Lisa Briggs
@lisaarchaeology.bsky.social
Underwater archaeologist and archaeological scientist specialising in ancient shipwrecks. Come dive with me on ancient sites!
Research Fellow at Cranfield University, Fellow of the Explorers Club, and National Geographic Explorer.
Archaeology, I dig it...
Research Fellow at Cranfield University, Fellow of the Explorers Club, and National Geographic Explorer.
Archaeology, I dig it...
The Park City, Utah show of my American tour! The same theatre where the Sundance Film Festival takes place! It was an honour to walk that stage!
November 3, 2025 at 3:36 PM
The Park City, Utah show of my American tour! The same theatre where the Sundance Film Festival takes place! It was an honour to walk that stage!
It is a dream come true to bring the world of underwater archaeology to live audiences all over America! If you are in Seattle or Las Vegas or Madison come on out and dive into the world of ancient shipwrecks and pirates with me! 🏺⚓️⛵️🧬🥼🧪📜🏛️🏴☠️
October 21, 2025 at 2:58 PM
It is a dream come true to bring the world of underwater archaeology to live audiences all over America! If you are in Seattle or Las Vegas or Madison come on out and dive into the world of ancient shipwrecks and pirates with me! 🏺⚓️⛵️🧬🥼🧪📜🏛️🏴☠️
My American tour has hit Kansas, California, Nebraska, and Utah! Next up - Seattle, WA! A huge thank you for everyone who has come out so far!
October 21, 2025 at 2:53 PM
My American tour has hit Kansas, California, Nebraska, and Utah! Next up - Seattle, WA! A huge thank you for everyone who has come out so far!
Big announcement! I’m excited to embark on a tour of America-land with National Geographic Live: A Pirate’s Life. Join me as we dive into the world of pirates from the ancient Mediterranean to the Golden Age of piracy in the Caribbean! live.nationalgeographic.org/event/pirate...
September 21, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Big announcement! I’m excited to embark on a tour of America-land with National Geographic Live: A Pirate’s Life. Join me as we dive into the world of pirates from the ancient Mediterranean to the Golden Age of piracy in the Caribbean! live.nationalgeographic.org/event/pirate...
Cheers to a wonderful ISBA! @isba11.bsky.social @isbarchaeology.bsky.social
Grazie mille to the organisers, to the ISBA board, and all the wonderful presenters! @matthewcollins.bsky.social @gregerlarson.bsky.social
Turin was an absolute blast!
Grazie mille to the organisers, to the ISBA board, and all the wonderful presenters! @matthewcollins.bsky.social @gregerlarson.bsky.social
Turin was an absolute blast!
August 30, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Cheers to a wonderful ISBA! @isba11.bsky.social @isbarchaeology.bsky.social
Grazie mille to the organisers, to the ISBA board, and all the wonderful presenters! @matthewcollins.bsky.social @gregerlarson.bsky.social
Turin was an absolute blast!
Grazie mille to the organisers, to the ISBA board, and all the wonderful presenters! @matthewcollins.bsky.social @gregerlarson.bsky.social
Turin was an absolute blast!
Some of my favourite scientists! 🧬⚗️🔬🧪🥼🏺we are all so passionate about archaeological science and the ISBA conference allows us to come together, dig your the past and @matthewcollins.bsky.social @christinawarinner.bsky.social @gregerlarson.bsky.social
August 28, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Some of my favourite scientists! 🧬⚗️🔬🧪🥼🏺we are all so passionate about archaeological science and the ISBA conference allows us to come together, dig your the past and @matthewcollins.bsky.social @christinawarinner.bsky.social @gregerlarson.bsky.social
Finally visited the Riace Bronzes and they are incredible! Found underwater off the Calabrian coast, the discovery of these 5th century BCE statues is still mired in controversy. Many believe the site was looted before eventually being reported, with additional statues lost to the black market. 😔🏺🏛️
August 23, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Finally visited the Riace Bronzes and they are incredible! Found underwater off the Calabrian coast, the discovery of these 5th century BCE statues is still mired in controversy. Many believe the site was looted before eventually being reported, with additional statues lost to the black market. 😔🏺🏛️
Gold phiale from Sicily at Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Phiale were used for ritual libations and are depicted on many alters around the Mediterranean. This stunning example is decorated with beech nuts, bees, and acorns. It had Phoenicians and Green inscriptions.
February 19, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Gold phiale from Sicily at Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Phiale were used for ritual libations and are depicted on many alters around the Mediterranean. This stunning example is decorated with beech nuts, bees, and acorns. It had Phoenicians and Green inscriptions.
Roman column in York, one of the loveliest cities in the UK and a place with a fascinating history. Founded as Eboracum in 71 CE, what began as a Roman fort town has seen many transformations since then. 🏺🏛️📜
February 16, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Roman column in York, one of the loveliest cities in the UK and a place with a fascinating history. Founded as Eboracum in 71 CE, what began as a Roman fort town has seen many transformations since then. 🏺🏛️📜
Stunning sunsets in Cape Cod! I’m hoping to explore the shipwrecks of the cape someday, and just avoid the great white sharks!!!
January 16, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Stunning sunsets in Cape Cod! I’m hoping to explore the shipwrecks of the cape someday, and just avoid the great white sharks!!!
Very interesting exhibit at the British Library - A Silk Road Oasis: Life in Ancient Dunhuang - which features scrolls and manuscripts from the so-called Library Cave at Mogao. Also a hemp shoe! The original Toms shoe from 1000 years ago! 🏺📜
December 23, 2024 at 1:17 PM
Very interesting exhibit at the British Library - A Silk Road Oasis: Life in Ancient Dunhuang - which features scrolls and manuscripts from the so-called Library Cave at Mogao. Also a hemp shoe! The original Toms shoe from 1000 years ago! 🏺📜
Not all mosaics are created equal.
Levels of skill in the ancient world varied greatly. Rich Roman homeowners sought out skilled artists to make mosaics for their villa, while others, well, were stuck with what they could afford. That said, anyone who could afford mosaics were quite privileged! 🏺
Levels of skill in the ancient world varied greatly. Rich Roman homeowners sought out skilled artists to make mosaics for their villa, while others, well, were stuck with what they could afford. That said, anyone who could afford mosaics were quite privileged! 🏺
December 19, 2024 at 3:29 PM
Not all mosaics are created equal.
Levels of skill in the ancient world varied greatly. Rich Roman homeowners sought out skilled artists to make mosaics for their villa, while others, well, were stuck with what they could afford. That said, anyone who could afford mosaics were quite privileged! 🏺
Levels of skill in the ancient world varied greatly. Rich Roman homeowners sought out skilled artists to make mosaics for their villa, while others, well, were stuck with what they could afford. That said, anyone who could afford mosaics were quite privileged! 🏺
Artefact of the day! Statue of older Dionysus, Museum of Centrale montemartini, Rome.
December 7, 2024 at 9:58 AM
Artefact of the day! Statue of older Dionysus, Museum of Centrale montemartini, Rome.
Hello Bluesky! Migrating over from the dreaded X! Looking forward to connecting with you all. To get started, here is a photo of six badass female underwater archaeologists finishing up a race on a historic boat in Croatia.
November 26, 2024 at 1:40 PM
Hello Bluesky! Migrating over from the dreaded X! Looking forward to connecting with you all. To get started, here is a photo of six badass female underwater archaeologists finishing up a race on a historic boat in Croatia.