Melody Jane
@melodyjane.bsky.social
Archaeology and museums; Art and culture.
Interested in the copper age, particularly in coastal Iberia and the British isles, prehistoric textiles, wetland archaeology, digitisation, archaeological games and illustration.
British-Finnish.
They/She. 🌈♾️
Interested in the copper age, particularly in coastal Iberia and the British isles, prehistoric textiles, wetland archaeology, digitisation, archaeological games and illustration.
British-Finnish.
They/She. 🌈♾️
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First revealed in spy photos, a #BronzeAge #city emerges from the steppe
An unexpectedly large city lies in a sea of grass inhabited largely by nomads.
arstechnica.com/science/2025...
#archaeology #Kazakhstan
An unexpectedly large city lies in a sea of grass inhabited largely by nomads.
arstechnica.com/science/2025...
#archaeology #Kazakhstan
First revealed in spy photos, a Bronze Age city emerges from the steppe
An unexpectedly large city lies in a sea of grass inhabited largely by nomads.
arstechnica.com
November 23, 2025 at 8:39 PM
First revealed in spy photos, a #BronzeAge #city emerges from the steppe
An unexpectedly large city lies in a sea of grass inhabited largely by nomads.
arstechnica.com/science/2025...
#archaeology #Kazakhstan
An unexpectedly large city lies in a sea of grass inhabited largely by nomads.
arstechnica.com/science/2025...
#archaeology #Kazakhstan
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Stanbury Hill 07: Drastic brush cutting with heavy machinery has damaged this lovely rock art panel - the photo shows chipping to the right of the main carving, and scratch marks around the top three cups.. One of the cup marked stones on Stanbury Hill, Bingley Moor, also known as the Lunar Stone.
November 23, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Stanbury Hill 07: Drastic brush cutting with heavy machinery has damaged this lovely rock art panel - the photo shows chipping to the right of the main carving, and scratch marks around the top three cups.. One of the cup marked stones on Stanbury Hill, Bingley Moor, also known as the Lunar Stone.
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My last public lecture of 2025 is next Saturday 29 Nov 11am at St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art #Glasgow for the Friends of Glasgow Cathedral, free to attend and booking not req'd.
Tea/coffee available from 10.45, all welcome!
#Glasgow850
#EarlyModern
#WomensHistory
#Witchcraft
#History
Tea/coffee available from 10.45, all welcome!
#Glasgow850
#EarlyModern
#WomensHistory
#Witchcraft
#History
November 23, 2025 at 10:07 AM
My last public lecture of 2025 is next Saturday 29 Nov 11am at St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art #Glasgow for the Friends of Glasgow Cathedral, free to attend and booking not req'd.
Tea/coffee available from 10.45, all welcome!
#Glasgow850
#EarlyModern
#WomensHistory
#Witchcraft
#History
Tea/coffee available from 10.45, all welcome!
#Glasgow850
#EarlyModern
#WomensHistory
#Witchcraft
#History
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November 23, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Extremely informative, looking forward to part 2 tonight!
I couldn't hope for a better crash course on the history of Glasgow, am very grateful that these lectures are free and open to the public.
I couldn't hope for a better crash course on the history of Glasgow, am very grateful that these lectures are free and open to the public.
Amazing opening lecture by Steve this evening. 30 years of Govan and Glasgow Cathedral archaeology! #Glasgow850
#Dalrymples2025 lectures kicking off with Prof Stephen Driscoll. The room is packed with an audience of over 120! #Glasgow850
November 21, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Extremely informative, looking forward to part 2 tonight!
I couldn't hope for a better crash course on the history of Glasgow, am very grateful that these lectures are free and open to the public.
I couldn't hope for a better crash course on the history of Glasgow, am very grateful that these lectures are free and open to the public.
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Do join us at our free online symposium tomorrow from 10am!
You can join using the following MS Teams link: l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http...
Some do have issues joining so please open the Teams browser or app and go to Calendar, Join meeting with ID and put in
ID: 364 396 620 178 1
PC: bG2gD3ZU
You can join using the following MS Teams link: l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http...
Some do have issues joining so please open the Teams browser or app and go to Calendar, Join meeting with ID and put in
ID: 364 396 620 178 1
PC: bG2gD3ZU
November 19, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Do join us at our free online symposium tomorrow from 10am!
You can join using the following MS Teams link: l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http...
Some do have issues joining so please open the Teams browser or app and go to Calendar, Join meeting with ID and put in
ID: 364 396 620 178 1
PC: bG2gD3ZU
You can join using the following MS Teams link: l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http...
Some do have issues joining so please open the Teams browser or app and go to Calendar, Join meeting with ID and put in
ID: 364 396 620 178 1
PC: bG2gD3ZU
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There are some remarkable unpublished rock art photos in the Ronald Morris archive. Images (c) HES
November 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM
There are some remarkable unpublished rock art photos in the Ronald Morris archive. Images (c) HES
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The newest branch to the #YAC network: The #Cornwall Young Archaeologists’ Club! @archaeologyuk.bsky.social www.yac-uk.org/news/introdu...
