Shriya Gautam (DPhil)
@shriyagautam.bsky.social
Digital Visual Cultures Archaeologist and Object Analyst. Founder and Director of Research, Speaking Archaeologically.
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Lots of long overdue career updates, so let’s do it chronologically!
First the opportunity to present and represent Speaking Archaeologically at CAA UK hosted by University of Cambridge and organised by Computer Applications and Quantitave Methods in Archaeology (CAA UK).
#caauk
First the opportunity to present and represent Speaking Archaeologically at CAA UK hosted by University of Cambridge and organised by Computer Applications and Quantitave Methods in Archaeology (CAA UK).
#caauk
Only 8 more copies left of our latest edition of the Speaking Archaeologically Journal! Have you ordered your copy yet? Place your order today and find out more about the latest approaches in archaeological research from international early career researchers all over the world!
Grab your copy now!
Grab your copy now!
January 19, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Only 8 more copies left of our latest edition of the Speaking Archaeologically Journal! Have you ordered your copy yet? Place your order today and find out more about the latest approaches in archaeological research from international early career researchers all over the world!
Grab your copy now!
Grab your copy now!
Museums shouldn’t feel lifeless.
They should spark curiosity, joy, and connection. In the latest Speaking Archaeologically, I talk about museums, empathy, and experience—using examples that work.
#MuseumsOfIndia #ArchaeologyPodcast #HeritageReimagined
They should spark curiosity, joy, and connection. In the latest Speaking Archaeologically, I talk about museums, empathy, and experience—using examples that work.
#MuseumsOfIndia #ArchaeologyPodcast #HeritageReimagined
Lost in the Galleries: Why India’s Museums Are Not Telling Their Best Stories
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January 13, 2026 at 6:43 AM
Museums shouldn’t feel lifeless.
They should spark curiosity, joy, and connection. In the latest Speaking Archaeologically, I talk about museums, empathy, and experience—using examples that work.
#MuseumsOfIndia #ArchaeologyPodcast #HeritageReimagined
They should spark curiosity, joy, and connection. In the latest Speaking Archaeologically, I talk about museums, empathy, and experience—using examples that work.
#MuseumsOfIndia #ArchaeologyPodcast #HeritageReimagined
Volume VIII of the Speaking Archaeologically Journal is a special, fully-coloured issue from the 2025 International Conference, feat. a plenary by Prof. Osmund Bopearachchi on new Gandhara findings. Limited copies. Pre-order now.
#PublicArchaeology #DigitalArchaeology #ArchaeologyBooks
#PublicArchaeology #DigitalArchaeology #ArchaeologyBooks
January 10, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Volume VIII of the Speaking Archaeologically Journal is a special, fully-coloured issue from the 2025 International Conference, feat. a plenary by Prof. Osmund Bopearachchi on new Gandhara findings. Limited copies. Pre-order now.
#PublicArchaeology #DigitalArchaeology #ArchaeologyBooks
#PublicArchaeology #DigitalArchaeology #ArchaeologyBooks
Volume VIII of the Speaking Archaeologically Journal is out! Featuring key papers from the Early Career Conference and new Gandhara artefacts by Prof. Osmund Bopearachchi. Pre-order your copy now!
#SpeakingArchaeologicallyJournal #GandharaArchaeology #DigitalArchaeology #PublicArchaeology
#SpeakingArchaeologicallyJournal #GandharaArchaeology #DigitalArchaeology #PublicArchaeology
January 9, 2026 at 4:09 AM
Volume VIII of the Speaking Archaeologically Journal is out! Featuring key papers from the Early Career Conference and new Gandhara artefacts by Prof. Osmund Bopearachchi. Pre-order your copy now!
#SpeakingArchaeologicallyJournal #GandharaArchaeology #DigitalArchaeology #PublicArchaeology
#SpeakingArchaeologicallyJournal #GandharaArchaeology #DigitalArchaeology #PublicArchaeology
Reposted by Shriya Gautam (DPhil)
Now on the final talk of Session 3 at #CAAUK2025!
