Jim Bright
@virtualpasts.bsky.social
PhD researcher at Queens University Belfast. Works in Archaeology and digital heritage. Also a bit of a film buff and part-time film and TV extra.
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Researchers have recently concluded that clay artefacts unearthed in the city of Hama in Syria are not musical instruments as initially thought, but instead they are baby rattles
#Archaeology
#Childhood
#BronzeAge
#Archaeology
#Childhood
#BronzeAge
New research: Baby toys were mass produced in Early Bronze Age Syria | Nationalmuseet - Museer, forskning og bevaring
Scholars at the National Museum of Denmark in collaboration with Archéorient CNRS in France and the University of Milan in Italy have identified 4500-year-old baby rattles that were produced by…
via.ritzau.dk
May 29, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Researchers have recently concluded that clay artefacts unearthed in the city of Hama in Syria are not musical instruments as initially thought, but instead they are baby rattles
#Archaeology
#Childhood
#BronzeAge
#Archaeology
#Childhood
#BronzeAge
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FOUR. HUNDRED.
Despite their most recently published financial statements showing that they have “a strong balance sheet” attributed that to the commitment of their staff - their “most important and valued asset”
University confirms plans to cut 400 jobs www.bbc.com/news/article...
Despite their most recently published financial statements showing that they have “a strong balance sheet” attributed that to the commitment of their staff - their “most important and valued asset”
University confirms plans to cut 400 jobs www.bbc.com/news/article...
Cardiff: University confirms plans to cut 400 jobs
Vice-chancellor Wendy Larner says "it is no longer an option for us to continue as we are".
www.bbc.com
January 28, 2025 at 3:28 PM
FOUR. HUNDRED.
Despite their most recently published financial statements showing that they have “a strong balance sheet” attributed that to the commitment of their staff - their “most important and valued asset”
University confirms plans to cut 400 jobs www.bbc.com/news/article...
Despite their most recently published financial statements showing that they have “a strong balance sheet” attributed that to the commitment of their staff - their “most important and valued asset”
University confirms plans to cut 400 jobs www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Your safety and wellbeing are our top priority. That's why the University campus will be closed tomorrow, Friday 24 January, given the red weather warning of wind in place across Northern Ireland due to #StormÉowyn.
More details: ow.ly/lE0W50ULKeC
More details: ow.ly/lE0W50ULKeC
January 23, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Your safety and wellbeing are our top priority. That's why the University campus will be closed tomorrow, Friday 24 January, given the red weather warning of wind in place across Northern Ireland due to #StormÉowyn.
More details: ow.ly/lE0W50ULKeC
More details: ow.ly/lE0W50ULKeC
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ICYMI: 🏺 The reconstruction of the Great Hall in Karakorum has been visualised using animation to explain the intricate composition of the terrace and the 'Great Hall', which shows influences of Chinese and Tibetan architecture.
🔗 www.artefacts-berlin.de/portfolio-it...
🔗 www.artefacts-berlin.de/portfolio-it...
January 20, 2025 at 10:07 AM
ICYMI: 🏺 The reconstruction of the Great Hall in Karakorum has been visualised using animation to explain the intricate composition of the terrace and the 'Great Hall', which shows influences of Chinese and Tibetan architecture.
🔗 www.artefacts-berlin.de/portfolio-it...
🔗 www.artefacts-berlin.de/portfolio-it...
"say, if we found that our earth was doomed..say..by climatic changes, what would we do about it?" ... "Nothing...just go on squabbling as usual". Quatermass and the Pit - 1967.
January 19, 2025 at 9:37 PM
"say, if we found that our earth was doomed..say..by climatic changes, what would we do about it?" ... "Nothing...just go on squabbling as usual". Quatermass and the Pit - 1967.
Should be good !! I always love Lucy's stuff.
New series of #LucyWorsleyInvestigates kicks off on Friday at 9pm on BBC Two with ... Jack the Ripper! We're excited to be coming to PBS next week as well!
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
January 1, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Should be good !! I always love Lucy's stuff.
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Happy birthday, everyone!
On this day, in 1845, the Queen’s Colleges of Belfast, Cork and Galway were formally brought into existence.
Thank you to everyone who has helped make Queen's the special place it is.
Watch this space for more news on our celebrations as we enter our 180th year.
On this day, in 1845, the Queen’s Colleges of Belfast, Cork and Galway were formally brought into existence.
Thank you to everyone who has helped make Queen's the special place it is.
Watch this space for more news on our celebrations as we enter our 180th year.
December 30, 2024 at 12:04 PM
Happy birthday, everyone!
On this day, in 1845, the Queen’s Colleges of Belfast, Cork and Galway were formally brought into existence.
Thank you to everyone who has helped make Queen's the special place it is.
