang and Sanxingdui.
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Anyang and Sanxingdui: Unveiling the Mysteries of Ancient Chinese Civilizations

This study by the Bishop White Curator of Far Eastern Art, Chen Shen, presents the newest research and discoveries at Anyang and Sanxingdui. He conveys as well the romance of archaeology, the human
Photo of ROM staff at Indian Chintz workshop.
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“Indian Chintz” Workshop

Decorative textile fragment with geometric and floral patterns in blue, beige, and red tones.
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Roman and Islamic Textiles from the Egyptian Site of Quseir al-Qadim

Close-up of an ivory dress bodice with a bow on the left shoulder.
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The Consumption, Social Function and Style of Couture in Toronto, 1945-1965

Close-up of beige woven net with knotted fringe on a black background.
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Textiles in the Social History of Colonial New England

The image shows a faded blue and white textile depicting a scene with figures and architectural elements.
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European Textile Printing, 1680-1780

Close-up of a light blue fabric with stitched quilted patterns including a butterfly and symmetrical lines.
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The Second-Hand Clothes Trade in 18th-century England

Vintage lace dress with sheer overlay and floral embroidery near the hem.
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The Production of Glamour: The Social History of Lingerie, 1909-1959

Black ink drawing on beige background showing a scene with stylized plants, animals, and a small building.
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Popular Culture of Rural China: Twentieth-Century Blue and White Folk Embroideries of Yunnan and Sichuan