Following work on inequality, morphology and agriculture, Shriya Gautam is closing the session with her work on spatial networks as part of the Speaking Archaeologically project.
#DigitalArchaeology #CAAUK #ModellingThePast
Following work on inequality, morphology and agriculture, Shriya Gautam is closing the session with her work on spatial networks as part of the Speaking Archaeologically project.
#DigitalArchaeology #CAAUK #ModellingThePast
December 10, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Now on the final talk of Session 3 at #CAAUK2025!
Following work on inequality, morphology and agriculture, Shriya Gautam is closing the session with her work on spatial networks as part of the Speaking Archaeologically project.
#DigitalArchaeology #CAAUK #ModellingThePast
Following work on inequality, morphology and agriculture, Shriya Gautam is closing the session with her work on spatial networks as part of the Speaking Archaeologically project.
#DigitalArchaeology #CAAUK #ModellingThePast
Lots of long overdue career updates, so let’s do it chronologically!
First the opportunity to present and represent Speaking Archaeologically at CAA UK hosted by University of Cambridge and organised by Computer Applications and Quantitave Methods in Archaeology (CAA UK).
#caauk
First the opportunity to present and represent Speaking Archaeologically at CAA UK hosted by University of Cambridge and organised by Computer Applications and Quantitave Methods in Archaeology (CAA UK).
#caauk
January 8, 2026 at 9:22 AM
Lots of long overdue career updates, so let’s do it chronologically!
First the opportunity to present and represent Speaking Archaeologically at CAA UK hosted by University of Cambridge and organised by Computer Applications and Quantitave Methods in Archaeology (CAA UK).
#caauk
First the opportunity to present and represent Speaking Archaeologically at CAA UK hosted by University of Cambridge and organised by Computer Applications and Quantitave Methods in Archaeology (CAA UK).
#caauk
Reposted by Shriya Gautam (DPhil)
Refreshing: Indian Mesolithic rock art and decolonising effort in the @caa-uk.bsky.social conference @shriyagautam.bsky.social
December 10, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Refreshing: Indian Mesolithic rock art and decolonising effort in the @caa-uk.bsky.social conference @shriyagautam.bsky.social
Reposted by Shriya Gautam (DPhil)
Great 1st day at #CAAUK2025!
Highlights:
👉 Intro to @archesproject.bsky.social, including a step-by-step setup by Jack Tomaney @mahsa-project.bsky.social
👉 Inspiring work by @shriyagautam.bsky.social & the #speakingarchaeologically team - incredible storytelling and #communityarchaeology work
Highlights:
👉 Intro to @archesproject.bsky.social, including a step-by-step setup by Jack Tomaney @mahsa-project.bsky.social
👉 Inspiring work by @shriyagautam.bsky.social & the #speakingarchaeologically team - incredible storytelling and #communityarchaeology work
December 9, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Great 1st day at #CAAUK2025!
Highlights:
👉 Intro to @archesproject.bsky.social, including a step-by-step setup by Jack Tomaney @mahsa-project.bsky.social
👉 Inspiring work by @shriyagautam.bsky.social & the #speakingarchaeologically team - incredible storytelling and #communityarchaeology work
Highlights:
👉 Intro to @archesproject.bsky.social, including a step-by-step setup by Jack Tomaney @mahsa-project.bsky.social
👉 Inspiring work by @shriyagautam.bsky.social & the #speakingarchaeologically team - incredible storytelling and #communityarchaeology work
We had cancelled on account of security threats in Delhi. Now the workshop is back again in session. Enroll now!
#inscriptions
#delhiheritage
#delhiworkshop
#indianarchaeology
#inscriptions
#delhiheritage
#delhiworkshop
#indianarchaeology
November 15, 2025 at 5:57 AM
We had cancelled on account of security threats in Delhi. Now the workshop is back again in session. Enroll now!
