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Kayt Hawkins
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Archaeologist #roman #pottery #childhood. Co-founder BAJR RESPECT. Author of 50 Finds From #Childhood. Join a union. My own musings. She/Her. Looking for more of these pots⬇️
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17585716.2025.2478734#abstract
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Kayt Hawkins @kayth.bsky.social · Jul 28
Connecting with people doing amazing & important (usually voluntarily) work aimed at making archaeology safer for all has been such an incredibly inspiring process. Hugest thanks to @archaeocobb.bsky.social & also to all contributors! Out soon www.archaeopress.com/Archaeopress...
Discount book flyer for Documenting Activism, Creating Change, Archaeology and the legacy of MeToo. Code 006120.
kayth.bsky.social
Calling members of the European Association of Archaeologists - invites seem to have gone out to members for the special meeting being held on Jan 9th 2026, 3-5pm CET 🏺
November 6, 2025 at 6:46 PM
kayth.bsky.social
Ouch. Important work here by @tessmachling.bsky.social highlight the eyewatering amounts being to paid to people for their hobby 😳 the system isn't working, except it would seem for a few finders ⬇️
November 5, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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drnwillburger.bsky.social
Happy #Halloween
This intaglio depicts a skeleton resting on an amphora and holding a jug. Such representations were intended to remind to enjoy life to the fullest since pleasure ends irrevocably with death.

Photo: Museum August Kestner/Christian Tepper

#RomanArchaeology
Oval intaglio engraved with a skeletal human figure resting on an amphora and holding a jug, carved in translucent amber-colored stone.
October 31, 2025 at 6:36 AM
kayth.bsky.social
Great post from @tessmachling.bsky.social on metal detecting & #archaeology here ⬇️
October 28, 2025 at 10:24 PM
kayth.bsky.social
Back to the sherdface after a spell of writting, how about these for some rsther lovely, if fragmentary, late Iron Age, grog-tempered pedestal jar 'trumpet' bases! #pottery 🏺
Joining sherds of a grog-tempered late Iron Age pedestal jar base, known as a trumpet base due its hollow high foot. This base has two decorative cordons. Single sherd from a grog-tempered late Iron Age pedestal jar base, known as a trumpet base due its hollow high foot.
October 10, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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rhi.bsky.social
Dad’s books are full of empathy, common sense, and a healthy suspicion of the powerful. But at its heart his work is also about how systems keep people poor while pretending it’s their own fault. So I hope Kemi’s taking notes as well as reading the jokes.
paulhaine.bsky.social Paul Haine @paulhaine.bsky.social · Oct 7
Kemi Badenoch claiming Terry Pratchett as her favourite author is wild
October 7, 2025 at 12:46 PM
kayth.bsky.social
Accesibility & #archaeology conferences. TAG what are you doing? No day rate? Not hybrid but if you are speaking and cant afford to attend in-person (reg/travel/accomodation just before xmas) then you still have to pay £40 to speak online just in that session at a conference that isnt hybrid? 🏺
October 8, 2025 at 12:44 PM
kayth.bsky.social
I can't remember who on here recommended reading this, but thank you!
September 24, 2025 at 1:50 PM
kayth.bsky.social
All current members of European Association Archaeologists (EAA) the per rollam ballot has been emailed out & includes vote to review Statues & mechanism for vote of no confidence. Exec Board will call special meeting to approve these. 📣 Needs 5% of members to respond! 🏺
September 16, 2025 at 10:12 AM
kayth.bsky.social
So EAA update: the google form calling for the EAA to hold a special meeting was taken down after 'complaints' - however all signatures were saved as the form has been moved over to a different host. If you want to sign there is still time - link is here:

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September 10, 2025 at 2:21 PM
kayth.bsky.social
Thanks to colleagues in Spain who, following the EAA AGM last week, have taken the lead in calling for a special meeting - open to all EAA members to sign if they so wish ⬇️
September 8, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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tessmachling.bsky.social
You don't have to be #EAA member to email regarding #EA2025 mess.

Email is so important - many people don't use social media & online comments can be dismissed, but heartfelt emails from individuals can't be ignored...

Please write today. Thank you!

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#Archaeology #Archaeologists 🏺
tessmachling.bsky.social Dr Tess Machling @tessmachling.bsky.social · Sep 3
If you're an #archaeologist whether in #EAA or not, please email (politely & respectfully) to voice concerns about #EAA2025.

