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- The ROM Welcomes Gordo the BarosaurusAssociate Curator, David Evans introduces the ROM's new Barosaurus as it is being installed in the James and Louise Temerty Galleries of the Age of Dinosaurs. Discover how it was found and what makes this skeleton so unique to the collection.Associate Curator, David Evans introduces the ROM's new Barosaurus as it is being installed in the James and Louise Temerty Galleries of the Age of Dinosaurs. Discover how it was …Royal Ontario Museum
- Breakout Dinosaurs with Hugh BrewsterHugh Brewster, author of Breakout Dinosaurs: Canada's Coolest, Scariest Ancient Creatures – Return!, reveals some of his favourite dinosaurs. His ninth children's book, created with ROM curators, is filled with fascinating facts and captivating images.Hugh Brewster, author of Breakout Dinosaurs: Canada's Coolest, Scariest Ancient Creatures – Return!, reveals some of his favourite dinosaurs. His ninth children's book, created with ROM curators, is filled with …Royal Ontario Museum
- Staff Favourites: Paul Kane PaintingsTechnician Liliane Lortie talks about the Paul Kane paintings on display in the Daphne Cockwell Gallery of Canada: First Peoples.Technician Liliane Lortie talks about the Paul Kane paintings on display in the Daphne Cockwell Gallery of Canada: First Peoples.Royal Ontario Museum
- Marking the Moche: Tattoos and Body Modification in Ancient PeruAssociate Curator Justin Jennings talks about Moche objects on loan to the ROM from the Linden Museum in Stuttgart, Germany.Associate Curator Justin Jennings talks about Moche objects on loan to the ROM from the Linden Museum in Stuttgart, Germany.Royal Ontario Museum
- ROM Backstage: Modelling the Sicán Lord's TombROM Artist Georgia Guenther creates a model of the tomb at Huaca Loro as part of the exhibition Ancient Peru Unearthed: Golden Treasures of a Lost Civilization.ROM Artist Georgia Guenther creates a model of the tomb at Huaca Loro as part of the exhibition Ancient Peru Unearthed: Golden Treasures of a Lost Civilization.Royal Ontario Museum
- March Break at the Royal Ontario MuseumKids on hanging out, doing and seeing neat stuff at the ROM during March Break.Kids on hanging out, doing and seeing neat stuff at the ROM during March Break.Royal Ontario Museum
- Packing PeruRegistrar Lisa Tillotson from the Nickle Arts Museum in Calgary, describes the challenges of transporting and unpacking a priceless collection from Peru.Registrar Lisa Tillotson from the Nickle Arts Museum in Calgary, describes the challenges of transporting and unpacking a priceless collection from Peru.Royal Ontario Museum
- Specimen PreparationAssistant Curator Burton Lim describes the process of preparing specimens collected in the field for research and study.Assistant Curator Burton Lim describes the process of preparing specimens collected in the field for research and study.Royal Ontario Museum
- Photography at the ROMSenior photographer Brian Boyle provides a brief history of photography at the ROM, and describes the process and technology used to create digital images today.Senior photographer Brian Boyle provides a brief history of photography at the ROM, and describes the process and technology used to create digital images today.Royal Ontario Museum
- A Day in the FieldAssistant Curator Burton Lim describes a typical day of fieldwork in China, from preparing bat and rodent specimens to recording field notes, and of course enjoying camp meals.Assistant Curator Burton Lim describes a typical day of fieldwork in China, from preparing bat and rodent specimens to recording field notes, and of course enjoying camp meals.Royal Ontario Museum
- Sapphires and RubiesKatherine Dunnell, ROM Mineralogy Technician, provides an overview of sapphires, and explains the allure of rubies.Katherine Dunnell, ROM Mineralogy Technician, provides an overview of sapphires, and explains the allure of rubies.Royal Ontario Museum
- BeadworkTechnician Liliane Lortie on the personal appeal of the beadwork displayed in the Daphne Cockwell Gallery of Canada: First Peoples.Technician Liliane Lortie on the personal appeal of the beadwork displayed in the Daphne Cockwell Gallery of Canada: First Peoples.Royal Ontario Museum
- Building the Michael Lee-Chin CrystalObserve one of the most challenging construction projects in North America, the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal. The sequence documents development from May 2003 to November 2007 through a series of still images captured daily at 1 pm during construction and at 10-minute intervals throughout opening week.Observe one of the most challenging construction projects in North America, the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal. The sequence documents development from May 2003 to November 2007 through a series of still …Royal Ontario Museum
- Coming Soon: T. RexAssistant Curator, Janet Waddington on the ROM's cast of Tyrannosaurus rex, one of the first specimens to be installed in the James and Louise Temerty Galleries of the Age of Dinosaurs.Assistant Curator, Janet Waddington on the ROM's cast of Tyrannosaurus rex, one of the first specimens to be installed in the James and Louise Temerty Galleries of the Age of …Royal Ontario Museum
- Early TypewritersPrivate collector, Martin Howard speaks about the development of the typewriter, highlighting examples from his own collection on display in the exhibition Early Typewriters.Private collector, Martin Howard speaks about the development of the typewriter, highlighting examples from his own collection on display in the exhibition Early Typewriters.Royal Ontario Museum
- A Reflection of Female Beauty: Katsushika Hokusai's PaintingsAssistant curator, Ka Bo Tsang provides an introduction to the exhibition Drama and Desire: Japanese Paintings from the Floating World 1690 - 1850 (June 3 to August 12, 2007), highlighting two paintings depicting women by Katsushika Hokusai's, the preeminent ukiyo-e painter.Assistant curator, Ka Bo Tsang provides an introduction to the exhibition Drama and Desire: Japanese Paintings from the Floating World 1690 - 1850 (June 3 to August 12, 2007), highlighting …Royal Ontario Museum
- The Man Mad About Painting: Katsushika HokusaiAssistant curator, Ka Bo Tsang highlights the range and versatility of Katsushika Hokusai's work, focusing on a banner and two lanterns created by the preeminent ukiyo-e painter, on display in Drama and Desire: Japanese Paintings from the Floating World 1690 - 1850.Assistant curator, Ka Bo Tsang highlights the range and versatility of Katsushika Hokusai's work, focusing on a banner and two lanterns created by the preeminent ukiyo-e painter, on display in …Royal Ontario Museum
- Michael Lee-Chin Crystal Opening HighlightsWeekend highlights of the opening celebrations for the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal, June 1 to June 3, 2007.Weekend highlights of the opening celebrations for the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal, June 1 to June 3, 2007.Royal Ontario Museum
- Architectural Opening of the Michael Lee-Chin CrystalDirector & CEO, William Thorsell speaks about the new Michael Lee-Chin Crystal - its enhancement of the Museum's public role, the development process, its "naked" opening, and highlights of the new building itself.Director & CEO, William Thorsell speaks about the new Michael Lee-Chin Crystal - its enhancement of the Museum's public role, the development process, its "naked" opening, and highlights of the …Royal Ontario Museum
- The Dawn of the Crystal AgeSlide show set to music showing construction of the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal.Slide show set to music showing construction of the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal.Royal Ontario Museum