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Early Medieval Wales Archaeology Research Group - Call for Papers and Posters for the 2026 Colloquium!
Papers are invited which focus on ‘Recent Research and Excavation in Wales’ relating to the late Roman and early medieval periods.
Papers are invited which focus on ‘Recent Research and Excavation in Wales’ relating to the late Roman and early medieval periods.
February 11, 2026 at 11:26 AM
Early Medieval Wales Archaeology Research Group - Call for Papers and Posters for the 2026 Colloquium!
Papers are invited which focus on ‘Recent Research and Excavation in Wales’ relating to the late Roman and early medieval periods.
Papers are invited which focus on ‘Recent Research and Excavation in Wales’ relating to the late Roman and early medieval periods.
Two medieval news stories you might have missed! First, 13th century ship remains discovered in Malaysia: tinyurl.com/socmedarch60 . Then, medieval armour unearthed in Georgia: tinyurl.com/socmedarch61 (Image: Rustavi City Hall).
February 11, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Two medieval news stories you might have missed! First, 13th century ship remains discovered in Malaysia: tinyurl.com/socmedarch60 . Then, medieval armour unearthed in Georgia: tinyurl.com/socmedarch61 (Image: Rustavi City Hall).
Quick reminder that our Call for Papers is now open! We are delighted to be partnering with @uoyarchaeology and @medievalstudiesyork for a jam-packed conference on the theme of Heritage Science, at the @guildhallyork
Full details here: medievalarchaeology.co.uk/sma-conferen...
Full details here: medievalarchaeology.co.uk/sma-conferen...
February 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Quick reminder that our Call for Papers is now open! We are delighted to be partnering with @uoyarchaeology and @medievalstudiesyork for a jam-packed conference on the theme of Heritage Science, at the @guildhallyork
Full details here: medievalarchaeology.co.uk/sma-conferen...
Full details here: medievalarchaeology.co.uk/sma-conferen...
Some more medieval news stories! First, a 1300-year-old tomb of an Avar warrior uncovered in Hungary: tinyurl.com/socmedarch58 . And, medieval artefacts discovered in the nests of vultures: tinyurl.com/socmedarch59
February 6, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Some more medieval news stories! First, a 1300-year-old tomb of an Avar warrior uncovered in Hungary: tinyurl.com/socmedarch58 . And, medieval artefacts discovered in the nests of vultures: tinyurl.com/socmedarch59
Two recent(ish) medieval news stories for you! First, a 16th century inn discovered in Pakistan: tinyurl.com/socmedarch56 . Then, a solid silver Saxon cross goes on display for the first time in Leeds: tinyurl.com/socmedarch57
February 4, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Two recent(ish) medieval news stories for you! First, a 16th century inn discovered in Pakistan: tinyurl.com/socmedarch56 . Then, a solid silver Saxon cross goes on display for the first time in Leeds: tinyurl.com/socmedarch57
The second reign of Æthelred begins #OnThisDay in 1014. He is pictured here in a detail from an illuminated page in the Chronicle of Abingdon (Image: British Library MS Cott. Claude B.VI folio 87, verso).
February 3, 2026 at 9:30 AM
The second reign of Æthelred begins #OnThisDay in 1014. He is pictured here in a detail from an illuminated page in the Chronicle of Abingdon (Image: British Library MS Cott. Claude B.VI folio 87, verso).
The Battle of Mortimer's Cross took place #OnThisDay in 1461 (though some sources say 3rd Feb). A major battle of the Wars of the Roses, it saw forces loyal to Henry VI defeated by the army of Edward, Earl of March (Edward IV). (Image: British Library Harley MS 7353 f1r CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).
February 2, 2026 at 3:01 PM
The Battle of Mortimer's Cross took place #OnThisDay in 1461 (though some sources say 3rd Feb). A major battle of the Wars of the Roses, it saw forces loyal to Henry VI defeated by the army of Edward, Earl of March (Edward IV). (Image: British Library Harley MS 7353 f1r CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).
Joan, Lady of Wales, died #OnThisDay in 1237. Pictured is a detail of a sarcophagus which has been attributed to Joan in St. Mary's and St. Nicholas's Church, Beaumaris (Image: Llywelyn2000 via Wiki Commons CC BY-SA 4.0).
February 2, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Joan, Lady of Wales, died #OnThisDay in 1237. Pictured is a detail of a sarcophagus which has been attributed to Joan in St. Mary's and St. Nicholas's Church, Beaumaris (Image: Llywelyn2000 via Wiki Commons CC BY-SA 4.0).
📢 CALL FOR PAPERS!
We're delighted to announce details of this year's SMA Annual Conference. Theme is Heritage Science & the call for papers is now open. Full details on the conference & how to submit abstract are available here: medievalarchaeology.co.uk/sma-c…
We look forward to hearing from you!
