Clare Rowan
@ancient-tokens.bsky.social
Associate Professor in Classics at Warwick, Numismatist, Tokenista. she/her
very happy to see my PBSR article on female token issuers in Rome and Ostia is now live! If anyone would like a copy, let me know. :-) www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
REPRESENTATIONS OF ROMAN WOMEN ON THE TOKENS OF ROME AND OSTIA | Papers of the British School at Rome | Cambridge Core
REPRESENTATIONS OF ROMAN WOMEN ON THE TOKENS OF ROME AND OSTIA
www.cambridge.org
November 14, 2025 at 9:51 AM
very happy to see my PBSR article on female token issuers in Rome and Ostia is now live! If anyone would like a copy, let me know. :-) www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
a lovely new addition to the Classics at Warwick Sketchfab account is this lead token showing a Roman woman! If you want to bring more tokens, and more women, into your life and teaching, have at it. :-)
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A Roman lead token issued by a woman - Download Free 3D model by Classics and Ancient History at Warwick (@warwickclassics)
Lead token from the teaching collection of the Department of Classics and Ancient History, The University of Warwick.
Scanned using a Triangulation-based Laser Scanner (Nikon H120 Blue-Light Laser) ...
skfb.ly
November 13, 2025 at 1:22 PM
a lovely new addition to the Classics at Warwick Sketchfab account is this lead token showing a Roman woman! If you want to bring more tokens, and more women, into your life and teaching, have at it. :-)
skfb.ly/pDu7X
skfb.ly/pDu7X
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My son just sent me a picture of a pub cat in a RUFF and how could I not post it for all the rest of you?
November 12, 2025 at 8:34 PM
My son just sent me a picture of a pub cat in a RUFF and how could I not post it for all the rest of you?
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The current REF system really encourages temporary staff to burn down their own careers - either you complete research because you need it for your CV, but an institution can claim any resulting outputs before making you redundant so you've nothing to take elsewhere, or...
November 7, 2025 at 10:03 AM
The current REF system really encourages temporary staff to burn down their own careers - either you complete research because you need it for your CV, but an institution can claim any resulting outputs before making you redundant so you've nothing to take elsewhere, or...
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Someone at a Russell Group university was moved to almost-poetry by their Faculty Meeting… Can anyone do better?
November 7, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Someone at a Russell Group university was moved to almost-poetry by their Faculty Meeting… Can anyone do better?
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Médaillon de vase représentant des arbitres interrompant un combat de gladiateurs. À droite le gladiateur blessé quitte l’arène (retrouvé à Fourvière, IIe-IIIe s.). Il a été présenté dans l’exposition « Spectaculaire ! Le divertissement chez les Romains » au musée Lugdunum à Lyon.
November 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Médaillon de vase représentant des arbitres interrompant un combat de gladiateurs. À droite le gladiateur blessé quitte l’arène (retrouvé à Fourvière, IIe-IIIe s.). Il a été présenté dans l’exposition « Spectaculaire ! Le divertissement chez les Romains » au musée Lugdunum à Lyon.
If anyone is interested, at the next Money and Medals online talk I'll be discussing how to engage school groups with coins and tokens (i.e. numismatic collections). 26 November, 12.30-1.30pm online, more info available here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/dfc5df...
November 4, 2025 at 10:51 AM
If anyone is interested, at the next Money and Medals online talk I'll be discussing how to engage school groups with coins and tokens (i.e. numismatic collections). 26 November, 12.30-1.30pm online, more info available here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/dfc5df...
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Most university branding is just so aggressively mid: bland, interchangeable, says nothing about what institutions do. Who does it even appeal to?
November 4, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Most university branding is just so aggressively mid: bland, interchangeable, says nothing about what institutions do. Who does it even appeal to?
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Occasionally I like to recall the FT’s finest hour: www.ftadviser.com/opinion/2021...
November 4, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Occasionally I like to recall the FT’s finest hour: www.ftadviser.com/opinion/2021...
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My GP just gave me a new response the next time something goes wrong at work
October 30, 2025 at 9:17 AM
My GP just gave me a new response the next time something goes wrong at work
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#ReliefWednesday!
A Roman marble relief of a warship. Found in the necropolis of Praeneste (Latium), late 1st century BC.
The relief presumably belonged to the tomb of a Roman veteran who had served on Octavian’s side at the Battle of Actium in 31 BC.
📷 me
🏺 #archaeology
A Roman marble relief of a warship. Found in the necropolis of Praeneste (Latium), late 1st century BC.
The relief presumably belonged to the tomb of a Roman veteran who had served on Octavian’s side at the Battle of Actium in 31 BC.
📷 me
🏺 #archaeology
October 29, 2025 at 6:39 AM
#ReliefWednesday!
A Roman marble relief of a warship. Found in the necropolis of Praeneste (Latium), late 1st century BC.
