Ticia Verveer
@ticiaverveer.bsky.social
Archaeologist, author.
Collector of stories, old and new.
Ambassador Global Fund for Women (2012-22)🏺WW II, historisch journalist, cultuur & erfgoed. Kandidaat-raadslid plek 16 Rotterdamse VVD 2026 @ticiaverveer010.bsky.social
www.ticiaverveer.com
Collector of stories, old and new.
Ambassador Global Fund for Women (2012-22)🏺WW II, historisch journalist, cultuur & erfgoed. Kandidaat-raadslid plek 16 Rotterdamse VVD 2026 @ticiaverveer010.bsky.social
www.ticiaverveer.com
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Ticia Verveer
@ticiaverveer.bsky.social
· Aug 13
Fearful that the Nazi forces in Prague would confiscate her lifetime's worth of artwork, Gertrud Kauders decided to hide 700 paintings and sketches. Nearly 80 years later, the artworks were rediscovered by a demolition team tearing down an old building.
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Archaeologist Linda Åsheim (NEKU) was working alone at the excavation site in the medieval town in the centre of Tønsberg, Eastern Norway, when she discovered a medieval gold ring with a blue oval gem set in the middle.
The ring dates from around the 900s-1000s 📷NEKU
www.forskning.no/arkeologi-hi...
The ring dates from around the 900s-1000s 📷NEKU
www.forskning.no/arkeologi-hi...
January 4, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Archaeologist Linda Åsheim (NEKU) was working alone at the excavation site in the medieval town in the centre of Tønsberg, Eastern Norway, when she discovered a medieval gold ring with a blue oval gem set in the middle.
The ring dates from around the 900s-1000s 📷NEKU
www.forskning.no/arkeologi-hi...
The ring dates from around the 900s-1000s 📷NEKU
www.forskning.no/arkeologi-hi...
This lovely Roman-era enamelled fibula was found by members of the Grudziądz Fortress Association during a routine survey near Grudziądz in Poland.
📷Grudziądz Fortress Association
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📷Grudziądz Fortress Association
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January 1, 2026 at 3:23 PM
This lovely Roman-era enamelled fibula was found by members of the Grudziądz Fortress Association during a routine survey near Grudziądz in Poland.
📷Grudziądz Fortress Association
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📷Grudziądz Fortress Association
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Some of the large Roman shoes, dug up at the Magna Roman Fort in Northumberland in 2025, will be exhibited at the Roman Army Museum in Brampton, Cumbria, from 7 February.
Eight of the shoes were at least 30cm long, the equivalent of a UK size 13 to 14.
Eight of the shoes were at least 30cm long, the equivalent of a UK size 13 to 14.
Northumberland fort's large Roman shoes to go on display
Eight of the Roman shoes are at least 30cm (11.8in) long - the equivalent of a UK size 13 to 14.
www.bbc.com
January 1, 2026 at 10:51 AM
Some of the large Roman shoes, dug up at the Magna Roman Fort in Northumberland in 2025, will be exhibited at the Roman Army Museum in Brampton, Cumbria, from 7 February.
Eight of the shoes were at least 30cm long, the equivalent of a UK size 13 to 14.
Eight of the shoes were at least 30cm long, the equivalent of a UK size 13 to 14.
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Liveblog grote brand Vondelkerk
Liveblog grote brand Vondelkerk
In de Vondelkerk is even voor 1.00 uur een grote brand uitgebroken. De brand woedt met name bovenin de kerktoren en is van ver te zien. Volg de laatste ontwikkelingen hier.
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January 1, 2026 at 12:31 AM
Liveblog grote brand Vondelkerk
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Dear friends, for 2026: stay safe, stay healthy, support each other. ❤️
December 31, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Dear friends, for 2026: stay safe, stay healthy, support each other. ❤️
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Op het Nectarineplein bij Parnassia in Den Haag herdachten wij vanmiddag de meer dan 200 Joodse patiënten en Joodse onderduikers die in de oorlog in de Ramaerkliniek en de kliniek Bloemendaal verbleven, en op 31 december 1942 gedeporteerd werden en in de vernietigingskampen zijn vermoord.
