Zoe Fox
@zoesfox.bsky.social
Doctoral Researcher; Classics, Ancient History & Archaeology, Uni of Birmingham
Bryn Mawr College ‘14 🌹🍞
researches Augustan/Fascist demolition in Rome by day, teaches History also by day
Bryn Mawr College ‘14 🌹🍞
researches Augustan/Fascist demolition in Rome by day, teaches History also by day
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Got this spam in my academic email inbox… Apparently, according to this bot, I am not writing a PhD dissertation on Augustan and Fascist demolition of working-class neighborhoods in Rome, but rather, a “delightful” book entitled “Franny the Undercover Granny” 👀
January 9, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Got this spam in my academic email inbox… Apparently, according to this bot, I am not writing a PhD dissertation on Augustan and Fascist demolition of working-class neighborhoods in Rome, but rather, a “delightful” book entitled “Franny the Undercover Granny” 👀
Very important update from Pompeii: cats
January 2, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Very important update from Pompeii: cats
to be face-to-face with the artworks I’ve poured over, analyzed, presented about, and (soon!) published about, and to see some small ripple effects of my research make their way into the exhibit. What a way to cap off my foray into Maria Barosso and Fascist demolition art… and bravo to all involved!
January 1, 2026 at 8:24 PM
to be face-to-face with the artworks I’ve poured over, analyzed, presented about, and (soon!) published about, and to see some small ripple effects of my research make their way into the exhibit. What a way to cap off my foray into Maria Barosso and Fascist demolition art… and bravo to all involved!
After two in-depth visits, I can finally control my emotions enough to say that I got to see the exhibit on my research subject of the past two years after 18+ months of waiting/postponements (#Italy). It was amazing to see room after room dedicated to the works that have occupied my mind for years,
January 1, 2026 at 8:24 PM
After two in-depth visits, I can finally control my emotions enough to say that I got to see the exhibit on my research subject of the past two years after 18+ months of waiting/postponements (#Italy). It was amazing to see room after room dedicated to the works that have occupied my mind for years,
(Also, they have made me into a monster in that I am ravenous and refuse to stop going to the archives even when my advisors tell me that I have more than enough material 😅… it’s addictive and I keep finding new stuff, it’s not my fault!)
January 1, 2026 at 7:42 PM
(Also, they have made me into a monster in that I am ravenous and refuse to stop going to the archives even when my advisors tell me that I have more than enough material 😅… it’s addictive and I keep finding new stuff, it’s not my fault!)
So incredibly apt as I wrap up another round of visits to Archivio Storico Capitolino, whose contents unexpectedly turned into the backbone of my PhD. I’m proud of the monstrosity of my project, which at this point is a chimera of archaeology, art history, Italian Studies, urban geography, and more
"My sources broke categories: they were monstrous. Studying them meant integrating methods from several disciplines — and being marginalized by the more conservative practitioners in all of them."
The final piece in our monsters series, from @drsurekhadavies.bsky.social
The final piece in our monsters series, from @drsurekhadavies.bsky.social
Can the Archive Make a Monster of a Historian?
A historian who pays full attention to their sources can’t help but be transformed into a monster...
contingentmagazine.org
January 1, 2026 at 7:38 PM
So incredibly apt as I wrap up another round of visits to Archivio Storico Capitolino, whose contents unexpectedly turned into the backbone of my PhD. I’m proud of the monstrosity of my project, which at this point is a chimera of archaeology, art history, Italian Studies, urban geography, and more
archaeologist’s day out at the stazione-museo
December 29, 2025 at 10:08 PM
archaeologist’s day out at the stazione-museo
A few more photos because I’m so jazzed about this station! Also, the spotlight that it shines on the demolition of Quartiere Alessandrino and Fascist era Via dell’Impero was a pleasant surprise and one that will certainly get a shout-out in my dissertation. (Not pictured because I only took video)
December 29, 2025 at 10:04 PM
A few more photos because I’m so jazzed about this station! Also, the spotlight that it shines on the demolition of Quartiere Alessandrino and Fascist era Via dell’Impero was a pleasant surprise and one that will certainly get a shout-out in my dissertation. (Not pictured because I only took video)
The new Colosseo Metro C station is a true feat of public archaeology. I’ve never seen so many people clamoring to see archaeological remains, and everything is so engagingly and beautifully presented. I spent over an hour just exploring the station, and the whole place was buzzing!
December 29, 2025 at 9:50 PM
The new Colosseo Metro C station is a true feat of public archaeology. I’ve never seen so many people clamoring to see archaeological remains, and everything is so engagingly and beautifully presented. I spent over an hour just exploring the station, and the whole place was buzzing!