This is our discipline, our sector, & we don't have to be members of an org to voice concern about what it does in our name.

#Archaeology 🏺

www.e-a-a.org/EAA/About/EA...
Executive Board
www.e-a-a.org
September 4, 2025 at 10:30 AM
kayth.bsky.social
So.. either the EAA President knew & agreed to this statement/email going out without board approval (so breach of constitution?) Or didnt know & has lost control of the organisation/brought it in to disrepute? Surely either way she should resign? Can members bring a vote of no confidence?
lauramca.bsky.social Laura McAtackney @lauramca.bsky.social · Sep 2
I’ve seen evidence to suggest that members of the Executive Board of EAA have resigned in protest at the email instructions being circulated without approval. What a mess the organization is in and notable the type of foul genocide apologists they are attracting to their defense.
September 3, 2025 at 5:59 AM
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partialhistorians.bsky.social
⭐️The knucklebone players⭐️

This #FrescoFriday we travel to Herculaneum. The scene has been labelled revealing Phoebe (the Titan) trying to pacify Leto (her daughter) and Niobe; on the ground two of the Niobids, Ileira and Aglaia play knucklebones.

#AncientRome #AncientBluesky🏺
The scene is thought to relate to the great wrath that fractured the friendship of Leto and Niobe. Niobe praised her own children and mocked Leto’s. Leto wasn’t having it and asked her children (Apollo and Artemis no less) to take revenge. Ileira and Aglaia play without seeming to realise the tragedy that is about to befall them. This fresco is signed by Alexander of Athens in the upper left corner and is now held in the MAN Napoli (inv. 9562). While only the outlines remain today, the remains of paint suggest this was originally a richly polychromic scene.
August 8, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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mootspoints.bsky.social
You can find more details about the conference and the full list of sessions here! Hosted by TRAC and @agtida.bsky.social www.trac.org.uk/upcoming-con...
Upcoming Conferences
TRAC 2025 The 33rd Theoretical Roman Archaeology ConferenceWe are pleased to announce that TRAC 2025 conference will be held between 22nd and 24th October 2025 in an online format through the Gathe…
www.trac.org.uk
August 5, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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tag2025york.bsky.social
⚠️DEADLINE EXTENSION⚠️

Did you miss the deadline for submitting your abstract to TAG? Not a worry! Due to popular demand we've extended our submission deadline another two weeks! The final deadline is now the 18th of August.

Check the website for more info: tag2025.hosted.york.ac.uk/en/call-for-...
August 5, 2025 at 12:50 PM
kayth.bsky.social
My contribution to this years 'A day in archaeology'. Thanks to @pottedhistory.bsky.social @archsoutheast #Roman 🏺 There are loads of lovely blog posts including Viking gold rings, community archaeology, building recording & more.

www.archaeologyuk.org/resource/lea...
Leaving their mark: A day in the life of a Roman pottery specialist
www.archaeologyuk.org
August 1, 2025 at 6:52 AM
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pottedhistory.bsky.social
A few of the replica Prehistoric ceramic treasures that could be yours if you visit our online shop potted-history.co.uk 🏺Neolithic carinated bowl from Orkney, Bronze Age Irish bowl from Kilmartin, red beaker, grape cup & accessory vessel from Stonehenge & Ava beaker from Caithness #Archaeology
A group of replica British prehistoric pots by Potted History. Hand formed and coloured from red through buff and grey to black, and showing the variations in colour that result from being fired in an open fire.
July 31, 2025 at 9:41 PM
kayth.bsky.social
Connecting with people doing amazing & important (usually voluntarily) work aimed at making archaeology safer for all has been such an incredibly inspiring process. Hugest thanks to @archaeocobb.bsky.social & also to all contributors! Out soon www.archaeopress.com/Archaeopress...
Discount book flyer for Documenting Activism, Creating Change, Archaeology and the legacy of MeToo. Code 006120.
July 28, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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tessmachling.bsky.social
Hugely difficult.. and this is an aspect of archaeology we really need to look very closely at if we are going to talk about wellbeing.

The @bajr-badger.bsky.social Poverty Impact Reports from 2022 & 2024 show we've got huge issues in the sector.