November 8, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The newest branch to the #YAC network: The #Cornwall Young Archaeologists’ Club! @archaeologyuk.bsky.social www.yac-uk.org/news/introdu...
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From Bronze Age Wales, the spectacular Mold Cape! 🤩
An incredible ancient feat of sheet-goldworking, beaten from a single gold ingot some 3,600 years ago!
The extraordinary embossed decoration is said to mimic strings of beads.
📷 by me
#FindsFriday
#Archaeology
An incredible ancient feat of sheet-goldworking, beaten from a single gold ingot some 3,600 years ago!
The extraordinary embossed decoration is said to mimic strings of beads.
📷 by me
#FindsFriday
#Archaeology
November 14, 2025 at 1:21 PM
From Bronze Age Wales, the spectacular Mold Cape! 🤩
An incredible ancient feat of sheet-goldworking, beaten from a single gold ingot some 3,600 years ago!
The extraordinary embossed decoration is said to mimic strings of beads.
📷 by me
#FindsFriday
#Archaeology
An incredible ancient feat of sheet-goldworking, beaten from a single gold ingot some 3,600 years ago!
The extraordinary embossed decoration is said to mimic strings of beads.
📷 by me
#FindsFriday
#Archaeology
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🏺 Have had a proper look at this ahead of time and it’s such a gorgeous book and a fantastic approach to engaging with history!
The Picts were always more than their blue-painted, bloodthirsty depictions. Carved in Stone, a new setting guide from @stoutstoat.co.uk and archaeologist Heather Christie, invites players to explore their incomplete but beautiful history.
Carved in Stone is both a history book and an eye-catching RPG
Publisher Brian Tyrrell and archeologist Heather Christie paint a pretty Pict-ure.
www.rascal.news
November 13, 2025 at 10:44 AM
🏺 Have had a proper look at this ahead of time and it’s such a gorgeous book and a fantastic approach to engaging with history!
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Recent legal cases and the rapid development of technology such as AI have serious ramifications for copyright and licensing in museums.
Join us on 10 December to examine what these mean for the sector: https://ow.ly/65R050Xr9UO
Join us on 10 December to examine what these mean for the sector: https://ow.ly/65R050Xr9UO
November 13, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Recent legal cases and the rapid development of technology such as AI have serious ramifications for copyright and licensing in museums.
Join us on 10 December to examine what these mean for the sector: https://ow.ly/65R050Xr9UO
Join us on 10 December to examine what these mean for the sector: https://ow.ly/65R050Xr9UO
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📣Our UofG Library Visiting Research Fellowships are now open for applications!
We’re delighted to invite scholars from across the globe to apply to work with our internationally significant collections.
Apply at: www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/li...
📆Closing date: 5 January 2026
#UofGLibraryFellows
We’re delighted to invite scholars from across the globe to apply to work with our internationally significant collections.
Apply at: www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/li...
📆Closing date: 5 January 2026
#UofGLibraryFellows
November 13, 2025 at 2:05 PM
📣Our UofG Library Visiting Research Fellowships are now open for applications!
We’re delighted to invite scholars from across the globe to apply to work with our internationally significant collections.
Apply at: www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/li...
📆Closing date: 5 January 2026
#UofGLibraryFellows
We’re delighted to invite scholars from across the globe to apply to work with our internationally significant collections.
Apply at: www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/li...
📆Closing date: 5 January 2026
#UofGLibraryFellows
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'Applications are invited from both early career and established scholars of any nationality, engaged on original research intended to produce monographs, editions or studies of documents, texts or illustrations, that include the analysis of the material features of original manuscripts'. up to £2k.
The British Academy invite applications for the Neil Ker Memorial Fund 2026. The scheme aims to promote the study of Western medieval manuscripts, particularly those of British interest: https://bit.ly/4hO0Oo1
November 13, 2025 at 8:46 AM
'Applications are invited from both early career and established scholars of any nationality, engaged on original research intended to produce monographs, editions or studies of documents, texts or illustrations, that include the analysis of the material features of original manuscripts'. up to £2k.
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Enjoy uncovering hidden stories?
The Kirkcaldy Old Kirk Trust is looking for volunteers to help them preserve and record their collection of historical documents, maps and church records.
Learn more and apply now: volunteer.makeyourmark.scot/volunteers/o...
#Volunteer #Fife
The Kirkcaldy Old Kirk Trust is looking for volunteers to help them preserve and record their collection of historical documents, maps and church records.
Learn more and apply now: volunteer.makeyourmark.scot/volunteers/o...
#Volunteer #Fife
November 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Enjoy uncovering hidden stories?
The Kirkcaldy Old Kirk Trust is looking for volunteers to help them preserve and record their collection of historical documents, maps and church records.
Learn more and apply now: volunteer.makeyourmark.scot/volunteers/o...
#Volunteer #Fife
The Kirkcaldy Old Kirk Trust is looking for volunteers to help them preserve and record their collection of historical documents, maps and church records.
