Wilko
@chriswilko.bsky.social
Just a regular Joe with an interest in the ancient past and the possessor of an overactive imagination. An occasional dabbler in photography.
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Wilko
@chriswilko.bsky.social
· Nov 7
I probably should have purchased a bookcase by this point. Some of my favourite subjects... #Roman Britain. #Boudicca. #Celts. Empress #Matilda and England during 'The Anarchy'. #Greek #Mythology, and #Arthurian Legend/Mythology. Though I have just started Beowulf, too.
#BooksForDays
#BooksForDays
If this is the general intelligence of AI, I think we're safe from Skynet for a little while longer. However, someone might want to tell @theduncanmackay.bsky.social to get on his coracle the next time he wanders on Boudica's journey. Stay in school, kids. Read books. #RomanBritain #BoudicaRevolt
November 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
If this is the general intelligence of AI, I think we're safe from Skynet for a little while longer. However, someone might want to tell @theduncanmackay.bsky.social to get on his coracle the next time he wanders on Boudica's journey. Stay in school, kids. Read books. #RomanBritain #BoudicaRevolt
A massive thank you to potted-history.co.uk for making these for me. Cooking pot and bowl. The two month wait was worth it. Looking forward to using these towards my next production #RomanPottery #History
November 11, 2025 at 4:17 PM
A massive thank you to potted-history.co.uk for making these for me. Cooking pot and bowl. The two month wait was worth it. Looking forward to using these towards my next production #RomanPottery #History
Slowly yet surely getting things on track for my next short film.
November 9, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Slowly yet surely getting things on track for my next short film.
Has anyone else found that just before their broadband plan is up for renewal/cancellation, the connection starts becoming absolute bollocks and drops out frequently? Beginning to think it's deliberately done to try and entice a more secure deal.
October 29, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Has anyone else found that just before their broadband plan is up for renewal/cancellation, the connection starts becoming absolute bollocks and drops out frequently? Beginning to think it's deliberately done to try and entice a more secure deal.
Finally got myself a Gallic 'G' Helmet this weekend that fits my stupid fat head. Even spruced it with a crest. Looks pretty. An added bonus: Started work on a new Roman themed film short with my storyboarder Etienne filling in as an impromptu screenwriter who delivered a solid first draft today.
October 19, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Finally got myself a Gallic 'G' Helmet this weekend that fits my stupid fat head. Even spruced it with a crest. Looks pretty. An added bonus: Started work on a new Roman themed film short with my storyboarder Etienne filling in as an impromptu screenwriter who delivered a solid first draft today.
Having fun making my own wax tablets. Worked out very well in the end.
September 27, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Having fun making my own wax tablets. Worked out very well in the end.
September 27, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Season 3 of Alice in Borderlands was just as epic. Not sold on a potential American spin-off in LA, but definitely wouldn't say no to more Ken Wattanabe in a Season 4... so long as it's still in Japan.
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September 26, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Season 3 of Alice in Borderlands was just as epic. Not sold on a potential American spin-off in LA, but definitely wouldn't say no to more Ken Wattanabe in a Season 4... so long as it's still in Japan.
Well, I wasn't allowed to take my birthday off work today, but at least I got a cupcake with a hat on it. It truly has been a day ofself rreflection, not least because turning 37 I need to start living my best life soon.
August 26, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Well, I wasn't allowed to take my birthday off work today, but at least I got a cupcake with a hat on it. It truly has been a day ofself rreflection, not least because turning 37 I need to start living my best life soon.
Well, in true Wilko fashion, it's only taken me 11 years to finally get around to watching Detectorists.
August 24, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Well, in true Wilko fashion, it's only taken me 11 years to finally get around to watching Detectorists.
Had a nosy on X to see if the toxicity levels had dropped amongst the user-base since the skies turned blue... Annnnd no. It's still very much a cesspit.
August 15, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Had a nosy on X to see if the toxicity levels had dropped amongst the user-base since the skies turned blue... Annnnd no. It's still very much a cesspit.
What fun have I missed for the past two weeks on here?
August 13, 2025 at 6:20 PM
What fun have I missed for the past two weeks on here?
Life in the Roman World of Nero and St Paul T.G. Tucker - 1910
For a book 115years old, it's in bloody good condition.
Covers lots of ground, from the like of Adminstration and Taxation - Life in the Middle and Lower Classes - Children and Education (to name a few).
For a book 115years old, it's in bloody good condition.
Covers lots of ground, from the like of Adminstration and Taxation - Life in the Middle and Lower Classes - Children and Education (to name a few).
July 30, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Life in the Roman World of Nero and St Paul T.G. Tucker - 1910
For a book 115years old, it's in bloody good condition.