We're delighted to announce details of this year's SMA Annual Conference. Theme is Heritage Science & the call for papers is now open. Full details on the conference & how to submit abstract are available here: medievalarchaeology.co.uk/sma-c…
We look forward to hearing from you!
February 2, 2026 at 10:44 AM
📢 CALL FOR PAPERS!
We're delighted to announce details of this year's SMA Annual Conference. Theme is Heritage Science & the call for papers is now open. Full details on the conference & how to submit abstract are available here: medievalarchaeology.co.uk/sma-c…
We look forward to hearing from you!
We're delighted to announce details of this year's SMA Annual Conference. Theme is Heritage Science & the call for papers is now open. Full details on the conference & how to submit abstract are available here: medievalarchaeology.co.uk/sma-c…
We look forward to hearing from you!
The "Joust of Lincoln" took place #OnThisDay in 1141. The forces of King Stephen were besieging the city but were attacked by relief forces loyal to Empress Matilda. Stephen was captured and Matilda ruled for a short time. Image of Lincoln Castle (© Jo and Steve Turner via Geograph CC BY-SA 2.0).
February 2, 2026 at 9:30 AM
The "Joust of Lincoln" took place #OnThisDay in 1141. The forces of King Stephen were besieging the city but were attacked by relief forces loyal to Empress Matilda. Stephen was captured and Matilda ruled for a short time. Image of Lincoln Castle (© Jo and Steve Turner via Geograph CC BY-SA 2.0).
The coronation of Edward III took place #OnThisDay in 1327. Edward was just 14 years old and his coronation marked the beginning of one of the longest reigns in English history (50 years). (Image: posthumous miniature of Edward III c. 1430-1440, British Library, Stowe 594 ff. 7v).
February 1, 2026 at 9:30 AM
The coronation of Edward III took place #OnThisDay in 1327. Edward was just 14 years old and his coronation marked the beginning of one of the longest reigns in English history (50 years). (Image: posthumous miniature of Edward III c. 1430-1440, British Library, Stowe 594 ff. 7v).
Balthild of Chelles died #OnThisDay in 680. Tradition has it that she was sold into slavery as a young girl before becoming queen consort of the Frankish King Clovis II. She founded several abbies and was famous for her charitable work, as well as being a capable queen regent for her eldest son.
January 30, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Balthild of Chelles died #OnThisDay in 680. Tradition has it that she was sold into slavery as a young girl before becoming queen consort of the Frankish King Clovis II. She founded several abbies and was famous for her charitable work, as well as being a capable queen regent for her eldest son.
Medieval news stories you might have missed! First, 900-year-old burials of Denmark’s early Christians discovered in medieval cemetery: tinyurl.com/socmedarch54 . And first scientific evidence of the Black Death in Edinburgh discovered in teeth of excavated teenage skeleton: tinyurl.com/socmedarch55
January 28, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Medieval news stories you might have missed! First, 900-year-old burials of Denmark’s early Christians discovered in medieval cemetery: tinyurl.com/socmedarch54 . And first scientific evidence of the Black Death in Edinburgh discovered in teeth of excavated teenage skeleton: tinyurl.com/socmedarch55
Two more medieval news stories for you! First, an angler digging for worms uncovers a medieval cauldron filled with coins: tinyurl.com/socmedarch52 . And archaeologists uncover a forgotten Scottish castle that may have been a seat of power: tinyurl.com/socmedarch53 Pic: Stockholm County Admin Board.
January 26, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Two more medieval news stories for you! First, an angler digging for worms uncovers a medieval cauldron filled with coins: tinyurl.com/socmedarch52 . And archaeologists uncover a forgotten Scottish castle that may have been a seat of power: tinyurl.com/socmedarch53 Pic: Stockholm County Admin Board.
The reign of Edward III begins #OnThisDay in 1327. In this image from 1390, King Edward III grants Aquitaine to his son Edward the Black Prince. (Image: British Library Cotton MS Nero D VI f.31).
January 25, 2026 at 9:30 AM
The reign of Edward III begins #OnThisDay in 1327. In this image from 1390, King Edward III grants Aquitaine to his son Edward the Black Prince. (Image: British Library Cotton MS Nero D VI f.31).
Edward III marries Philippa of Hainault #OnThisDay in 1328. (Image: drawing of tomb effigies of Edward and Philippa at Westminster Abbey, Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons).
January 24, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Edward III marries Philippa of Hainault #OnThisDay in 1328. (Image: drawing of tomb effigies of Edward and Philippa at Westminster Abbey, Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons).
