VIEWS project
@viewsproject.bsky.social
Visual Interactions in Early Writing Systems (VIEWS) is a Cambridge Uni project funded by UKRI, and host of the Endangered Writing Network.
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· Nov 19
Endangered Writing Network
To join the Endangered Writing Network and play a role in this important conversation, please scroll down to the contact form further down the page and send us your details. Across the world today,…
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Al-Razi, 10th century, vs. al-Dimashqi, 16th century (unquestionably a subtweet). I know which of the two I'd want to hang out with.
February 7, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Al-Razi, 10th century, vs. al-Dimashqi, 16th century (unquestionably a subtweet). I know which of the two I'd want to hang out with.
UNESCO has declared 9th February World Greek Language Day (building on the national day), which seems like a good day to share my recently published open access article:
"Mount Hymettos, Athens: A holy place for writing", EGI vol. 1.
journals.wisethorough.com/index.php/EG...
"Mount Hymettos, Athens: A holy place for writing", EGI vol. 1.
journals.wisethorough.com/index.php/EG...
Mount Hymettos, Athens: A Holy Place For Writing
| EGI - Epigraphy Graffiti Iconography
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February 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM
UNESCO has declared 9th February World Greek Language Day (building on the national day), which seems like a good day to share my recently published open access article:
"Mount Hymettos, Athens: A holy place for writing", EGI vol. 1.
journals.wisethorough.com/index.php/EG...
"Mount Hymettos, Athens: A holy place for writing", EGI vol. 1.
journals.wisethorough.com/index.php/EG...
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The first day of my Kickstarter campaign has been plagued with bots making fake pledges, apparently the latest form of phishing for personal data.
Please check the campaign out at www.kickstarter.com/projects/end... and, if you are in a position to do so, make a genuine pledge!
Please check the campaign out at www.kickstarter.com/projects/end... and, if you are in a position to do so, make a genuine pledge!
February 8, 2026 at 8:10 PM
The first day of my Kickstarter campaign has been plagued with bots making fake pledges, apparently the latest form of phishing for personal data.
Please check the campaign out at www.kickstarter.com/projects/end... and, if you are in a position to do so, make a genuine pledge!
Please check the campaign out at www.kickstarter.com/projects/end... and, if you are in a position to do so, make a genuine pledge!
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📯 Job claxon: Assistant Professor in Celtic, University of Cambridge (ending soon)
@department-asnc.bsky.social wishes to appoint an Assistant Professor in Celtic from 1 Sept 2026. Details for the post can be found at www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/assista....
Closing date for applications: Wed 11 Feb 2026.
@department-asnc.bsky.social wishes to appoint an Assistant Professor in Celtic from 1 Sept 2026. Details for the post can be found at www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/assista....
Closing date for applications: Wed 11 Feb 2026.
Assistant Professor in Celtic
The Department of Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic, within the Faculty of English wishes to appoint an Assistant Professor in Celtic from 1 September 2026. We seek applicants who have research and
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February 6, 2026 at 3:17 PM
📯 Job claxon: Assistant Professor in Celtic, University of Cambridge (ending soon)
@department-asnc.bsky.social wishes to appoint an Assistant Professor in Celtic from 1 Sept 2026. Details for the post can be found at www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/assista....
Closing date for applications: Wed 11 Feb 2026.
@department-asnc.bsky.social wishes to appoint an Assistant Professor in Celtic from 1 Sept 2026. Details for the post can be found at www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/assista....
Closing date for applications: Wed 11 Feb 2026.
Oh I have just worked out what I'm going to do for International Lego Classics Day this year! It may involve these little dudes but that's all I'm saying 😁
February 3, 2026 at 10:53 AM
Oh I have just worked out what I'm going to do for International Lego Classics Day this year! It may involve these little dudes but that's all I'm saying 😁
Early Alphabetic writing in the news: www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/ancien...
Sinai Before Sinai
A 5,000-year-old Sinai inscription links violence and state power with divine sanction—a combination later biblical authors critique in their Sinai narratives.
www.biblicalarchaeology.org
February 3, 2026 at 12:09 AM
Early Alphabetic writing in the news: www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/ancien...
The video from this seminar is now online here: youtu.be/vJfhL_5-w-U?...
