Joseph Greenhalgh
@j-greenhalgh.bsky.social
Undergraduate of Archaeology BSc (Hons) at University of Lancashire
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Why does fake shit like this go more viral than reality?
I love fiction, but the actual evidence for our real history is pretty cool too. Don't you think?
I love fiction, but the actual evidence for our real history is pretty cool too. Don't you think?
November 11, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Why does fake shit like this go more viral than reality?
I love fiction, but the actual evidence for our real history is pretty cool too. Don't you think?
I love fiction, but the actual evidence for our real history is pretty cool too. Don't you think?
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#31DaysOfGraves Day 23 Cross: A cross at St Martin's Churchyard, Bowness-on-Windermere overlooking a beer garden. In the midst of life we are in death.
October 23, 2025 at 8:04 AM
#31DaysOfGraves Day 23 Cross: A cross at St Martin's Churchyard, Bowness-on-Windermere overlooking a beer garden. In the midst of life we are in death.
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In 1830 the Novomagians (a joke off-shoot society of the Antiquaries) thought it would be funny to pretend their treasurer, Robert Lemon, had been murdered. They ran a competition for the best epitaph & members sent in joke versions of poems, letters & drawings to lament the "passing" of Robert.
October 21, 2025 at 11:53 AM
In 1830 the Novomagians (a joke off-shoot society of the Antiquaries) thought it would be funny to pretend their treasurer, Robert Lemon, had been murdered. They ran a competition for the best epitaph & members sent in joke versions of poems, letters & drawings to lament the "passing" of Robert.
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The #AbuSimbelFestival is today, during which the sun reaches the inner sanctums of the Ancient Egyptian Abu Simbel temples, lighting up statues of Ramses II and the gods.
Many societies built monuments in alignment with the sun. We explore some in this mini #AntiquityThread 1/6 🏺 #Archaeology
Many societies built monuments in alignment with the sun. We explore some in this mini #AntiquityThread 1/6 🏺 #Archaeology
October 22, 2025 at 7:13 AM
The #AbuSimbelFestival is today, during which the sun reaches the inner sanctums of the Ancient Egyptian Abu Simbel temples, lighting up statues of Ramses II and the gods.
Many societies built monuments in alignment with the sun. We explore some in this mini #AntiquityThread 1/6 🏺 #Archaeology
Many societies built monuments in alignment with the sun. We explore some in this mini #AntiquityThread 1/6 🏺 #Archaeology
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Fragments of 'opus tesselatum' and 'opus sectile' mosaics from a Late Antique church at the pilgrim stop of Philoxenite, Egypt #MosaicMonday
The church was highly decorated, but later abandoned and most decorative elements removed.
🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
🏺 #Archaeology
The church was highly decorated, but later abandoned and most decorative elements removed.
🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
🏺 #Archaeology
October 20, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Fragments of 'opus tesselatum' and 'opus sectile' mosaics from a Late Antique church at the pilgrim stop of Philoxenite, Egypt #MosaicMonday
The church was highly decorated, but later abandoned and most decorative elements removed.
🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
🏺 #Archaeology
The church was highly decorated, but later abandoned and most decorative elements removed.
🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
🏺 #Archaeology
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New: 'How to Get Ahead in Archaeology...' by Heather Keeble
doi.org/10.11141/ia....
It explores the role that book reviews in British periodicals played in establishing the public credibility of archaeologists as the discipline was in a state of flux & undergoing processes of professionalisation
doi.org/10.11141/ia....
It explores the role that book reviews in British periodicals played in establishing the public credibility of archaeologists as the discipline was in a state of flux & undergoing processes of professionalisation
How to Get Ahead in Archaeology:
Using the Book Review System as a Strategy for 19th-Century Archaeologists, with a Case Study on Charles Roach Smith (1806–1890)
The 19th century was a formative period for archaeology, which wanted to define itself as a credible, scientific subject distinct from antiquarianism. It remained, however, an amateur pursuit with no ...
doi.org
October 20, 2025 at 10:37 AM
New: 'How to Get Ahead in Archaeology...' by Heather Keeble
doi.org/10.11141/ia....
It explores the role that book reviews in British periodicals played in establishing the public credibility of archaeologists as the discipline was in a state of flux & undergoing processes of professionalisation
doi.org/10.11141/ia....
It explores the role that book reviews in British periodicals played in establishing the public credibility of archaeologists as the discipline was in a state of flux & undergoing processes of professionalisation
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Exhibition explores ethics of human archaeology. 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Canterbury exhibition explores ethics of archaeology of human remains
The exhibition at the Beaney House of Art & Knowledge explores how human remains should be exhibited.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 19, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Exhibition explores ethics of human archaeology. 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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📰 Experimental archaeology confirms the theory that Rapa Nui (Easter Island)'s moai could have been 'walked' using ropes and as few as 15 people!
#ArchaeologyNews via @livescience.com
www.livescience.com/archaeology/...
