Zeynep Olgun
@fallofzeynep.bsky.social
Byzantinist working on ships and all things maritime.
Cambridge History PhD student, Newnham College.
I read and lift.
Cambridge History PhD student, Newnham College.
I read and lift.
I checked today's lecture recording and realised that I gave a rather vivid account of Leo V's assassination.
February 20, 2025 at 2:25 PM
I checked today's lecture recording and realised that I gave a rather vivid account of Leo V's assassination.
I planned to work at the library today, but these beautiful flowers at my desk have completely stolen my attention.
February 14, 2025 at 3:42 PM
I planned to work at the library today, but these beautiful flowers at my desk have completely stolen my attention.
A bit too old for my liking.
February 1, 2025 at 3:44 PM
A bit too old for my liking.
Just some Cambridge PhD students making conference travel plans:
January 27, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Just some Cambridge PhD students making conference travel plans:
This is such a fitting title for a chapter on the Byzantine finds from the Üsküdar, Sirkeci, and Yenikapı sites, discovered during the Marmaray Project! From Brill's new Constantinople through the Ages.
January 26, 2025 at 3:31 PM
This is such a fitting title for a chapter on the Byzantine finds from the Üsküdar, Sirkeci, and Yenikapı sites, discovered during the Marmaray Project! From Brill's new Constantinople through the Ages.
Back in Cambridge, and it is FREEZING. The Canadian doesn't seem to be bothered.
January 12, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Back in Cambridge, and it is FREEZING. The Canadian doesn't seem to be bothered.
Today we went to see the Glenn Ligon exhibition at the Fitzwilliam. This is one of the benefits of living in a city for a long time, you get to see your familiar spaces transformed by different artists.
December 14, 2024 at 5:01 PM
Today we went to see the Glenn Ligon exhibition at the Fitzwilliam. This is one of the benefits of living in a city for a long time, you get to see your familiar spaces transformed by different artists.
"I CAN'T HIT MY PROTEIN" me pulling a Babybel out of my bum bag on the dance floor. No excuses, just gains.
December 8, 2024 at 4:31 PM
"I CAN'T HIT MY PROTEIN" me pulling a Babybel out of my bum bag on the dance floor. No excuses, just gains.
Mom sent me pictures of my new article!
December 7, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Mom sent me pictures of my new article!
I realised that I was wearing my grandfather's hat and sweater today, bringing back memories of him.
November 29, 2024 at 4:58 PM
I realised that I was wearing my grandfather's hat and sweater today, bringing back memories of him.
How many inaccuracies can you fit into one "fun history tiktok"?
November 26, 2024 at 8:15 PM
How many inaccuracies can you fit into one "fun history tiktok"?
Missing home today after seeing pictures of Zoe play in the snow for the first time ❤️
November 24, 2024 at 11:52 AM
Missing home today after seeing pictures of Zoe play in the snow for the first time ❤️
I ask myself this every day as well
November 22, 2024 at 8:42 AM
I ask myself this every day as well
It was sunny for 30 minutes today so I had to make the most of it.
November 21, 2024 at 9:10 PM
It was sunny for 30 minutes today so I had to make the most of it.