The relief presumably belonged to the tomb of a Roman veteran who had served on Octavian’s side at the Battle of Actium in 31 BC.
📷 me
🏺 #archaeology
A Roman marble relief of a warship. Found in the necropolis of Praeneste (Latium), late 1st century BC.
The relief presumably belonged to the tomb of a Roman veteran who had served on Octavian’s side at the Battle of Actium in 31 BC.
📷 me
🏺 #archaeology
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"I DON'T NEED YOU TO FUCKING REWRITE WHAT I'VE JUST WRITTEN!"
October 28, 2025 at 10:46 AM
"I DON'T NEED YOU TO FUCKING REWRITE WHAT I'VE JUST WRITTEN!"
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In huge positive news, the Australian government just ruled out handing the work of their country’s creatives to AI companies for free 🙌
They resisted the well-funded tech lobby & shut down proposals to upend copyright law.
Other governments should do the same!
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
They resisted the well-funded tech lobby & shut down proposals to upend copyright law.
Other governments should do the same!
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
October 27, 2025 at 6:35 AM
In huge positive news, the Australian government just ruled out handing the work of their country’s creatives to AI companies for free 🙌
They resisted the well-funded tech lobby & shut down proposals to upend copyright law.
Other governments should do the same!
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
They resisted the well-funded tech lobby & shut down proposals to upend copyright law.
Other governments should do the same!
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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After submitting a FOIA request UKRI, I obtained success rates by three grant call scheme and I can only say that I am disheartened by the results:
- AHRC Responsive Mode 2025: 2%
- ESRC New Investigator Grant 2025: 1%
- ESRC Research Grant Round 2025: 1%
- AHRC Responsive Mode 2025: 2%
- ESRC New Investigator Grant 2025: 1%
- ESRC Research Grant Round 2025: 1%
October 22, 2025 at 7:55 AM
After submitting a FOIA request UKRI, I obtained success rates by three grant call scheme and I can only say that I am disheartened by the results:
- AHRC Responsive Mode 2025: 2%
- ESRC New Investigator Grant 2025: 1%
- ESRC Research Grant Round 2025: 1%
- AHRC Responsive Mode 2025: 2%
- ESRC New Investigator Grant 2025: 1%
- ESRC Research Grant Round 2025: 1%
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I wrote about the stupid white paper.
In summary, with these people in the driver's seat and apparently unbothered by consequences, we're so cooked.
In summary, with these people in the driver's seat and apparently unbothered by consequences, we're so cooked.
Somewhere in the Department for Education, a phone is ringing
On October 20th at a bit after 5pm, the UK government introduced its Education and Skills white paper to Parliament, to absolutely no…
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October 22, 2025 at 8:38 AM
I wrote about the stupid white paper.
In summary, with these people in the driver's seat and apparently unbothered by consequences, we're so cooked.
In summary, with these people in the driver's seat and apparently unbothered by consequences, we're so cooked.
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🚨 Calling all Latin, Greek & ClassCiv enthusiasts🚨
Please help us to spread the word & let people know that registration for the 32nd @jactdurham.bsky.social is open!
We have residential & non-residential options available. We also offer bursaries for those who need them!
www.durhamglss.org
Please help us to spread the word & let people know that registration for the 32nd @jactdurham.bsky.social is open!
We have residential & non-residential options available. We also offer bursaries for those who need them!
www.durhamglss.org
Home | JACT Durham Greek & Latin Summer School
Welcome - The 32nd JACT Durham Greek & Latin Summer School will take place at St John's College, Durham University from 25th July - 1st August 2026
www.durhamglss.org
October 22, 2025 at 2:21 PM
🚨 Calling all Latin, Greek & ClassCiv enthusiasts🚨
Please help us to spread the word & let people know that registration for the 32nd @jactdurham.bsky.social is open!
We have residential & non-residential options available. We also offer bursaries for those who need them!
www.durhamglss.org
Please help us to spread the word & let people know that registration for the 32nd @jactdurham.bsky.social is open!
We have residential & non-residential options available. We also offer bursaries for those who need them!
www.durhamglss.org
The 2026 Warwick numismatic day is 'Women, Power and Money'. If you work on coin-like things (broadly defined) and women, you might be interested in the call for papers below.
warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/cla...
warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/cla...
Women, Power and Money
warwick.ac.uk
October 21, 2025 at 8:33 AM
The 2026 Warwick numismatic day is 'Women, Power and Money'. If you work on coin-like things (broadly defined) and women, you might be interested in the call for papers below.
warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/cla...
warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/cla...