February 1, 2026 at 9:12 PM
The video from this seminar is now online here: youtu.be/vJfhL_5-w-U?...
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Wow, 小篆 seal script (based on Shuō wén jiě zì 說文解字) is going to be separately encoded for inclusion in Unicode 18.0!
Proposal document here: www.unicode.org/wg2/docs/n53...
Proposal document here: www.unicode.org/wg2/docs/n53...
www.unicode.org
January 31, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Wow, 小篆 seal script (based on Shuō wén jiě zì 說文解字) is going to be separately encoded for inclusion in Unicode 18.0!
Proposal document here: www.unicode.org/wg2/docs/n53...
Proposal document here: www.unicode.org/wg2/docs/n53...
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new substack article combining my special interests of typography and the middle ages!!! open.substack.com/pub/weirdmed...
January 31, 2026 at 12:15 AM
new substack article combining my special interests of typography and the middle ages!!! open.substack.com/pub/weirdmed...
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"There is virtually no other script that works for Scrabble other than the Latin alphabet, because virtually every other script is more complex"
Tomorrow, Friday 30th January, Chris Miller is giving an online seminar for VIEWS and the Endangered Writing Network: "The varied roots of quirky sign ordering in Indic orthographies" - especially in Sumatra, South Sulawesi and the Philippines.
Register here:
cam-ac-uk.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Register here:
cam-ac-uk.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: VIEWS Lent Term Seminars. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
VIEWS Lent Term Seminars (Times GMT/UTC+0)
Friday 30th January, 4.30pm ONLINE ONLY
Reading, Riting, Rithmetic and 1+2=??? The varied roots of quirky sign ordering in Indic orthographies (Christopher ...
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January 31, 2026 at 12:57 AM
"There is virtually no other script that works for Scrabble other than the Latin alphabet, because virtually every other script is more complex"
Tomorrow, Friday 30th January, Chris Miller is giving an online seminar for VIEWS and the Endangered Writing Network: "The varied roots of quirky sign ordering in Indic orthographies" - especially in Sumatra, South Sulawesi and the Philippines.
Register here:
cam-ac-uk.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Register here:
cam-ac-uk.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: VIEWS Lent Term Seminars. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
VIEWS Lent Term Seminars (Times GMT/UTC+0)
Friday 30th January, 4.30pm ONLINE ONLY
Reading, Riting, Rithmetic and 1+2=??? The varied roots of quirky sign ordering in Indic orthographies (Christopher ...
cam-ac-uk.zoom.us
January 29, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Tomorrow, Friday 30th January, Chris Miller is giving an online seminar for VIEWS and the Endangered Writing Network: "The varied roots of quirky sign ordering in Indic orthographies" - especially in Sumatra, South Sulawesi and the Philippines.
Register here:
cam-ac-uk.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Register here:
cam-ac-uk.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Two days to World Endangered Writing Day. We have something for everyone, with scripts from around the world, theoretical aspects of writing research, discussions of community identity and minority script typography, a Script Keepers panel, a contest and so much more!
The programme for World Endangered Writing Day next Friday (23rd Jan). Explore and celebrate global writing diversity, and find out what is being done to support minority script communities, with this day of presentations and discussions. #wewd2026
Register here: tinyurl.com/wewd2026
Register here: tinyurl.com/wewd2026
January 21, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Two days to World Endangered Writing Day. We have something for everyone, with scripts from around the world, theoretical aspects of writing research, discussions of community identity and minority script typography, a Script Keepers panel, a contest and so much more!
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In the new »E-Journal degli Scavi di Pompei», new Pompeii graffiti come to light. pompeiisites.org/e-journal-de... I am stoked to see how far RTI has come + the discovery of the new ‘Erato amat [---‘ graffito is so cool. Also? Do not forget the Ancient Graffiti Project: ancientgraffiti.org/Graffiti/
“Bruits de couloir”: Shedding New Light on Ancient Graffiti - Pompeii Sites
The “Bruits de couloir” project offers a comprehensive reinterpretation of the graffiti in the theatre corridor in Pompeii through a multidisciplinary approach combining epigraphy, archaeology, philol...