Covers lots of ground, from the like of Adminstration and Taxation - Life in the Middle and Lower Classes - Children and Education (to name a few).
For a book 115years old, it's in bloody good condition.
Covers lots of ground, from the like of Adminstration and Taxation - Life in the Middle and Lower Classes - Children and Education (to name a few).
City of Victory - Another lucky find on World of Books as I continue my research on a story I'm developing for a short film #colchester #romanbritain #boudica #history #archeology
July 28, 2025 at 6:23 PM
City of Victory - Another lucky find on World of Books as I continue my research on a story I'm developing for a short film #colchester #romanbritain #boudica #history #archeology
I hear it's to die for...
One of thirteen new Roman/Roman Britain/Boudica books I'd acquired over the past 48hours.
#history #romans #gladiators #Britainnia #tribes #ancientrome
One of thirteen new Roman/Roman Britain/Boudica books I'd acquired over the past 48hours.
#history #romans #gladiators #Britainnia #tribes #ancientrome
July 23, 2025 at 8:06 PM
I hear it's to die for...
One of thirteen new Roman/Roman Britain/Boudica books I'd acquired over the past 48hours.
#history #romans #gladiators #Britainnia #tribes #ancientrome
One of thirteen new Roman/Roman Britain/Boudica books I'd acquired over the past 48hours.
#history #romans #gladiators #Britainnia #tribes #ancientrome
@theduncanmackay.bsky.social
Morning to you Duncan, 🖐️😄
Quick Camulodunum question. Do you think in all likelihood there would have been some form of gladiatorial entertainment in the city at all other than the theatre? I'm trying to do a bit more research on the capitol at the time of the Revolt.🤔
Morning to you Duncan, 🖐️😄
Quick Camulodunum question. Do you think in all likelihood there would have been some form of gladiatorial entertainment in the city at all other than the theatre? I'm trying to do a bit more research on the capitol at the time of the Revolt.🤔
July 15, 2025 at 8:16 AM
@theduncanmackay.bsky.social
Morning to you Duncan, 🖐️😄
Quick Camulodunum question. Do you think in all likelihood there would have been some form of gladiatorial entertainment in the city at all other than the theatre? I'm trying to do a bit more research on the capitol at the time of the Revolt.🤔
Morning to you Duncan, 🖐️😄
Quick Camulodunum question. Do you think in all likelihood there would have been some form of gladiatorial entertainment in the city at all other than the theatre? I'm trying to do a bit more research on the capitol at the time of the Revolt.🤔
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Explaining Canada Day To Americans
July 1, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Explaining Canada Day To Americans
🎵 🇨🇦 Oh Canada! 🇨🇦 🎵🍁 Today with my pay packet I was given Canadian larger to try. Certainly looks the part and hopefully tastes better than the pig swill we here in the UK are accustomed to.
June 30, 2025 at 4:34 PM
🎵 🇨🇦 Oh Canada! 🇨🇦 🎵🍁 Today with my pay packet I was given Canadian larger to try. Certainly looks the part and hopefully tastes better than the pig swill we here in the UK are accustomed to.
Well, there you have it—the four horsemen of the apocalypse: Trump and his minions.
June 22, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Well, there you have it—the four horsemen of the apocalypse: Trump and his minions.
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Canadian for "shut the fuck up"
June 16, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Canadian for "shut the fuck up"
Wrapped on filming for Day 2. Will need to go back to the site to film another as we ran out of time, but yeah, fun times. Long like the Iceni Queen
May 20, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Wrapped on filming for Day 2. Will need to go back to the site to film another as we ran out of time, but yeah, fun times. Long like the Iceni Queen
I originally planned to have Boudica use a sword in my film short '61AD', but TKS supplied such a dreadful replica I returned it. With time short I opted she used a spear instead. Thanks GDFB (shaft) and BattleMerchant (tip). 5 days to go till filming🎬🎥 I am so damn knackered from this production.
May 14, 2025 at 9:40 PM
I originally planned to have Boudica use a sword in my film short '61AD', but TKS supplied such a dreadful replica I returned it. With time short I opted she used a spear instead. Thanks GDFB (shaft) and BattleMerchant (tip). 5 days to go till filming🎬🎥 I am so damn knackered from this production.
Made some changes to the original scutum for the sake of the film. Only one week to go. So knackered. 🎬🎥
May 10, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Made some changes to the original scutum for the sake of the film. Only one week to go. So knackered. 🎬🎥
Why have one scutum when you could have two? Filming is three weeks away. Nerveeeeees!
April 30, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Why have one scutum when you could have two? Filming is three weeks away. Nerveeeeees!