When you discover that the last trace of the subject of your dissertation on fascist demolition has suddenly been demolished in 2025 and history is repeating itself and you also missed out on the excavation and now the street is gone and you’re distraught #merrychristmastome
December 26, 2025 at 10:10 AM
When you discover that the last trace of the subject of your dissertation on fascist demolition has suddenly been demolished in 2025 and history is repeating itself and you also missed out on the excavation and now the street is gone and you’re distraught #merrychristmastome
Does he let you huff the fluff? Our little grey guy allows approximately one (1) huff of the tummy fluff per day
December 20, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Does he let you huff the fluff? Our little grey guy allows approximately one (1) huff of the tummy fluff per day
Reposted by Zoe Fox
Does anyone have access to either the English or Italian versions of the catalog from L’Altra Pompei? I went to the exhibit and somehow didn’t buy the catalog, and I need it for a lesson on Wednesday 😭
artem.org/editoria/lal...
artem.org/editoria/lal...
l'altra pompei
in uno dei siti più frequentati al mondo, ma anche meglio conservati dell’antichità, si tende a raccontare una storia parziale, minoritaria, dimenticando sistematicamente e per ragioni diverse (per ...
artem.org
December 6, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Does anyone have access to either the English or Italian versions of the catalog from L’Altra Pompei? I went to the exhibit and somehow didn’t buy the catalog, and I need it for a lesson on Wednesday 😭
artem.org/editoria/lal...
artem.org/editoria/lal...
@pompei79.bsky.social do you happen to know if there’s a digital version of the catalog available for purchase anywhere?
December 6, 2025 at 12:21 AM
@pompei79.bsky.social do you happen to know if there’s a digital version of the catalog available for purchase anywhere?
Does anyone have access to either the English or Italian versions of the catalog from L’Altra Pompei? I went to the exhibit and somehow didn’t buy the catalog, and I need it for a lesson on Wednesday 😭
artem.org/editoria/lal...
artem.org/editoria/lal...
l'altra pompei
in uno dei siti più frequentati al mondo, ma anche meglio conservati dell’antichità, si tende a raccontare una storia parziale, minoritaria, dimenticando sistematicamente e per ragioni diverse (per ...
artem.org
December 6, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Does anyone have access to either the English or Italian versions of the catalog from L’Altra Pompei? I went to the exhibit and somehow didn’t buy the catalog, and I need it for a lesson on Wednesday 😭
artem.org/editoria/lal...
artem.org/editoria/lal...
even if he doesn't acquiesce to an Ozvent calendar (but I hope he does), I do think it's time for Ozzy merch-- I'd pay good money for a 2026 Ozzy wall calendar 👀
December 4, 2025 at 1:39 AM
even if he doesn't acquiesce to an Ozvent calendar (but I hope he does), I do think it's time for Ozzy merch-- I'd pay good money for a 2026 Ozzy wall calendar 👀
Ahhh let me know! Because I desperately want one!
November 15, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Ahhh let me know! Because I desperately want one!
Wait, how are you seeing that? Cause I have one in my cart and it’s saying $54 plus $12 shipping to CA…?
November 15, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Wait, how are you seeing that? Cause I have one in my cart and it’s saying $54 plus $12 shipping to CA…?
Of course! I’ve been meaning to reach out to you about it, I’d love to chat!
November 11, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Of course! I’ve been meaning to reach out to you about it, I’d love to chat!
Frankenstein is my very favorite book, and idk if I’ve ever been as disappointed as I was while watching del Toro’s version tonight 😩 the only good adaptation continues to be the Nick Dear play
November 9, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Frankenstein is my very favorite book, and idk if I’ve ever been as disappointed as I was while watching del Toro’s version tonight 😩 the only good adaptation continues to be the Nick Dear play
We didn’t even get a chance to finish decorating the tree first 😒
November 8, 2025 at 12:15 AM
We didn’t even get a chance to finish decorating the tree first 😒
I’m officially lost for words in the face of his magnificence
November 6, 2025 at 4:45 AM
I’m officially lost for words in the face of his magnificence
I’m prepping some lessons for my 9th grade class with Rome Reborn, and it’s wonderful to be able to hear my beloved undergrad advisor’s voice again after he passed away last year ❤️ Such an amazing resource, made even more special now!
November 5, 2025 at 6:15 PM
I’m prepping some lessons for my 9th grade class with Rome Reborn, and it’s wonderful to be able to hear my beloved undergrad advisor’s voice again after he passed away last year ❤️ Such an amazing resource, made even more special now!
Reposted by Zoe Fox
AOC: "This is about, do you understand the assignment of fighting fascism right now? And they assignment is to come together across difference no matter what."
November 5, 2025 at 3:21 AM
AOC: "This is about, do you understand the assignment of fighting fascism right now? And they assignment is to come together across difference no matter what."
(yes we set up Christmas tonight… it was my reward for sitting down and working on my journal article edits, don’t @ me)
November 3, 2025 at 4:17 AM
(yes we set up Christmas tonight… it was my reward for sitting down and working on my journal article edits, don’t @ me)