Some more recent(ish) medieval news! First, gas pipeline works in Ireland uncover evidence of medieval life: tinyurl.com/socmedarch50 . Then, water tunnels reveal secrets of Mamluk-era sugar industry: tinyurl.com/socmedarch51 (Image of pipeline excavation via RTE news).
January 21, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Some more recent(ish) medieval news! First, gas pipeline works in Ireland uncover evidence of medieval life: tinyurl.com/socmedarch50 . Then, water tunnels reveal secrets of Mamluk-era sugar industry: tinyurl.com/socmedarch51 (Image of pipeline excavation via RTE news).
#OnThisDay in 1382 Richard II marries Anne of Bohemia. They were both just 15 but seem to have had a happy marriage until Anne's death 12 years later. Richard was said to be so devastated by her death that he demolished Sheen Manor where she had died. (Image from the Liber Regalis, Public Domain).
January 20, 2026 at 12:01 PM
#OnThisDay in 1382 Richard II marries Anne of Bohemia. They were both just 15 but seem to have had a happy marriage until Anne's death 12 years later. Richard was said to be so devastated by her death that he demolished Sheen Manor where she had died. (Image from the Liber Regalis, Public Domain).
Simon de Montfort's Parliament meets at Westminster Hall (pictured) #OnThisDay in 1265. It was a crucial step on the road to modern democracy because it invited representation from those outside of aristocratic circles. (Image: Tristan Surtel via Wiki Commons CC BY-SA 4.0).
January 20, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Simon de Montfort's Parliament meets at Westminster Hall (pictured) #OnThisDay in 1265. It was a crucial step on the road to modern democracy because it invited representation from those outside of aristocratic circles. (Image: Tristan Surtel via Wiki Commons CC BY-SA 4.0).
#OnThisDay in 1485 Henry VII marries Elizabeth of York uniting the Houses of York and Lancaster and ending 30 years of civil war in England. Pictured is a double portrait of the couple. (Image: Public Domain via Wiki Commons).
January 18, 2026 at 9:30 AM
#OnThisDay in 1485 Henry VII marries Elizabeth of York uniting the Houses of York and Lancaster and ending 30 years of civil war in England. Pictured is a double portrait of the couple. (Image: Public Domain via Wiki Commons).
Some more medieval news stories you might have missed! First, a new translation of a Norse saga uncovers Viking history of northern Scotland: tinyurl.com/socmedarch48 . And a Byzantine church discovery near Ahtopol in Bulgaria: tinyurl.com/socmedarch49 (image of Ahtopol dig by @BNT).
January 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Some more medieval news stories you might have missed! First, a new translation of a Norse saga uncovers Viking history of northern Scotland: tinyurl.com/socmedarch48 . And a Byzantine church discovery near Ahtopol in Bulgaria: tinyurl.com/socmedarch49 (image of Ahtopol dig by @BNT).
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A newly-recorded flask from Abu Menas, found in the 1970s in Dereham, Norfolk is among the objects discussed in this report on the @findsorguk.bsky.social in @socmedarch.bsky.social.
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December 31, 2025 at 5:06 PM
A newly-recorded flask from Abu Menas, found in the 1970s in Dereham, Norfolk is among the objects discussed in this report on the @findsorguk.bsky.social in @socmedarch.bsky.social.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Catching up on some recent(ish) medieval news, here are 2 stories you might have missed. First, an 11th century hoard unearthed in Saxony-Anhalt: tinyurl.com/socmedarch46 . Then, archaeologists discover hidden medieval halls and a reading stone beneath an Oxford College: tinyurl.com/socmedarch47
January 12, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Catching up on some recent(ish) medieval news, here are 2 stories you might have missed. First, an 11th century hoard unearthed in Saxony-Anhalt: tinyurl.com/socmedarch46 . Then, archaeologists discover hidden medieval halls and a reading stone beneath an Oxford College: tinyurl.com/socmedarch47
The Battle of Ashdown took place #OnThisDay in 871. It was a significant West Saxon victory for Æthelred I and his brother Alfred (the Great) against the Danish Viking Army. (Image: 19th century depiction of the battle from T. Hughes' "Scouring the White Horse", Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons).
January 8, 2026 at 9:15 AM
The Battle of Ashdown took place #OnThisDay in 871. It was a significant West Saxon victory for Æthelred I and his brother Alfred (the Great) against the Danish Viking Army. (Image: 19th century depiction of the battle from T. Hughes' "Scouring the White Horse", Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons).
Meet our new Honorary President, Sarah Semple. We delighted to have Sarah on board and look forward to working with her over the coming years. Read Sarah's full introduction here: tinyurl.com/socmedarch45
January 7, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Meet our new Honorary President, Sarah Semple. We delighted to have Sarah on board and look forward to working with her over the coming years. Read Sarah's full introduction here: tinyurl.com/socmedarch45