P.S. Join a union...

bajr.org/wp-content/u...
July 25, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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tessmachling.bsky.social
Disappointed in joint CBA @archaeologyuk.bsky.social, CIfA & UAUK (...am I really surprised FAME didn't even bother?) statement in response to open letter asking for support for trans & gender diverse archs.

#Archaeology needs vocal allies, not shuffling generalities released on the quiet...
Council for British Archaeology The Council for British Archaeology 5,702 followers 3h In light of recent correspondence and the open letter shared with us following the UK Supreme Court ruling on the definition of 'sex' under the Equality Act, we are sharing the following joint statement from the Council for British Archaeology, the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA), and University Archaeology UK. "Archaeology should be a discipline where everyone feels welcome and empowered to participate. Our organisations are firmly committed to promoting inclusion by identifying and removing barriers to engagement, and by fostering a sense of belonging for all individuals. We are grateful to everyone who has taken the time to engage thoughtfully with this issue. Within our respective organisational remits, we are working to ensure that all individuals can contribute equally to working in, learning about and celebrating our wonderful discipline." - CIFA, CBA, and UAUK The CBA will be responding to the Equality and Human Rights Commission consultation in due course. In the meantime, we will continue to share resources and guidance to support all aspects of equality, diversity, and inclusion across the archaeology sector on our website. If you have been affected by recent developments or are looking for support, we encourage you to explore these materials and reach out to the helplines available https://lnkd.in/e9BZDSd9
June 17, 2025 at 7:13 PM
kayth.bsky.social
A lovely tribute to Kay, a truly remarkable woman who has left an incredible & invaluble #roman #pottery #archaeology legacy & will be hugely missed by all who knew her. I'm sure there will be plenty of Kay stories shared this weekend at the SGRP conference!🏺 romanpotterystudy.org.uk/2025/06/05/d...
Dr Kay Hartley - Study Group for Roman Pottery
Dr Kay Hartley Born Burnley 2nd August 1929. Died Leeds 27th May 2025 Dr Kay Hartley who was a founder member of the Study Group for Roman Pottery (SGRP), our friend and esteemed colleague, has died. ...
romanpotterystudy.org.uk
June 5, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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cjfrieman.bsky.social
"archaeologists have an ethical and scholarly responsibility to disrupt transphobic rhetoric, practices and interpretive frameworks"
bajr-badger.bsky.social David Connolly BAJR @bajr-badger.bsky.social · Jun 3
To start off the Pride month, lets look at this from the Black trowel Collective. - back in 2021.

anthrodendum.org/2021/08/06/a...

"Archaeology looks to the material past to understand the complexities of human behaviour .... there are very few universals in what it means to be human. "
Archaeologists for Trans Liberation | anthro{dendum}
By The Black Trowel Collective To be an archaeologist is to revel in the diversity of human expression through time. Trans perspectives and voices add necessary further dimensions to our…
anthrodendum.org
June 3, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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okwonga.bsky.social
Enough of this racist fiction. Enough. Not a single non-white person in England is in a job in the NHS *because* they are non-white. Not a single one. And as for the idea that England's criminal justice system goes easy on non-white people because they are non-white.

Well. Just think about that.
profrachelgan.bsky.social Prof Rachel Oliver @profrachelgan.bsky.social · Jun 2
A group of Labour MPs, peers and supporters write:

“We should legislate to root out DEI in hiring practices, sentencing decisions and wherever else we find it in our public bodies.”

Devastated to see how quickly this has arrived in the UK mainstream.

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Blue Labour group urges ministers to ‘root out DEI’ to win over Reform voters
Faction influencing No 10 says government should legislate against DEI in hiring, sentencing and ‘wherever else’
www.theguardian.com
June 2, 2025 at 7:25 AM
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tessmachling.bsky.social
Pagan Federation have landed up in gutter press today for making a pro trans post a few weeks ago & then blocking vile comments/commentators - one of which headed straight for the press!

You can imagine the rest...

If you're on Facebook, do please head on over to their page & give them a like...
mimmymum.bsky.social Helen 🏳️‍⚧️✊🏻💕 @mimmymum.bsky.social · Jun 1
The latest confected transphobia in The Times…😣

It’s written by Sanchez Manning - the OG trans-hostile “churnalist” 🙄

She lost her job at the Daily Mail and now pitches any piece of transphobic tat she can scrape together to the editors of the transphobic-for-profit UK media! 😖
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June 1, 2025 at 6:47 PM