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Maybe its not really theft because they needed them to train their AI
Thieves steal jewels from Louvre in Paris, media reports reut.rs/43u2cX1
Thieves steal jewels from Louvre in Paris, media reports
A robbery has taken place at the Louvre museum in Paris early on Sunday, French Culture Minister Rachida Dati said, with the newspaper Le Parisien reporting several thieves have stolen pieces of jewellery from the Napoleon collection.
reut.rs
October 20, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Maybe its not really theft because they needed them to train their AI
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Bronze Portrait of Marcus Aurelius. AD 160-170 AD.
Found at a Roman frontier fort at Dunaszekcsó (ancient Lugo) on the banks of the Danube in Hungary.
Currently at the state exhibition, Rheinisches landesmuseum, Trier. On loan from Janus Pannonius Museum, Pécs.
📷 by me
#FindsFriday
#Archaeology
Found at a Roman frontier fort at Dunaszekcsó (ancient Lugo) on the banks of the Danube in Hungary.
Currently at the state exhibition, Rheinisches landesmuseum, Trier. On loan from Janus Pannonius Museum, Pécs.
📷 by me
#FindsFriday
#Archaeology
October 17, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Bronze Portrait of Marcus Aurelius. AD 160-170 AD.
Found at a Roman frontier fort at Dunaszekcsó (ancient Lugo) on the banks of the Danube in Hungary.
Currently at the state exhibition, Rheinisches landesmuseum, Trier. On loan from Janus Pannonius Museum, Pécs.
📷 by me
#FindsFriday
#Archaeology
Found at a Roman frontier fort at Dunaszekcsó (ancient Lugo) on the banks of the Danube in Hungary.
Currently at the state exhibition, Rheinisches landesmuseum, Trier. On loan from Janus Pannonius Museum, Pécs.
📷 by me
#FindsFriday
#Archaeology
Random numismatic objects found in the course of a data search.... a Hollywood 'swing club' member token (?). numismatics.org/collection/1...
October 17, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Random numismatic objects found in the course of a data search.... a Hollywood 'swing club' member token (?). numismatics.org/collection/1...
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struggling to budget both myself & a decent post-doc under the ukri grant caps (given the massive overheads unis charge) & wondering how others are managing. Then I see all the 0.4 fte for 15 months precarious post-docs being advertised & realise that’s the only way to do it. I hate it, thanks.
October 14, 2025 at 8:58 AM
struggling to budget both myself & a decent post-doc under the ukri grant caps (given the massive overheads unis charge) & wondering how others are managing. Then I see all the 0.4 fte for 15 months precarious post-docs being advertised & realise that’s the only way to do it. I hate it, thanks.
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At @ihr.bsky.social we can now offer PhD by Publication in History! For those with a substantial body of existing published research (within past 10 years), but without a PhD, should be of particular interest to #heritage professionals and independent scholars!
October 14, 2025 at 8:53 AM
At @ihr.bsky.social we can now offer PhD by Publication in History! For those with a substantial body of existing published research (within past 10 years), but without a PhD, should be of particular interest to #heritage professionals and independent scholars!
Warwick taking far more students this year means bus hunger games every morning. Will I make my 9am? Will the queue reach a third city block? Do the scheduled buses actually exist? How many buses will drive past (2 and counting atm) To everyone trying to get onto campus this morning....
a woman is covering her mouth with her hand while holding a bow and arrow in her hand .
ALT: a woman is covering her mouth with her hand while holding a bow and arrow in her hand .
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October 13, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Warwick taking far more students this year means bus hunger games every morning. Will I make my 9am? Will the queue reach a third city block? Do the scheduled buses actually exist? How many buses will drive past (2 and counting atm) To everyone trying to get onto campus this morning....
Given recent industrial relations over the last several years at Leicester..... this does not inspire confidence.
le.ac.uk/news/2025/oc...
le.ac.uk/news/2025/oc...
UCEA announces Professor Nishan Canagarajah as new chair | News | University of Leicester
le.ac.uk
October 13, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Given recent industrial relations over the last several years at Leicester..... this does not inspire confidence.
le.ac.uk/news/2025/oc...
le.ac.uk/news/2025/oc...
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A week today! - Our first research seminar of the year with Dr Simon Glenn on ‘The Bactrian Mirage: coins and history in Hellenistic Central Asia’ on 16 October, 17:15-18:30 UK time. More details in the thread below. Please note the change of on campus venue to Michael Sadler 1.01. All welcome!
Our research seminars resume soon with a talk from Dr Simon Glenn (British Museum/ Leeds) on ‘The Bactrian Mirage: coins and history in Hellenistic Central Asia’ on Thursday 16 October, 17:15-18:30 UK time (venue and online joining instructions below).
All very welcome to attend!
All very welcome to attend!
October 9, 2025 at 2:09 PM
A week today! - Our first research seminar of the year with Dr Simon Glenn on ‘The Bactrian Mirage: coins and history in Hellenistic Central Asia’ on 16 October, 17:15-18:30 UK time. More details in the thread below. Please note the change of on campus venue to Michael Sadler 1.01. All welcome!