Learn more and apply now: volunteer.makeyourmark.scot/volunteers/o...
#Volunteer #Fife
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One for #HillFortsWednesday Lego hillfort at the Museum of the Iron Age, Andover
November 12, 2025 at 9:42 AM
One for #HillFortsWednesday Lego hillfort at the Museum of the Iron Age, Andover
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MELAKA, MALAYSIA—The Straits Times reports that pieces of a wooden ship estimated to have been between 160 and 230 feet long have been unearthed on Malayasia’s Pulau Melaka, Wreck of ancient Malay vessel discovered on Pulau Melaka | The Straits Times share.google/z1PHFuPjaEWR...
November 7, 2025 at 5:16 PM
MELAKA, MALAYSIA—The Straits Times reports that pieces of a wooden ship estimated to have been between 160 and 230 feet long have been unearthed on Malayasia’s Pulau Melaka, Wreck of ancient Malay vessel discovered on Pulau Melaka | The Straits Times share.google/z1PHFuPjaEWR...
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No Stone Left Unturned: Archaeogaming, Archives, Audiences
By blending archives, interactive gameplay, and social media, Louise Bedford explores how archaeology can connect with younger audiences, spark curiosity, and make the past feel alive.
Watch the talk here 👉 youtu.be/pkso3uaEU5Q?...
By blending archives, interactive gameplay, and social media, Louise Bedford explores how archaeology can connect with younger audiences, spark curiosity, and make the past feel alive.
Watch the talk here 👉 youtu.be/pkso3uaEU5Q?...
November 7, 2025 at 6:03 PM
No Stone Left Unturned: Archaeogaming, Archives, Audiences
By blending archives, interactive gameplay, and social media, Louise Bedford explores how archaeology can connect with younger audiences, spark curiosity, and make the past feel alive.
Watch the talk here 👉 youtu.be/pkso3uaEU5Q?...
By blending archives, interactive gameplay, and social media, Louise Bedford explores how archaeology can connect with younger audiences, spark curiosity, and make the past feel alive.
Watch the talk here 👉 youtu.be/pkso3uaEU5Q?...
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Call for papers: Cremation in Archaeology 2026 🔥
November 6, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Call for papers: Cremation in Archaeology 2026 🔥
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If you have a community archaeology project in the UK, the Community Archaeology Radiocarbon Dating (CARD) Fund is still accepting applicants for this year's round of funding, but the deadline is 30th November, so get your applications in asap.
To learn about the Fund and to apply: www.cardfund.org
To learn about the Fund and to apply: www.cardfund.org
Community Archaeology Radiocarbon Dating (CARD) Fund
www.cardfund.org
November 6, 2025 at 12:42 PM
If you have a community archaeology project in the UK, the Community Archaeology Radiocarbon Dating (CARD) Fund is still accepting applicants for this year's round of funding, but the deadline is 30th November, so get your applications in asap.
To learn about the Fund and to apply: www.cardfund.org
To learn about the Fund and to apply: www.cardfund.org
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Come join us (for a little while at least)! Associate Lecturer job at Exeter in archaeology (especially people with human osteology, zooarch or forensic skills), until 30 April 2026: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPI165/a...
Associate Lecturer in Archaeology (Education and Scholarship) at University of Exeter
An academic position as a Associate Lecturer in Archaeology (Education and Scholarship) is being advertised on jobs.ac.uk. Click now to find more details and explore additional academic job opportunit...
www.jobs.ac.uk
November 5, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Come join us (for a little while at least)! Associate Lecturer job at Exeter in archaeology (especially people with human osteology, zooarch or forensic skills), until 30 April 2026: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPI165/a...
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Today at 4pm (UK time) I’ll give a talk at the University of Glasgow archaeology seminar about our excavations at Punta Ferulosu (Copper Age settlement, Sardinia). This will also be on Zoom www.gla.ac.uk/schools/huma...
Thank you Arianna Magyaricsová for the invite!
Thank you Arianna Magyaricsová for the invite!
November 5, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Today at 4pm (UK time) I’ll give a talk at the University of Glasgow archaeology seminar about our excavations at Punta Ferulosu (Copper Age settlement, Sardinia). This will also be on Zoom www.gla.ac.uk/schools/huma...
Thank you Arianna Magyaricsová for the invite!
Thank you Arianna Magyaricsová for the invite!
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This is grim, underfunded National Park passing the misery onto a local charity helping to share the history of the National Park. So few European countries would be anywhere as desperate as this in the management of their most treasured landscapes.
Museum at Castleton Visitor Centre in the Peak District, Derbyshire, is to close after 20 years. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Castleton museum announces closure in December
The museum will no longer be able to use a space it occupies at Castleton Visitor Centre.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 2, 2025 at 7:30 PM
This is grim, underfunded National Park passing the misery onto a local charity helping to share the history of the National Park. So few European countries would be anywhere as desperate as this in the management of their most treasured landscapes.