Alexandra Sills
@belovedofoizys.bsky.social
Ancient Historian. Writing a book about gladiators in greek provinces. Public history devotee. ND + ClusterC. Sweary. Expect typos. Birkbeck and Leicester alum
www.ancientalexandra.co.uk
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www.ancientalexandra.co.uk
https://linktr.ee/alexandrasills
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I'm giving a talk at my work this week that is being broadcast online via Zoom! Maybe you're interested in watching?
"Archaeology of Ableism and Ableism in Archaeology: Building a More Rigorous Archaeology through Disability Studies"
Wednesday, November 19, 12-1pm Pacific
#academicsky 🏺♿
"Archaeology of Ableism and Ableism in Archaeology: Building a More Rigorous Archaeology through Disability Studies"
Wednesday, November 19, 12-1pm Pacific
#academicsky 🏺♿
November 17, 2025 at 9:24 PM
I'm giving a talk at my work this week that is being broadcast online via Zoom! Maybe you're interested in watching?
"Archaeology of Ableism and Ableism in Archaeology: Building a More Rigorous Archaeology through Disability Studies"
Wednesday, November 19, 12-1pm Pacific
#academicsky 🏺♿
"Archaeology of Ableism and Ableism in Archaeology: Building a More Rigorous Archaeology through Disability Studies"
Wednesday, November 19, 12-1pm Pacific
#academicsky 🏺♿
Well, I've bitten the bullet and become the owner of www.ancientalexandra.co.uk
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www.ancientalexandra.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Well, I've bitten the bullet and become the owner of www.ancientalexandra.co.uk
I really love this recent addition to the public art of Windsor...
November 13, 2025 at 7:38 AM
I really love this recent addition to the public art of Windsor...
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Very pleased to see the WCC UK restate its commitment to the support of trans and non-binary folk in the discipline, particularly in light of the current political climate.
WCC Supports Trans People - WCC-UK
Following a unanimous vote at the 2025 AGM, the Women’s Classical Committee UK wishes to reiterate its unwavering support for trans and non-binary people. We are deeply concerned at the harmful implic...
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November 11, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Very pleased to see the WCC UK restate its commitment to the support of trans and non-binary folk in the discipline, particularly in light of the current political climate.
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Farewell then Tim Davie. Under his watch the BBC whitewashed genocide, had the BBC News website resembling a “migrant crime” X account, boosted trans hate and the right wing STILL hate him. Quite an achievement
BREAKING: Tim Davie resigns as BBC's director-general - with CEO of BBC News also stepping down
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Tim Davie resigns as BBC's director-general - with CEO of BBC News also stepping down
Tim Davie has resigned as the BBC's director-general.
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November 9, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Farewell then Tim Davie. Under his watch the BBC whitewashed genocide, had the BBC News website resembling a “migrant crime” X account, boosted trans hate and the right wing STILL hate him. Quite an achievement
I've set up an Instagram account for the many, many photos I couldn't fit into the forthcoming book; I'd really appreciate if anyone wants to have a look, follow and show the images some love. I'll keep adding more photos over the coming months.
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November 9, 2025 at 8:52 PM
I've set up an Instagram account for the many, many photos I couldn't fit into the forthcoming book; I'd really appreciate if anyone wants to have a look, follow and show the images some love. I'll keep adding more photos over the coming months.
www.instagram.com/gladiatorsof...
www.instagram.com/gladiatorsof...
The fact that TERFs simlutaneously lack both the imagination for empathy and for finding literally any other fantasy books to read other than Harry bloody Potter is not a coincidence. How small and monotonous their world must be.
November 9, 2025 at 12:31 PM
The fact that TERFs simlutaneously lack both the imagination for empathy and for finding literally any other fantasy books to read other than Harry bloody Potter is not a coincidence. How small and monotonous their world must be.
I am SO BORED of being ill. When I can breathe through my nose, I plan to celebrate
November 8, 2025 at 12:25 PM
I am SO BORED of being ill. When I can breathe through my nose, I plan to celebrate
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This Q&A has just come out with me - all about my book!
Q&A with Owen Rees about his new book, THE FAR EDGES OF THE KNOWN WORLD.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:44 PM
This Q&A has just come out with me - all about my book!
Having seen the prices, would it really be so bad to have 'weebly' in my site URL, even when mentioned on the book jacket?
November 6, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Having seen the prices, would it really be so bad to have 'weebly' in my site URL, even when mentioned on the book jacket?
I want to include my website in the bio on my book jacket. I suppose paying £60 per year for the rest of eternity to remove the 'weebly' from my URL is a necessity, now? I'm guessing I can't get away with staying on the free tier without looking unprofessional?