December 31, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Op het Nectarineplein bij Parnassia in Den Haag herdachten wij vanmiddag de meer dan 200 Joodse patiënten en Joodse onderduikers die in de oorlog in de Ramaerkliniek en de kliniek Bloemendaal verbleven, en op 31 december 1942 gedeporteerd werden en in de vernietigingskampen zijn vermoord.
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Ook vanuit Bluesky een voorspoedig 2026!
Voorspoed in het Rijksmuseum van Oudheden!
Voorspoed in het Rijksmuseum van Oudheden!
December 31, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Ook vanuit Bluesky een voorspoedig 2026!
Voorspoed in het Rijksmuseum van Oudheden!
Voorspoed in het Rijksmuseum van Oudheden!
Wishing you health, life, joy, peace, good cheer, and hope!
This lovely ancient message, wrapped by a laurel wreath, was written down in Greek on a mosaic more than 1600 years ago in Halicarnassus, on the coast of modern-day Türkiye.
#HappyNewYear2026
📷 British museum collection t.co/JnT2bxjSf7
This lovely ancient message, wrapped by a laurel wreath, was written down in Greek on a mosaic more than 1600 years ago in Halicarnassus, on the coast of modern-day Türkiye.
#HappyNewYear2026
📷 British museum collection t.co/JnT2bxjSf7
December 31, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Wishing you health, life, joy, peace, good cheer, and hope!
This lovely ancient message, wrapped by a laurel wreath, was written down in Greek on a mosaic more than 1600 years ago in Halicarnassus, on the coast of modern-day Türkiye.
#HappyNewYear2026
📷 British museum collection t.co/JnT2bxjSf7
This lovely ancient message, wrapped by a laurel wreath, was written down in Greek on a mosaic more than 1600 years ago in Halicarnassus, on the coast of modern-day Türkiye.
#HappyNewYear2026
📷 British museum collection t.co/JnT2bxjSf7
A shipwreck discovered in the Sound, the strait between Denmark and Sweden,has been identified as a cog. The medieval cargo ship was built around 1410 AD using timber from Pomerania (Poland) & the Netherlands, where it was built. 📷Viking Ship Museum Denmark www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/en/news/arch...
December 30, 2025 at 7:02 PM
A shipwreck discovered in the Sound, the strait between Denmark and Sweden,has been identified as a cog. The medieval cargo ship was built around 1410 AD using timber from Pomerania (Poland) & the Netherlands, where it was built. 📷Viking Ship Museum Denmark www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/en/news/arch...
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De slotsom, de analyse, de eindejaarslijstjesspiegel: Daan over de meest genoemde beste boeken, de lijstjes, orde, chaos en wat hem opviel (Annet Schaap! Maar verder weinig Nederlandse romans). Lees, klik door: athenaeumscheltema.n...
December 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM
De slotsom, de analyse, de eindejaarslijstjesspiegel: Daan over de meest genoemde beste boeken, de lijstjes, orde, chaos en wat hem opviel (Annet Schaap! Maar verder weinig Nederlandse romans). Lees, klik door: athenaeumscheltema.n...
Archaeologists working in the ancient Roman town of Oplontis, three miles west of Pompeii, have uncovered several frescoes in the Villa Poppaea.
📷MIC–Archaeological Park of Pompeii.
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📷MIC–Archaeological Park of Pompeii.
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December 28, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Archaeologists working in the ancient Roman town of Oplontis, three miles west of Pompeii, have uncovered several frescoes in the Villa Poppaea.
📷MIC–Archaeological Park of Pompeii.
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📷MIC–Archaeological Park of Pompeii.
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A new study presents evidence of fire-making on a 400,000-year-old buried landsurface at Barnham (UK), where heated sediments and fire-cracked flint handaxes were found alongside two fragments of iron pyrite, a mineral used in later periods to strike sparks with flint.
Earliest evidence of making fire - Nature
Baked sediment, heat-shattered artefacts and introduced pyrite in a 400,000-year-old Palaeolithic occupation site in Suffolk, UK provide evidence of intentional fire-making, marking a pivotal moment i...
