Carly Silver
@carlyasilver.bsky.social
Editor, writer, museum-goer, researcher, public historian, globetrotter, bespectacled legend
Happy #MosaicMonday! Either a mosaic or mosaic-adjacent, depending on whom you ask.
This parure (jewelry set) was probably made for Caroline Bonaparte Murat, #Napoleon's sister. These stunning pieces were made via pietra dura (the V&A calls it a "hardstone mosaic technique").
Spotted @ V&A. 📸me
This parure (jewelry set) was probably made for Caroline Bonaparte Murat, #Napoleon's sister. These stunning pieces were made via pietra dura (the V&A calls it a "hardstone mosaic technique").
Spotted @ V&A. 📸me
November 24, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Happy #MosaicMonday! Either a mosaic or mosaic-adjacent, depending on whom you ask.
This parure (jewelry set) was probably made for Caroline Bonaparte Murat, #Napoleon's sister. These stunning pieces were made via pietra dura (the V&A calls it a "hardstone mosaic technique").
Spotted @ V&A. 📸me
This parure (jewelry set) was probably made for Caroline Bonaparte Murat, #Napoleon's sister. These stunning pieces were made via pietra dura (the V&A calls it a "hardstone mosaic technique").
Spotted @ V&A. 📸me
For #sarcophagussaturday, here is the stunning Third Intermediate
Period-era coffin lid of Tanakhtnettahat/Ta-Aset at @carlosmuseum.bsky.social. #ancientbluesky #skystorians
Period-era coffin lid of Tanakhtnettahat/Ta-Aset at @carlosmuseum.bsky.social. #ancientbluesky #skystorians
November 23, 2025 at 2:09 AM
For #sarcophagussaturday, here is the stunning Third Intermediate
Period-era coffin lid of Tanakhtnettahat/Ta-Aset at @carlosmuseum.bsky.social. #ancientbluesky #skystorians
Period-era coffin lid of Tanakhtnettahat/Ta-Aset at @carlosmuseum.bsky.social. #ancientbluesky #skystorians
This #MosaicMonday, check out this mosaic of a lion attacking an onager. It's composed of small tesserae (blocks of stone, glass, or other material) and dates to c. 150-200.
@gettymuseum.bsky.social loaned to @metmuseum.org for its #AfricaandByzantium exhibition
#skystorians #ancientbluesky
@gettymuseum.bsky.social loaned to @metmuseum.org for its #AfricaandByzantium exhibition
#skystorians #ancientbluesky
November 17, 2025 at 5:15 PM
This #MosaicMonday, check out this mosaic of a lion attacking an onager. It's composed of small tesserae (blocks of stone, glass, or other material) and dates to c. 150-200.
@gettymuseum.bsky.social loaned to @metmuseum.org for its #AfricaandByzantium exhibition
#skystorians #ancientbluesky
@gettymuseum.bsky.social loaned to @metmuseum.org for its #AfricaandByzantium exhibition
#skystorians #ancientbluesky
This Roman visor mask was part of a cavalry helmet found in Scotland. Likely worn on parade, to show off (among other things).
Spotted at @trimontiumtrust.bsky.social for #FindsFriday
#skystorians #classicsky #ancientsky
Spotted at @trimontiumtrust.bsky.social for #FindsFriday
#skystorians #classicsky #ancientsky
November 14, 2025 at 3:31 PM
This Roman visor mask was part of a cavalry helmet found in Scotland. Likely worn on parade, to show off (among other things).
Spotted at @trimontiumtrust.bsky.social for #FindsFriday
#skystorians #classicsky #ancientsky
Spotted at @trimontiumtrust.bsky.social for #FindsFriday
#skystorians #classicsky #ancientsky
This #MosaicMonday, we take a look at the outer edges of Emperor Hadrian's 'Doves of Pliny' mosaic. Hadrian may have bought it when it was already an antique! From his villa at Tivoli. #ancientsky #skystoriand
Now at V & A in London
Now at V & A in London
November 10, 2025 at 9:40 PM
This #MosaicMonday, we take a look at the outer edges of Emperor Hadrian's 'Doves of Pliny' mosaic. Hadrian may have bought it when it was already an antique! From his villa at Tivoli. #ancientsky #skystoriand
Now at V & A in London
Now at V & A in London
they love bad jokes as much as i do
November 2, 2025 at 10:41 PM
they love bad jokes as much as i do
October 10, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Strolling in stilts
August 29, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Strolling in stilts
New @sarahbethdurst.bsky.social. Greenpoint. Late summer. Bliss.
August 25, 2025 at 10:33 PM
New @sarahbethdurst.bsky.social. Greenpoint. Late summer. Bliss.
Found somebunny to love @imc-leeds.bsky.social #imc2025
July 7, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Found somebunny to love @imc-leeds.bsky.social #imc2025
Can't wait to hear about amazing book projects and learn so much @ #imc2025! I'll be at the Palgrave Macmillan booth; come and say hello.
June 28, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Can't wait to hear about amazing book projects and learn so much @ #imc2025! I'll be at the Palgrave Macmillan booth; come and say hello.
last year at @imc-leeds.bsky.social. Can't wait for more fun and scholarship as I acquire for Palgrave.
June 15, 2025 at 11:47 PM
last year at @imc-leeds.bsky.social. Can't wait for more fun and scholarship as I acquire for Palgrave.
Spring has sprung
April 21, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Spring has sprung
Found a rabbit at @metcloisters.bsky.social
April 19, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Found a rabbit at @metcloisters.bsky.social
Wednesday lop flop
April 9, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Wednesday lop flop