Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology (SPMA)
postmedarch.bsky.social
Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology (SPMA)
@postmedarch.bsky.social
Results of the autumn round of #SPMA Research Grants are in! We'll showcase the winning projects over the coming days. For the first time, one of the grants went to Ukraine for the research project led by Liudmyla Myronenko (National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Institute of Archaeology) 1/3
November 10, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Are you undertaking a #PhD on a topic related to the post-medieval? If so, join the SPMA’s #PhDGroup & expand your research community. The group is open to all SPMA members currently undertaking a PhD & involves a programme of workshops & seminars 1/2
November 3, 2025 at 7:40 PM
We are pleased to announce a short extention to the Post-Medieval Archaeology Congress 2026 #cfp deadline, to 15 November! We look forward to welcoming delegates to #PMAC26 in Reading in May 2026. Authors will be notified by email of the status of their submision no later than 1 December 2025 1/2
November 1, 2025 at 4:24 PM
A few more days until our #CfP closes - make sure you submit your abstract in time! More information about the event (venue, registration fees, accommodation and travel options) can be found on our website: spma.org.uk/pmac26
October 27, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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Very honoured to give the Geoff Egan Memorial Lecture this year!
Drawing on Latin American scholars and artists, I will explore what an Archaeology of Radical Tenderness is and how transformative can be for our discipline.

#ArchaeoSky #AcademicSky #Archaeology #LatAm #HistoricalArchaeology
The 2025 Geoff Egan Memorial Lecturer is Dr Beatriz Marín-Aguilera - @archaeotext.bsky.social! The lecture, 'An Archaeology of Radical Tenderness' takes place at York Medical Society on Dec 16, 2025 from 5-7pm and is followed by a drinks reception. Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-geoff-...
October 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The 2025 Geoff Egan Memorial Lecturer is Dr Beatriz Marín-Aguilera - @archaeotext.bsky.social! The lecture, 'An Archaeology of Radical Tenderness' takes place at York Medical Society on Dec 16, 2025 from 5-7pm and is followed by a drinks reception. Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-geoff-...
October 23, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Time flies - send in your abstracts ASAP! CfP closes 1 November: spma.org.uk/pmac26
October 18, 2025 at 11:45 AM
A quick look at the latest issue of our journal, Post-Medieval Archaeology, published under @tandfresearch.bsky.social. To publish your research with us, please check our website for more info and contact editor@spma.org.uk

#archaeology #postmedievalarchaeology #newresearch
October 14, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Want to share news about your project, fieldwork or recently completed MA or PhD? Our newsletter is waiting! Copy deadlines: always open.Get in touch: newsletter@spma.org.uk

- Early Career Researcher? Publish a short article on your research - 2-3 pp (A4) of text & photo

#CfC #SPMA #newsletter 1/2
October 3, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Oh wow - less than a month until our CfP ends (and November begins! 😮)
The 2026 Post-Medieval Archaeology Congress will be held in Reading, United Kingdom on 15-17 May, 2026! #PMAC26

You can send your paper and poster proposals until 1 November, 2025 to conference@spma.org.uk. Please include the following: 1/3
October 3, 2025 at 12:45 PM
There is exactly 2 months to submit your abstract, but time goes by fast! Have a look at our website for more info: spma.org.uk/pmac26
September 1, 2025 at 5:39 AM
The 2026 Post-Medieval Archaeology Congress will be held in Reading, United Kingdom on 15-17 May, 2026! #PMAC26

You can send your paper and poster proposals until 1 November, 2025 to conference@spma.org.uk. Please include the following: 1/3
August 3, 2025 at 11:04 AM
The SPMA invites Bristih & Irish university & college departments to submit a relevant UG dissertation presented for the 2024–25 academic year to our annual competition. Nominations: 1.09.205, one dissertation per & by departments only. More: prizes@spma.org.uk or spma.org.uk/pg-and-ug-di... (form)
July 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The next meeting for our PhD Group will take place this Thursday. Emily Eastwood, Liz Waring, Simona Egger, and Monika Reppo are joining us for an informal session on women and gender in post-medieval archaeology.

The meeting will take place over Teams. 1/2
May 19, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Have you already read the newest issue of Post-Medieval Archaeology? This time you can explore three research papers, four book reviews, and a report on #postmedieval fieldwork carried out in Britain, Northern Ireland and crown dependencies in 2023. 1/2
May 13, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Slow Monday? Not for the winners of our #ResearchGrant and Postgraduate Prize! 1/4
April 28, 2025 at 2:36 PM
We want to thank all our attendees for joining us in Lisbon and for making #PMAC25 the biggest Post-Medieval Archaeology Congress to date. We hope to see you all in Reading (UK) next year for #PMAC26 - this time in May!
April 15, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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We are in Lisbon presenting the first results of our project in the Post-Medieval Archaeology Congress #PMAC25 @postmedarch.bsky.social
April 12, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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It was a pleasure to share our research about #pastoralism in mountain zones in the #PMAC25 @postmedarch.bsky.social interesting topics and friendly audience
April 12, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Lisbon Archaeological Museum, part of the early 16th Jeronimo Monastery, is a stunning location for @tostig1066.bsky.social to give a paper, at the @postmedarch.bsky.social Congress 2025. Excellent, engaging speakers, and quite a spread for the coffee break, too!
April 11, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Day 2 of @postmedarch.bsky.social conference in Lisbon, hosted by the wonderful Maritime and Archaeology museums. Our maritime session starts the day in the maritime museum exhibition hall. Speakers themselves becoming exhibits amongst the boats for passing tours!
April 11, 2025 at 9:58 AM
The #PMAC25 Opening Lecture is now underway

‘Historical Maritime Archaeology as Social Archaeology’ by Augusto Salgado
April 10, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Looking for the venues? Here they are! You can also use this map: PMAC25 maps.app.goo.gl/CmxxdSpDh2aG...

#PMAC25
April 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM
The PMAC25 will kick off tomorrow with a number of pre-conference events. Feel free to share your session with your colleagues and friends! Please find the searchable programme & abstract book PDFs here: spma.org.uk/pmac25 #PMAC25 #PMAC25
April 9, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Book of abstracts available now: spma.org.uk/wp-content/u...

PMAC25 will be our largest Post-Medieval Archaeology Congress to date and we are excited to see you all in Lisbon. Feel free to use the hashtag #PMAC25 or tag us in your posts!
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April 9, 2025 at 10:54 AM