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December 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM
A new study presents evidence of fire-making on a 400,000-year-old buried landsurface at Barnham (UK), where heated sediments and fire-cracked flint handaxes were found alongside two fragments of iron pyrite, a mineral used in later periods to strike sparks with flint.
Research examining ancient sewer drain sediment suggests the Roman soldiers garrisoned at the fort of Vindolanda suffered with intestinal worms and diarrhoea – despite their toilets, baths and drinking water system.
Roman soldiers defending Hadrian’s Wall infected by parasites, study finds
Research examining ancient sewer drain sediment suggests the Roman soldiers garrisoned at the fort of Vindolanda suffered with intestinal worms and diarrhoea –
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December 27, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Research examining ancient sewer drain sediment suggests the Roman soldiers garrisoned at the fort of Vindolanda suffered with intestinal worms and diarrhoea – despite their toilets, baths and drinking water system.
Archaeologists have identified what is believed to be India's largest circular stone labyrinth in the Boramani grasslands of Solapur district.
The labyrinth could date back over nearly 2,000 years.
The labyrinth could date back over nearly 2,000 years.
Ancient stone labyrinth discovered in India’s Solapur district
Archaeologists have identified what is believed to be India’s largest circular stone labyrinth in the Boramani grasslands of Solapur district, shedding new light on the region’s ancient cultural and t...
www.heritagedaily.com
December 25, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Archaeologists have identified what is believed to be India's largest circular stone labyrinth in the Boramani grasslands of Solapur district.
The labyrinth could date back over nearly 2,000 years.
The labyrinth could date back over nearly 2,000 years.
Archaeologists discovered six 13th century silver coins at the Molkenmarkt in Berlin,Germany. Excavations uncovered 700,000 finds which include a bone flute (14th century), a sock and leather shoes (around 1450).
📷Landesdenkmalamt Berlin. Julia-Marlen Schiefelbein
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📷Landesdenkmalamt Berlin. Julia-Marlen Schiefelbein
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December 25, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Archaeologists discovered six 13th century silver coins at the Molkenmarkt in Berlin,Germany. Excavations uncovered 700,000 finds which include a bone flute (14th century), a sock and leather shoes (around 1450).
📷Landesdenkmalamt Berlin. Julia-Marlen Schiefelbein
www.berlin.de/landesdenkma...
📷Landesdenkmalamt Berlin. Julia-Marlen Schiefelbein
www.berlin.de/landesdenkma...
A nativity scene from a beautiful gold finger-ring. The enamel on the late 15th or early 16 century ring is extremely well preserved.
Found Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England.
Photo credit British Museum. finds.org.uk/database/art...
Found Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England.
Photo credit British Museum. finds.org.uk/database/art...
December 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
A nativity scene from a beautiful gold finger-ring. The enamel on the late 15th or early 16 century ring is extremely well preserved.
Found Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England.
Photo credit British Museum. finds.org.uk/database/art...
Found Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England.
Photo credit British Museum. finds.org.uk/database/art...
Kids as young as 18 months old were given facial tattoos in the Nile Valley region 1,400 years ago, archaeologists discovered while studying mummified bodies in Sudan.
The practice coincided with the introduction of Christianity to the region known as Nubia
The practice coincided with the introduction of Christianity to the region known as Nubia
1,400 years ago, Nubians tattooed their toddlers. Archaeologists are trying to figure out why.
More than a dozen mummies of kids with facial tattoos were found at an archaeological site in Christian-era Nubia.
www.livescience.com
December 24, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Kids as young as 18 months old were given facial tattoos in the Nile Valley region 1,400 years ago, archaeologists discovered while studying mummified bodies in Sudan.
The practice coincided with the introduction of Christianity to the region known as Nubia
The practice coincided with the introduction of Christianity to the region known as Nubia
Happy Christmas ✨️🎄
Two deer following each other nose to tail. The sculpture of swimming reindeer was carved about 13,000 years ago in what is now modern-day France by a Magdalenian sculptor who carved the artwork from the tip of a mammoth tusk.