#ArchaeologyNews via @livescience.com
www.livescience.com/archaeology/...
October 20, 2025 at 12:25 PM
📰 Experimental archaeology confirms the theory that Rapa Nui (Easter Island)'s moai could have been 'walked' using ropes and as few as 15 people!
#ArchaeologyNews via @livescience.com
www.livescience.com/archaeology/...
#ArchaeologyNews via @livescience.com
www.livescience.com/archaeology/...
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Rotunda of Thessaloniki
Charles Texier (1864)
Charles Texier (1864)
October 19, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Rotunda of Thessaloniki
Charles Texier (1864)
Charles Texier (1864)
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We're excited to be working with Wealden Archaeology Group at Scotney Castle! During October, the team has been undertaking GPR survey to learn more about the lost buildings depicted on 18th-early 19th century plans, to the west of the Old Castle.
heritagerecords.nationaltrust.org.uk/HBSMR/MonRec...
heritagerecords.nationaltrust.org.uk/HBSMR/MonRec...
October 20, 2025 at 9:08 AM
We're excited to be working with Wealden Archaeology Group at Scotney Castle! During October, the team has been undertaking GPR survey to learn more about the lost buildings depicted on 18th-early 19th century plans, to the west of the Old Castle.
heritagerecords.nationaltrust.org.uk/HBSMR/MonRec...
heritagerecords.nationaltrust.org.uk/HBSMR/MonRec...
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Burnet saxifrage, Milkwort, Common Rock rose and a nearly flowering Autumn Gentian showing a hint of purple. Found at Minera Quarry in North Wales #wildflowerhour
October 19, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Burnet saxifrage, Milkwort, Common Rock rose and a nearly flowering Autumn Gentian showing a hint of purple. Found at Minera Quarry in North Wales #wildflowerhour
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Too pretty not to snap! 🤩
October 19, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Too pretty not to snap! 🤩
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To mark the 959th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings here are four Sussex scenes from the Bayeux Tapestry:
1. Bosham Church.
2. The Norman invasion fleet sail into Pevensey.
3. Castle built at Hastings
4. Norman cavalry runs into the 'Malfosse', (yet to be located natural or defensive ditch) 🏺
1. Bosham Church.
2. The Norman invasion fleet sail into Pevensey.
3. Castle built at Hastings
4. Norman cavalry runs into the 'Malfosse', (yet to be located natural or defensive ditch) 🏺
October 14, 2025 at 4:38 PM
To mark the 959th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings here are four Sussex scenes from the Bayeux Tapestry:
1. Bosham Church.
2. The Norman invasion fleet sail into Pevensey.
3. Castle built at Hastings
4. Norman cavalry runs into the 'Malfosse', (yet to be located natural or defensive ditch) 🏺
1. Bosham Church.
2. The Norman invasion fleet sail into Pevensey.
3. Castle built at Hastings
4. Norman cavalry runs into the 'Malfosse', (yet to be located natural or defensive ditch) 🏺
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Thanks to the MBA Library for the reminder that yesterday was World Algae Day!
These specimens of algae were collected in Plymouth and pressed in an album by Russel Harris in c late 1800s or early 1900s. Their vibrant colours last to the present day!
📷 EUL MS 278
#WorldAlgaeDay #Devon #Archives
These specimens of algae were collected in Plymouth and pressed in an album by Russel Harris in c late 1800s or early 1900s. Their vibrant colours last to the present day!
📷 EUL MS 278
#WorldAlgaeDay #Devon #Archives
October 13, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Thanks to the MBA Library for the reminder that yesterday was World Algae Day!
These specimens of algae were collected in Plymouth and pressed in an album by Russel Harris in c late 1800s or early 1900s. Their vibrant colours last to the present day!
📷 EUL MS 278
#WorldAlgaeDay #Devon #Archives
These specimens of algae were collected in Plymouth and pressed in an album by Russel Harris in c late 1800s or early 1900s. Their vibrant colours last to the present day!
📷 EUL MS 278
#WorldAlgaeDay #Devon #Archives
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New analysis of 71 human remains from Neolithic sites in Syria has allowed researchers to determine which individuals migrated to the area and which were locals. Both received the same funerary treatments.
archaeology.org/news/2025/10/10/tooth-study-suggests-syrias-early-farmers-welcomed-newcomers/
archaeology.org/news/2025/10/10/tooth-study-suggests-syrias-early-farmers-welcomed-newcomers/
October 13, 2025 at 5:11 PM
New analysis of 71 human remains from Neolithic sites in Syria has allowed researchers to determine which individuals migrated to the area and which were locals. Both received the same funerary treatments.
archaeology.org/news/2025/10/10/tooth-study-suggests-syrias-early-farmers-welcomed-newcomers/
archaeology.org/news/2025/10/10/tooth-study-suggests-syrias-early-farmers-welcomed-newcomers/
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This week’s astonishing artifact is a tiny memento mori from a Roman party. 🏺🧪💀
Miniature Skeleton: A ghostly 2,000-year-old party favor from a Roman banquet
This spooky skeleton was likely made to remind Roman banqueters that life is short.