#inscriptions
#delhiheritage
#delhiworkshop
#indianarchaeology
#inscriptions
#delhiheritage
#delhiworkshop
#indianarchaeology
On Speaking Archaeologically today we have Dr @suegreaney.bsky.social talking to us about @exeterunispeccoll.bsky.social ’s Killerton excavations. Here’s more on this fascinating site from Devon:
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Discovering Columbjohn: The Killerton Excavations with Dr. Susan Greaney
YouTube video by Speaking Archaeologically
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October 12, 2025 at 3:38 AM
On Speaking Archaeologically today we have Dr @suegreaney.bsky.social talking to us about @exeterunispeccoll.bsky.social ’s Killerton excavations. Here’s more on this fascinating site from Devon:
youtu.be/WDxslaZbUaI?...
youtu.be/WDxslaZbUaI?...
Although popular in Urban Bengali society, Dhunuchi Naach is seldom heard of outside of the region and its history is usually shrouded in ignorance.
This video is dedicated to Dhunuchi Naach and its history and the tradition behind it.
#intangibleculturalheritage #dancesofindia
This video is dedicated to Dhunuchi Naach and its history and the tradition behind it.
#intangibleculturalheritage #dancesofindia
SA Dances of India Special: Dhunuchi Naach
YouTube video by Speaking Archaeologically
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October 5, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Although popular in Urban Bengali society, Dhunuchi Naach is seldom heard of outside of the region and its history is usually shrouded in ignorance.
This video is dedicated to Dhunuchi Naach and its history and the tradition behind it.
#intangibleculturalheritage #dancesofindia
This video is dedicated to Dhunuchi Naach and its history and the tradition behind it.
#intangibleculturalheritage #dancesofindia
We are looking at the Humayun Darwaza from the Purana qila, one of the many structures we covered during our Recruitment event.
If you’re enrolling with Speaking Archaeologically, remember today is the last date to do so.
See you at the site!
#joinus #speakingarchaeologically #archaeology
If you’re enrolling with Speaking Archaeologically, remember today is the last date to do so.
See you at the site!
#joinus #speakingarchaeologically #archaeology
Speaking Archaeologically Recruitment Special: Humayun Darwaza
YouTube video by Speaking Archaeologically
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September 14, 2025 at 7:36 AM
We are looking at the Humayun Darwaza from the Purana qila, one of the many structures we covered during our Recruitment event.
If you’re enrolling with Speaking Archaeologically, remember today is the last date to do so.
See you at the site!
#joinus #speakingarchaeologically #archaeology
If you’re enrolling with Speaking Archaeologically, remember today is the last date to do so.
See you at the site!
#joinus #speakingarchaeologically #archaeology
Releasing now in tandem with our Recruitment event at Purana Qila —an exclusive video from one of the many sites we are looking at today with our new potential members: The Hammam at Purana Qila
#MughalHistory #Hammam #AncientArchitecture #ArchaeologyIndia #MughalCulture #HistoricBathhouse
#MughalHistory #Hammam #AncientArchitecture #ArchaeologyIndia #MughalCulture #HistoricBathhouse
Speaking Archaeologically Recruitment Special: The Hammam at Purana Qila
YouTube video by Speaking Archaeologically
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September 7, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Releasing now in tandem with our Recruitment event at Purana Qila —an exclusive video from one of the many sites we are looking at today with our new potential members: The Hammam at Purana Qila
#MughalHistory #Hammam #AncientArchitecture #ArchaeologyIndia #MughalCulture #HistoricBathhouse
#MughalHistory #Hammam #AncientArchitecture #ArchaeologyIndia #MughalCulture #HistoricBathhouse
Our Second Keynote Address is perhaps also the most special talk in the field as Prof. Osmund Bopearacchi talks about fresh material of Gandhara and Indo-Scythian culture excavated from Pakistan earlier this year. We are honoured to be the first platform to bring these results to you.
#archaeology
#archaeology
Numismatic Evidence on the Art and History of India by Prof. Osmund Bopearachchi
YouTube video by Speaking Archaeologically
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August 18, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Our Second Keynote Address is perhaps also the most special talk in the field as Prof. Osmund Bopearacchi talks about fresh material of Gandhara and Indo-Scythian culture excavated from Pakistan earlier this year. We are honoured to be the first platform to bring these results to you.