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Two deer following each other nose to tail. The sculpture of swimming reindeer was carved about 13,000 years ago in what is now modern-day France by a Magdalenian sculptor who carved the artwork from the tip of a mammoth tusk.
www.britishmuseum.org/collection/o...
December 24, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Happy Christmas ✨️🎄
Two deer following each other nose to tail. The sculpture of swimming reindeer was carved about 13,000 years ago in what is now modern-day France by a Magdalenian sculptor who carved the artwork from the tip of a mammoth tusk.
www.britishmuseum.org/collection/o...
Two deer following each other nose to tail. The sculpture of swimming reindeer was carved about 13,000 years ago in what is now modern-day France by a Magdalenian sculptor who carved the artwork from the tip of a mammoth tusk.
www.britishmuseum.org/collection/o...
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Een Kerstdiner voor 1 gulden en 10 cent!
In 1939 kon je daarvoor terecht bij Martin's Cafeteria in de Spuistraat in Den Haag.
Haagsche Courant, collectie delpher.nl
In 1939 kon je daarvoor terecht bij Martin's Cafeteria in de Spuistraat in Den Haag.
Haagsche Courant, collectie delpher.nl
December 23, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Een Kerstdiner voor 1 gulden en 10 cent!
In 1939 kon je daarvoor terecht bij Martin's Cafeteria in de Spuistraat in Den Haag.
Haagsche Courant, collectie delpher.nl
In 1939 kon je daarvoor terecht bij Martin's Cafeteria in de Spuistraat in Den Haag.
Haagsche Courant, collectie delpher.nl
Rome’s new subway stations at the Colosseum and Porta Metronia display the archaeological treasures unearthed during its construction.
Rome opens two new metro stations at Colosseum and Porta Metronia
Rome's Metro C subway station at the Colosseum will be inaugurated on 8 December, a national holiday in Italy, the city's mayor Roberto Gualtieri announced.
www.wantedinrome.com
December 23, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Rome’s new subway stations at the Colosseum and Porta Metronia display the archaeological treasures unearthed during its construction.
An export bar has been placed on a Union Flag that led Nelson’s fleet in the Battle of Trafalgar to allow time for a UK buyer to be found.
War-scarred Union Flag from the Battle of Trafalgar at risk of leaving the UK
An export bar has been placed on a Union Flag that led the charge for the British at the Battle of Trafalgar
www.gov.uk
December 22, 2025 at 6:44 PM
An export bar has been placed on a Union Flag that led Nelson’s fleet in the Battle of Trafalgar to allow time for a UK buyer to be found.
Drought facilitated the westward expansion of the Mongol Empire in the 1230s
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Medieval drought may have aided the Mongol Empire’s push west in the 1230s, study suggests - Medievalists.net
A new tree-ring study reconstructing summer drought on the East European Plain argues that severe aridity in the 1230s may have helped the Mongol Empire’s westward expansion by shaping mobility and vu...
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December 22, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Drought facilitated the westward expansion of the Mongol Empire in the 1230s
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Two Celtic gold have been discovered by volunteers near Arisdorf in Switzerland.
They date to the 2nd half of the 3rd century BC.
📷 Archäologie Baselland
www.archaeologie.bl.ch/entdecken/fu...
They date to the 2nd half of the 3rd century BC.
📷 Archäologie Baselland
www.archaeologie.bl.ch/entdecken/fu...
December 21, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Two Celtic gold have been discovered by volunteers near Arisdorf in Switzerland.
They date to the 2nd half of the 3rd century BC.
📷 Archäologie Baselland
www.archaeologie.bl.ch/entdecken/fu...
They date to the 2nd half of the 3rd century BC.
📷 Archäologie Baselland
www.archaeologie.bl.ch/entdecken/fu...
Archaeologists have found the original location of a fresco fragment that was looted from Pompeii and later repatriated to Italy from the U.S. in 2023.
📷Archaeological Park of Pompeii
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📷Archaeological Park of Pompeii
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December 19, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Archaeologists have found the original location of a fresco fragment that was looted from Pompeii and later repatriated to Italy from the U.S. in 2023.
📷Archaeological Park of Pompeii
news.artnet.com/art-world/po...
📷Archaeological Park of Pompeii
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