Watch this space for more news on our celebrations as we enter our 180th year.
On this day, in 1845, the Queen’s Colleges of Belfast, Cork and Galway were formally brought into existence.
Thank you to everyone who has helped make Queen's the special place it is.
Watch this space for more news on our celebrations as we enter our 180th year.
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Apply for this funded PhD with me, Selina Brace and Silvia Bello at UCL & the Natural History Museum:
Human or Animal? Biomolecular Analysis of Upper Palaeolithic Bone Artefacts to Explore Raw Material Selection.
#ZooMs #ancientDNA #stableisotopes
www.trees-dla.ac.uk/projects/hum...
Human or Animal? Biomolecular Analysis of Upper Palaeolithic Bone Artefacts to Explore Raw Material Selection.
#ZooMs #ancientDNA #stableisotopes
www.trees-dla.ac.uk/projects/hum...
Human or Animal? Biomolecular Analysis of Upper Palaeolithic Bone Artefacts to Explore Raw Material Selection. | UCL Trees
Bone and antler became important raw materials for Upper Palaeolithic people. Osseous materials were used to make tools such as harpoons, projectile points, needles, and portable art. It is generally ...
www.trees-dla.ac.uk
December 16, 2024 at 9:28 AM
Apply for this funded PhD with me, Selina Brace and Silvia Bello at UCL & the Natural History Museum:
Human or Animal? Biomolecular Analysis of Upper Palaeolithic Bone Artefacts to Explore Raw Material Selection.
#ZooMs #ancientDNA #stableisotopes
www.trees-dla.ac.uk/projects/hum...
Human or Animal? Biomolecular Analysis of Upper Palaeolithic Bone Artefacts to Explore Raw Material Selection.
#ZooMs #ancientDNA #stableisotopes
www.trees-dla.ac.uk/projects/hum...
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Massive away win for the little fella.
December 2, 2024 at 1:38 PM
Massive away win for the little fella.
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Spooky evening walk in the freezing fog covering Belfast. 🥶
November 27, 2024 at 8:27 PM
Spooky evening walk in the freezing fog covering Belfast. 🥶
This is very sad news. How many of us were furnished with his Archaeology: Theories, Methods and Practice text book at 1st year undergrad? I still have my copy, 2nd edition, it was an old edition even back when I was using it for my undergrad degree, but still very useful. Still is today.
One era comes to an end: Colin Renfrew has passed away 😔 RIP #Archaeology
November 24, 2024 at 8:57 PM
This is very sad news. How many of us were furnished with his Archaeology: Theories, Methods and Practice text book at 1st year undergrad? I still have my copy, 2nd edition, it was an old edition even back when I was using it for my undergrad degree, but still very useful. Still is today.
Email today...Personally I am just hugely grateful that their content was free for UE5 users in the first place. LOTS of work goes in to making these assets.
November 22, 2024 at 10:03 PM
Email today...Personally I am just hugely grateful that their content was free for UE5 users in the first place. LOTS of work goes in to making these assets.
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Paddy Gleeson’s new book on Landscapes of Kingship in Early Medieval Ireland AD400-1150 is due out with Four Courts Press in August 2025
November 22, 2024 at 6:01 PM
Paddy Gleeson’s new book on Landscapes of Kingship in Early Medieval Ireland AD400-1150 is due out with Four Courts Press in August 2025
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November 21, 2024 at 11:03 AM
Saw Gladiator II today. It didn't disappoint ! Certainly one worth seeing at the cinema. Highly recommend, and if you have the original Gladiator film around on DVD or on streaming, give it a rewatch before you see it, as it is connected. (saying no more than that as don't like giving spoilers).
November 21, 2024 at 12:01 AM
Saw Gladiator II today. It didn't disappoint ! Certainly one worth seeing at the cinema. Highly recommend, and if you have the original Gladiator film around on DVD or on streaming, give it a rewatch before you see it, as it is connected. (saying no more than that as don't like giving spoilers).
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‘The Real People of Gladiator’ Review: Dr Peter Crawford, of the Classical Association in Northern Ireland, talks about the Oscar-winning movie 'Gladiator' at Queens University Belfast.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6tl...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6tl...
The Real People of Gladiator, Peter Crawford
YouTube video by Classical Association Northern Ireland
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November 17, 2024 at 7:30 PM
‘The Real People of Gladiator’ Review: Dr Peter Crawford, of the Classical Association in Northern Ireland, talks about the Oscar-winning movie 'Gladiator' at Queens University Belfast.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6tl...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6tl...