#archaeology
#archaeology
We are on Day 3 of the Speaking Archaeologically Early Career Researchers Conference. Watch our Day 1 Keynote Address by @profdanhicks.bsky.social from the University of Oxford who talks to us about "Militarist Realism": Some Thoughts on Museums, Memory and Monumentality
#decolonisation #museums
#decolonisation #museums
"Militarist Realism": Some Thoughts on Museums, Memory and Monumentality by Prof. Dan Hicks
YouTube video by Speaking Archaeologically
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August 17, 2025 at 8:23 AM
We are on Day 3 of the Speaking Archaeologically Early Career Researchers Conference. Watch our Day 1 Keynote Address by @profdanhicks.bsky.social from the University of Oxford who talks to us about "Militarist Realism": Some Thoughts on Museums, Memory and Monumentality
#decolonisation #museums
#decolonisation #museums
Our saga of the wrongly identified objects continues in this special episode. Join us as we take a look at a paining depicting Rustum and Sohrab from the famous Persian epic, Shahnama
Tune in to unravel the mystery of the provenance of this particular museum object!
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Tune in to unravel the mystery of the provenance of this particular museum object!
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Of Epics and Battles: A Scene From The Shahnama
The Speaking Archaeologically Podcast · Episode
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July 27, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Our saga of the wrongly identified objects continues in this special episode. Join us as we take a look at a paining depicting Rustum and Sohrab from the famous Persian epic, Shahnama
Tune in to unravel the mystery of the provenance of this particular museum object!
open.spotify.com/episode/45sK...
Tune in to unravel the mystery of the provenance of this particular museum object!
open.spotify.com/episode/45sK...
Did you know: we have our own Archaeology Podcast channel where raging debates and current issues in archaeology all pop up? Join us and tell me what you’re in the mood to
discuss next:
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#archaeologypodcasts #issuesinarchaeology #currentarchaeology
discuss next:
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#archaeologypodcasts #issuesinarchaeology #currentarchaeology
The Story of The Nayika
The Speaking Archaeologically Podcast · Episode
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July 20, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Did you know: we have our own Archaeology Podcast channel where raging debates and current issues in archaeology all pop up? Join us and tell me what you’re in the mood to
discuss next:
open.spotify.com/episode/4OVm...
#archaeologypodcasts #issuesinarchaeology #currentarchaeology
discuss next:
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#archaeologypodcasts #issuesinarchaeology #currentarchaeology
You still have a chance to present at the Speaking Archaeologically Early Career Researchers Conference.
Submit your abstract using the following link: lnkd.in/gCjGEKdJ
#callforpapers #earlycareerresearchers #heritage #archaeology #archaeologyconference
Submit your abstract using the following link: lnkd.in/gCjGEKdJ
#callforpapers #earlycareerresearchers #heritage #archaeology #archaeologyconference
July 8, 2025 at 1:15 PM
You still have a chance to present at the Speaking Archaeologically Early Career Researchers Conference.
Submit your abstract using the following link: lnkd.in/gCjGEKdJ
#callforpapers #earlycareerresearchers #heritage #archaeology #archaeologyconference
Submit your abstract using the following link: lnkd.in/gCjGEKdJ
#callforpapers #earlycareerresearchers #heritage #archaeology #archaeologyconference
Speaking Archaeologically is proud to host the first International Early Career Conference Online.
Submit your papers today!
Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/17qS...
#callforpapers #archaeology #archaeologyconference
Submit your papers today!
Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/17qS...
#callforpapers #archaeology #archaeologyconference
June 6, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Speaking Archaeologically is proud to host the first International Early Career Conference Online.
Submit your papers today!
Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/17qS...
#callforpapers #archaeology #archaeologyconference
Submit your papers today!
Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/17qS...
#callforpapers #archaeology #archaeologyconference
Join us this Sunday to explore the Benin Bronzes, artefacts taken from Nigeria's Royal Court & scattered across UK museums. Register for our Talk with @profdanhicks.bsky.social next Sunday!