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January 20, 2026 at 12:29 PM
In the new »E-Journal degli Scavi di Pompei», new Pompeii graffiti come to light. pompeiisites.org/e-journal-de... I am stoked to see how far RTI has come + the discovery of the new ‘Erato amat [---‘ graffito is so cool. Also? Do not forget the Ancient Graffiti Project: ancientgraffiti.org/Graffiti/
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"The twenty-four modes of writing"
(Diagonal βουστροφηδόν for the win! 🤓)
< Hugo 1617 De prima scribendi origine @ www.digitale-sammlungen.de/en/view/bsb1...
(Diagonal βουστροφηδόν for the win! 🤓)
< Hugo 1617 De prima scribendi origine @ www.digitale-sammlungen.de/en/view/bsb1...
January 16, 2026 at 4:26 PM
"The twenty-four modes of writing"
(Diagonal βουστροφηδόν for the win! 🤓)
< Hugo 1617 De prima scribendi origine @ www.digitale-sammlungen.de/en/view/bsb1...
(Diagonal βουστροφηδόν for the win! 🤓)
< Hugo 1617 De prima scribendi origine @ www.digitale-sammlungen.de/en/view/bsb1...
The programme for World Endangered Writing Day next Friday (23rd Jan). Explore and celebrate global writing diversity, and find out what is being done to support minority script communities, with this day of presentations and discussions. #wewd2026
Register here: tinyurl.com/wewd2026
Register here: tinyurl.com/wewd2026
January 16, 2026 at 1:05 PM
The programme for World Endangered Writing Day next Friday (23rd Jan). Explore and celebrate global writing diversity, and find out what is being done to support minority script communities, with this day of presentations and discussions. #wewd2026
Register here: tinyurl.com/wewd2026
Register here: tinyurl.com/wewd2026
So excited to announce all our VIEWS project events!
Seminars on Indic orthographies, Archaic Cretan law codes and Bété and Chinese scripts!
World Endangered Writing Day!
A Jamigraphy workshop!
Our conference WAVE 2: Writing As Visual Engagement!
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Seminars on Indic orthographies, Archaic Cretan law codes and Bété and Chinese scripts!
World Endangered Writing Day!
A Jamigraphy workshop!
Our conference WAVE 2: Writing As Visual Engagement!
viewsproject.wordpress.com/2026/01/15/v...
VIEWS events, January-April 2026
We are excited to announce our programme of VIEWS project and Endangered Writing Research Network events for the coming months. Find out about our one-day events, register for our seminars and brow…
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January 15, 2026 at 8:34 PM
So excited to announce all our VIEWS project events!
Seminars on Indic orthographies, Archaic Cretan law codes and Bété and Chinese scripts!
World Endangered Writing Day!
A Jamigraphy workshop!
Our conference WAVE 2: Writing As Visual Engagement!
viewsproject.wordpress.com/2026/01/15/v...
Seminars on Indic orthographies, Archaic Cretan law codes and Bété and Chinese scripts!
World Endangered Writing Day!
A Jamigraphy workshop!
Our conference WAVE 2: Writing As Visual Engagement!
viewsproject.wordpress.com/2026/01/15/v...
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February 1 is the deadline to nominate books for the AIA's Felicia A. Holton Award. If you know any books published in the past three years that make bring the excitement of archaeology to a general audience, please nominate them here:
www.archaeological.org/grant/holton...
www.archaeological.org/grant/holton...
Felicia A. Holton Book Award - Archaeological Institute of America
Learn about and apply for the Felicia A. Holton Book Award from Archaeological Institute of America. Find scholarships, fellowships, and grants for excavation, research, publication, and site preserva...
www.archaeological.org
January 15, 2026 at 6:40 PM
February 1 is the deadline to nominate books for the AIA's Felicia A. Holton Award. If you know any books published in the past three years that make bring the excitement of archaeology to a general audience, please nominate them here:
www.archaeological.org/grant/holton...
www.archaeological.org/grant/holton...
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You may have heard of Enheduanna, the princess, priestess, and poet who is also the earliest named author in history.
Well, a tiny broken artefact made of lapis lazuli preserves the name of Ilum-pālil, her hairdresser. It is a fragmentary cylinder seal, excavated from a tomb in the city of Ur.