November 6, 2025 at 10:15 AM
I want to include my website in the bio on my book jacket. I suppose paying £60 per year for the rest of eternity to remove the 'weebly' from my URL is a necessity, now? I'm guessing I can't get away with staying on the free tier without looking unprofessional?
This was a bad week to discover you can't take Sudafed et al if you're on ADHD meds...
November 6, 2025 at 8:44 AM
This was a bad week to discover you can't take Sudafed et al if you're on ADHD meds...
Are Harlen Coben TV shows the equivalent of Hallmark Christmas movies for men?
November 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Are Harlen Coben TV shows the equivalent of Hallmark Christmas movies for men?
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This is tomorrow. Don't forget to register if you'd like to attend!
Nov 4 online (Tampa Museum of Art, 6pm EST) Dr Jeremy Swist, Ta Megala Thēria: Heavy Metal Music’s Reception of Mythological Adversaries. Register (free): tampamuseum.org/event/virtua... @metalclassicist.bsky.social
Virtual Lecture - Ta Megala Theria: Heavy Metal Music’s Reception of Mythological Adversaries
While the genre has traditionally signaled its rebellious ethos within a Christian paradigm through satanic themes and imagery, more and more bands have embraced analogous elements from pre-Christian ...
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November 3, 2025 at 7:39 PM
This is tomorrow. Don't forget to register if you'd like to attend!
God help me I need to write an author bio
November 3, 2025 at 1:04 PM
God help me I need to write an author bio
My plot suggestion for Gladiator 3:
November 3, 2025 at 10:18 AM
My plot suggestion for Gladiator 3:
I've received the first draft of my book cover, and it's already perfect. I might have cried a little.
November 2, 2025 at 9:34 PM
I've received the first draft of my book cover, and it's already perfect. I might have cried a little.
Thankfully, I promised my daughter that as a thank you for being so understanding whilst Mummy Went A Bit Insane Writing a Book, I'd use the advance to take her anywhere she wanted for a little holiday. She chose Spain, so I'll be back soon.
And so it is time to leave Spain. I hope Anglophone academics follow the lead of @anihoproject.bsky.social, because their conference wasn't just stimulating, it was timely and vital. It was a huge privilege and honour to be invited by ANIHO to speak, and I hope I did them proud.
November 2, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Thankfully, I promised my daughter that as a thank you for being so understanding whilst Mummy Went A Bit Insane Writing a Book, I'd use the advance to take her anywhere she wanted for a little holiday. She chose Spain, so I'll be back soon.
When I am bored at the airport I might post some of the godawful tweets and memes I used in my slides... if I had to see them, so should you
November 2, 2025 at 11:33 AM
When I am bored at the airport I might post some of the godawful tweets and memes I used in my slides... if I had to see them, so should you
And so it is time to leave Spain. I hope Anglophone academics follow the lead of @anihoproject.bsky.social, because their conference wasn't just stimulating, it was timely and vital. It was a huge privilege and honour to be invited by ANIHO to speak, and I hope I did them proud.
November 2, 2025 at 11:31 AM
And so it is time to leave Spain. I hope Anglophone academics follow the lead of @anihoproject.bsky.social, because their conference wasn't just stimulating, it was timely and vital. It was a huge privilege and honour to be invited by ANIHO to speak, and I hope I did them proud.
Yikes. Ran through my paper to prep for tomorrow and I'm five minutes over. Good grief.
a woman in a lab coat with the words " i promise i have a point and i will talk faster " above her
Alt: a woman in a lab coat with the words " i promise i have a point and i will talk faster " above her
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October 30, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Yikes. Ran through my paper to prep for tomorrow and I'm five minutes over. Good grief.
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For Hallowe'en all my books published by @penandswordbooks.bsky.social are 30% off! (Idea: plan ahead and grab some for Christmas gifts!) But hurry: this offer expires at midnight 31 October! #AncientBluesky
Link to the offer in comments below. 👇
Link to the offer in comments below. 👇
October 30, 2025 at 4:19 PM
For Hallowe'en all my books published by @penandswordbooks.bsky.social are 30% off! (Idea: plan ahead and grab some for Christmas gifts!) But hurry: this offer expires at midnight 31 October! #AncientBluesky
Link to the offer in comments below. 👇
Link to the offer in comments below. 👇
I am beyond excited to be flying out to Spain tomorrow to speak at this vital conference. My paper is entitled 'A Sequel to Maga's Maximus: Ridley's Return to the Alt-Right Arena' - itself a sequel to my article about cinematic gladiators and the far-right. www.researchgate.net/publication/...
October 29, 2025 at 6:59 PM
I am beyond excited to be flying out to Spain tomorrow to speak at this vital conference. My paper is entitled 'A Sequel to Maga's Maximus: Ridley's Return to the Alt-Right Arena' - itself a sequel to my article about cinematic gladiators and the far-right. www.researchgate.net/publication/...