www.livescience.com
October 13, 2025 at 11:59 AM
This week’s astonishing artifact is a tiny memento mori from a Roman party. 🏺🧪💀
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'Red squirrel colony is thriving in the Dales.' 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Yorkshire Dales endangered red squirrel colony is thriving - experts
UK Squirrel Accord confirms 16 red squirrels have been identified in a North Yorkshire colony.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 12, 2025 at 1:54 PM
'Red squirrel colony is thriving in the Dales.' 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Two skeletons balance hourglasses on their heads. Above them, two cherubs sound a great bell. A headstone with symbols of mortality, 1714, at delightful Hinderclay, Suffolk.
Hinderclay: www.suffolkchurches.co.uk/hinderclay.htm
#31DaysofGraves 13: Skeleton
Hinderclay: www.suffolkchurches.co.uk/hinderclay.htm
#31DaysofGraves 13: Skeleton
October 13, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Two skeletons balance hourglasses on their heads. Above them, two cherubs sound a great bell. A headstone with symbols of mortality, 1714, at delightful Hinderclay, Suffolk.
Hinderclay: www.suffolkchurches.co.uk/hinderclay.htm
#31DaysofGraves 13: Skeleton
Hinderclay: www.suffolkchurches.co.uk/hinderclay.htm
#31DaysofGraves 13: Skeleton
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There's something quite beautiful about Sir Mortimer Wheeler's box-system excavations at Maiden Castle. Such a fantastic photograph!
Image Rights: Society of Antiquaries (held at Historic England Archive)
#archaeology 🏺 #photography
Image Rights: Society of Antiquaries (held at Historic England Archive)
#archaeology 🏺 #photography
October 10, 2025 at 12:05 PM
There's something quite beautiful about Sir Mortimer Wheeler's box-system excavations at Maiden Castle. Such a fantastic photograph!
Image Rights: Society of Antiquaries (held at Historic England Archive)
#archaeology 🏺 #photography
Image Rights: Society of Antiquaries (held at Historic England Archive)
#archaeology 🏺 #photography
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The southern wing of the huge Amphitheater of El Djem in #Tunisia, third largest in the Roman world
These stands extended 6 flights of stairs up, which you can still climb today!
#RomanSiteSaturday
🏺 #archaeology #ancientbluesky #photooftheday
These stands extended 6 flights of stairs up, which you can still climb today!
#RomanSiteSaturday
🏺 #archaeology #ancientbluesky #photooftheday
October 11, 2025 at 10:54 AM
The southern wing of the huge Amphitheater of El Djem in #Tunisia, third largest in the Roman world
These stands extended 6 flights of stairs up, which you can still climb today!
#RomanSiteSaturday
🏺 #archaeology #ancientbluesky #photooftheday
These stands extended 6 flights of stairs up, which you can still climb today!
#RomanSiteSaturday
🏺 #archaeology #ancientbluesky #photooftheday
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🧍: “Can I pet it?”
🪿: “You can try.”
🪿: “You can try.”
October 11, 2025 at 10:21 AM
🧍: “Can I pet it?”
🪿: “You can try.”
🪿: “You can try.”
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Amethyst Deceiver, Fly Agaric & Siskin at Minsmere yesterday.
October 8, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Amethyst Deceiver, Fly Agaric & Siskin at Minsmere yesterday.
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Be like Bert
October 8, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Be like Bert
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#OnThisDay - 9 October - in 28 BC Augustus dedicated the Temple of Palatine Apollo. One of Augustus’ most important buildings, Velleius Paterculus (2.81.3) claims he “spared no expense”. #AncientHistory 🏺
Image: RIC Augustus 271; ANS 1947.2.412. Link - numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric....
Image: RIC Augustus 271; ANS 1947.2.412. Link - numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric....
October 9, 2025 at 8:17 AM
#OnThisDay - 9 October - in 28 BC Augustus dedicated the Temple of Palatine Apollo. One of Augustus’ most important buildings, Velleius Paterculus (2.81.3) claims he “spared no expense”. #AncientHistory 🏺
Image: RIC Augustus 271; ANS 1947.2.412. Link - numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric....
Image: RIC Augustus 271; ANS 1947.2.412. Link - numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric....
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Carloman I and Charlemagne were crowned kings of the Franks #OnThisDay in AD 768. Charlemagne in particular had a profound influence on the Middle Ages and much coinage across north-west Europe was made of Carolingian silver due to his economic reforms.
🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
🏺 #Archaeology
🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
🏺 #Archaeology
October 9, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Carloman I and Charlemagne were crowned kings of the Franks #OnThisDay in AD 768. Charlemagne in particular had a profound influence on the Middle Ages and much coinage across north-west Europe was made of Carolingian silver due to his economic reforms.
🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
🏺 #Archaeology
🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
🏺 #Archaeology