Well, a tiny broken artefact made of lapis lazuli preserves the name of Ilum-pālil, her hairdresser. It is a fragmentary cylinder seal, excavated from a tomb in the city of Ur.
January 13, 2026 at 2:23 PM
You may have heard of Enheduanna, the princess, priestess, and poet who is also the earliest named author in history.
Well, a tiny broken artefact made of lapis lazuli preserves the name of Ilum-pālil, her hairdresser. It is a fragmentary cylinder seal, excavated from a tomb in the city of Ur.
Well, a tiny broken artefact made of lapis lazuli preserves the name of Ilum-pālil, her hairdresser. It is a fragmentary cylinder seal, excavated from a tomb in the city of Ur.
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ELEVENTH-HOUR CALL FOR BRILLIANT RESCUE PLANS Pangea, my largest sculpture (at 7'x7') was due to be donated to a university, but that has fallen through. I leave for the UK on Wednesday. How can it be rescued from the dump?
January 5, 2026 at 11:14 PM
ELEVENTH-HOUR CALL FOR BRILLIANT RESCUE PLANS Pangea, my largest sculpture (at 7'x7') was due to be donated to a university, but that has fallen through. I leave for the UK on Wednesday. How can it be rescued from the dump?
A sort of apology blog post, with books and activities, since I didn't manage a post before my Christmas break. Featuring books by @majnouna.com @dannybate.bsky.social @timbrookes.bsky.social among other things.
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The festive epigraphist – with books and crafts
I didn’t manage to write a post before taking a break for Christmas (sorry), but after having a particularly writing-themed festive season, I thought some of my experiences might be of intere…
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January 5, 2026 at 1:16 PM
A sort of apology blog post, with books and activities, since I didn't manage a post before my Christmas break. Featuring books by @majnouna.com @dannybate.bsky.social @timbrookes.bsky.social among other things.
viewsproject.wordpress.com/2026/01/04/t...
viewsproject.wordpress.com/2026/01/04/t...
Made in Egypt exhibition at the @fitzmuseum.bsky.social is very much recommended! Every object has a story to tell and it's all displayed beautifully - well lit, interactive, spacious. Wonderful showcase of Egyptian craftsmanship.
January 4, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Made in Egypt exhibition at the @fitzmuseum.bsky.social is very much recommended! Every object has a story to tell and it's all displayed beautifully - well lit, interactive, spacious. Wonderful showcase of Egyptian craftsmanship.
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Well, isn't that a pretty sight! The Japanese edition of my Atlas of Endangered Alphabets is now out and about!
January 4, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Well, isn't that a pretty sight! The Japanese edition of my Atlas of Endangered Alphabets is now out and about!
Probably should have tagged #AncientBluesky and #ClassicsBluesky on this.
I would not have included this episode in a toddler Trojan Horse book 😳 I can't lie to my son!
It only has four pages: Paris sailing off with Helen, Iphigeneia, Achilles knocking Hector over and the wooden horse.
It only has four pages: Paris sailing off with Helen, Iphigeneia, Achilles knocking Hector over and the wooden horse.
January 3, 2026 at 8:58 AM
Probably should have tagged #AncientBluesky and #ClassicsBluesky on this.
I would not have included this episode in a toddler Trojan Horse book 😳 I can't lie to my son!
It only has four pages: Paris sailing off with Helen, Iphigeneia, Achilles knocking Hector over and the wooden horse.
It only has four pages: Paris sailing off with Helen, Iphigeneia, Achilles knocking Hector over and the wooden horse.
January 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM
I would not have included this episode in a toddler Trojan Horse book 😳 I can't lie to my son!
It only has four pages: Paris sailing off with Helen, Iphigeneia, Achilles knocking Hector over and the wooden horse.
It only has four pages: Paris sailing off with Helen, Iphigeneia, Achilles knocking Hector over and the wooden horse.
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Happy New Year to all glossophiles: linguists, researchers, translators and other professionals who have the study of language and the written word as their breadwinner. This wish also extends to #langsky, particularly to students of lesser-used languages — regional, minority, endangered and so on.
December 31, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Happy New Year to all glossophiles: linguists, researchers, translators and other professionals who have the study of language and the written word as their breadwinner. This wish also extends to #langsky, particularly to students of lesser-used languages — regional, minority, endangered and so on.