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it is important to me that you all go look at the little rats that like to drive cars and taught themselves to rev the engine because it’s fun
November 19, 2024 at 8:30 PM
it is important to me that you all go look at the little rats that like to drive cars and taught themselves to rev the engine because it’s fun
Hoping to see Gladiator II at the cinema on Wednesday. In the meantime, my Monday night-in movie has been Trading Paces with Eddie Murphy, Dan Aykroyd and the amazing Jamie Lee Curtis. Picked up on DVD from a charity shop for 25p ! One of my favourite 80's comedy films.
November 18, 2024 at 11:02 PM
Hoping to see Gladiator II at the cinema on Wednesday. In the meantime, my Monday night-in movie has been Trading Paces with Eddie Murphy, Dan Aykroyd and the amazing Jamie Lee Curtis. Picked up on DVD from a charity shop for 25p ! One of my favourite 80's comedy films.
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Started up a bioarch starter pack 🤩
Let me know if you want to be added or have suggestions 😊
#archaeology #bioarchaeology
go.bsky.app/N5yfURb
Let me know if you want to be added or have suggestions 😊
#archaeology #bioarchaeology
go.bsky.app/N5yfURb
November 17, 2024 at 10:50 AM
Started up a bioarch starter pack 🤩
Let me know if you want to be added or have suggestions 😊
#archaeology #bioarchaeology
go.bsky.app/N5yfURb
Let me know if you want to be added or have suggestions 😊
#archaeology #bioarchaeology
go.bsky.app/N5yfURb
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2024’s top finds – the dog in the drain.
www.nessofbrodgar.co.uk/2024-top-can...
#Neolithic #Orkney #Archaeology #Excavation #NessOfBrodgar
www.nessofbrodgar.co.uk/2024-top-can...
#Neolithic #Orkney #Archaeology #Excavation #NessOfBrodgar
2024’s top finds – the dog in the drain
This summer, in a corner of Structure Twelve, a few eyebrows were raised when excavation revealed the partial remains of a puppy in a drain!
www.nessofbrodgar.co.uk
November 15, 2024 at 9:34 AM
2024’s top finds – the dog in the drain.
www.nessofbrodgar.co.uk/2024-top-can...
#Neolithic #Orkney #Archaeology #Excavation #NessOfBrodgar
www.nessofbrodgar.co.uk/2024-top-can...
#Neolithic #Orkney #Archaeology #Excavation #NessOfBrodgar
Made me smile on a very cold, wet and dark Monday evening :)
This is Fred. He just found out he can chew his own ear. There aren't actually any rules against it, he checked. 12/10
November 18, 2024 at 6:24 PM
Made me smile on a very cold, wet and dark Monday evening :)
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PAS archaeological starter pack is growing!
@ me to add accounts!
#Archaeology #Artefacts #finds #metaldetecting
go.bsky.app/JHaYpNe
@ me to add accounts!
#Archaeology #Artefacts #finds #metaldetecting
go.bsky.app/JHaYpNe
November 18, 2024 at 3:50 PM
PAS archaeological starter pack is growing!
@ me to add accounts!
#Archaeology #Artefacts #finds #metaldetecting
go.bsky.app/JHaYpNe
@ me to add accounts!
#Archaeology #Artefacts #finds #metaldetecting
go.bsky.app/JHaYpNe
Heads up for the 3D modelling/digital community. You can claim all 17,000+ Quixel assets for free on Epic's new Fab.com before the end of the year ! Loads of useful materials, 3D models and bits and pieces to use for projects, especially for Unreal Engine 5 stuff.
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November 18, 2024 at 3:26 PM
Heads up for the 3D modelling/digital community. You can claim all 17,000+ Quixel assets for free on Epic's new Fab.com before the end of the year ! Loads of useful materials, 3D models and bits and pieces to use for projects, especially for Unreal Engine 5 stuff.
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Hello 💙
Have to admit I'm currently a bit obsessed with watching the Bluesky user counter numbers growing
Should hit 20 million by tomorrow
A million or more a day
Think how big it will be by Christmas 👌🏼😎🎄🎅
bsky-users.theo.io
Have to admit I'm currently a bit obsessed with watching the Bluesky user counter numbers growing
Should hit 20 million by tomorrow
A million or more a day
Think how big it will be by Christmas 👌🏼😎🎄🎅
bsky-users.theo.io
November 18, 2024 at 2:48 PM
Hello 💙
Have to admit I'm currently a bit obsessed with watching the Bluesky user counter numbers growing
Should hit 20 million by tomorrow
A million or more a day
Think how big it will be by Christmas 👌🏼😎🎄🎅
bsky-users.theo.io
Have to admit I'm currently a bit obsessed with watching the Bluesky user counter numbers growing
Should hit 20 million by tomorrow
A million or more a day
Think how big it will be by Christmas 👌🏼😎🎄🎅
bsky-users.theo.io