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The Benin Bronzes
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May 25, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Join us this Sunday to explore the Benin Bronzes, artefacts taken from Nigeria's Royal Court & scattered across UK museums. Register for our Talk with @profdanhicks.bsky.social next Sunday!
youtu.be/zBgjZ9CoD0Y?...
youtu.be/zBgjZ9CoD0Y?...
Join us for our Tenth Anniversary Talk with @profdanhicks.bsky.social as we discuss his book "Every Monument Will Fall" and explore contemporary conflicts over art, colonialism, and memory.
When:May 27, 2025
Time:2 pm BST / 6:30 pm IST
Register now: forms.gle/t9jNgXdCjHny...
Platform: MS Teams
When:May 27, 2025
Time:2 pm BST / 6:30 pm IST
Register now: forms.gle/t9jNgXdCjHny...
Platform: MS Teams
May 8, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Join us for our Tenth Anniversary Talk with @profdanhicks.bsky.social as we discuss his book "Every Monument Will Fall" and explore contemporary conflicts over art, colonialism, and memory.
When:May 27, 2025
Time:2 pm BST / 6:30 pm IST
Register now: forms.gle/t9jNgXdCjHny...
Platform: MS Teams
When:May 27, 2025
Time:2 pm BST / 6:30 pm IST
Register now: forms.gle/t9jNgXdCjHny...
Platform: MS Teams
Explore the majestic Tomb of Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq, a stunning example of Tughlaq architecture in Delhi, India. Built in the 14th century, this fortress-like tomb is a testament to the grandeur of the Delhi Sultanate era. Join us as we uncover its history, and significance in Indian heritage.
SA Monuments of the Delhi Sultanate Ep. 27: The Tomb of Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq
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May 4, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Explore the majestic Tomb of Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq, a stunning example of Tughlaq architecture in Delhi, India. Built in the 14th century, this fortress-like tomb is a testament to the grandeur of the Delhi Sultanate era. Join us as we uncover its history, and significance in Indian heritage.
Join Ms. Bhavya Srivastava, University of Bologna, as she discusses the role of isotopic studies and radiocarbon dating in archaeology. Learn more about the benefits and drawbacks of carbon dating for archaeological research through this insightful lecture!
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youtu.be/uZ-KJWe2njc?...
Isotopic Studies in Archaeology with Ms. Bhavya Srivastava
YouTube video by Speaking Archaeologically
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April 6, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Join Ms. Bhavya Srivastava, University of Bologna, as she discusses the role of isotopic studies and radiocarbon dating in archaeology. Learn more about the benefits and drawbacks of carbon dating for archaeological research through this insightful lecture!
youtu.be/uZ-KJWe2njc?...
youtu.be/uZ-KJWe2njc?...
Eid Mubarak to all our friends, followers and students! Join us as we explore yet another mosque of the yesteryears from in this exclusive video:
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#eidmubarak #eid
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#eidmubarak #eid
Eid ul-Fitr Special: Muhammad Wali Masjid, Delhi
YouTube video by Speaking Archaeologically
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March 30, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Eid Mubarak to all our friends, followers and students! Join us as we explore yet another mosque of the yesteryears from in this exclusive video:
youtu.be/t2l8rHnv4tU?...
#eidmubarak #eid
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#eidmubarak #eid
In our latest Talk with an Expert session, join Dr. Susan Greaney, Lecturer in Archaeology at the University of Exeter, as she talks about the construction of monuments at the Neolithic-Early Bronze Age transition.
#stonehenge
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#stonehenge
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Spring Equinox Special: Stonehenge: The Last Hurray? with Dr. Susan Greaney
YouTube video by Speaking Archaeologically
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March 23, 2025 at 10:30 AM
In our latest Talk with an Expert session, join Dr. Susan Greaney, Lecturer in Archaeology at the University of Exeter, as she talks about the construction of monuments at the Neolithic-Early Bronze Age transition.
#stonehenge
youtu.be/3P6JDq3sdIA?...
#stonehenge
youtu.be/3P6JDq3sdIA?...