Longovicium
@longovicium.bsky.social
Author, Hill-walker, lover of History
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We are thrilled to announce our upcoming publication Extraterrestrial Engineering: The Alien Origins of Stonehenge! This ground-breaking volume provides new intergalactic evidence proving Stonehenge is a UFO landing pad. 👽🏺
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April 1, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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There are parts of the hoard on public display FOR THE FIRST TIME in the foyer case of the Museum. 13 beautiful pieces of Iron Age metalwork finally in the public domain.
On display for 10 weeks.
(Also in front of the pay barrier so free to see!)
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On display for 10 weeks.
(Also in front of the pay barrier so free to see!)
6/
March 26, 2025 at 11:14 AM
There are parts of the hoard on public display FOR THE FIRST TIME in the foyer case of the Museum. 13 beautiful pieces of Iron Age metalwork finally in the public domain.
On display for 10 weeks.
(Also in front of the pay barrier so free to see!)
6/
On display for 10 weeks.
(Also in front of the pay barrier so free to see!)
6/
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The Murlough Hoard, #CountyDown
Late 4th / Early 5th C AD
No Roman site discovered in Ireland.
The museum suggests belonged to “adventurers, traders or returning Irish who had lived in #Roman Empire or served in the army”.
See ALT text👇
Now #UlsterMuseum #Belfast
#RomanSiteSaturday
#Archaeology
Late 4th / Early 5th C AD
No Roman site discovered in Ireland.
The museum suggests belonged to “adventurers, traders or returning Irish who had lived in #Roman Empire or served in the army”.
See ALT text👇
Now #UlsterMuseum #Belfast
#RomanSiteSaturday
#Archaeology
March 22, 2025 at 1:13 PM
The Murlough Hoard, #CountyDown
Late 4th / Early 5th C AD
No Roman site discovered in Ireland.
The museum suggests belonged to “adventurers, traders or returning Irish who had lived in #Roman Empire or served in the army”.
See ALT text👇
Now #UlsterMuseum #Belfast
#RomanSiteSaturday
#Archaeology
Late 4th / Early 5th C AD
No Roman site discovered in Ireland.
The museum suggests belonged to “adventurers, traders or returning Irish who had lived in #Roman Empire or served in the army”.
See ALT text👇
Now #UlsterMuseum #Belfast
#RomanSiteSaturday
#Archaeology
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A #Roman iron shackle with marks indicating an attempt to break it.
The shackle was found along with other metal objects near a furnace, where it was probably intended to be melted down as scrap metal.
From Heidenheim an der Brenz, 2nd/3rd century
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The shackle was found along with other metal objects near a furnace, where it was probably intended to be melted down as scrap metal.
From Heidenheim an der Brenz, 2nd/3rd century
📷 @almbawue.bsky.social
🏺 AncientBluesky
March 25, 2025 at 2:34 PM
A #Roman iron shackle with marks indicating an attempt to break it.
The shackle was found along with other metal objects near a furnace, where it was probably intended to be melted down as scrap metal.
From Heidenheim an der Brenz, 2nd/3rd century
📷 @almbawue.bsky.social
🏺 AncientBluesky
The shackle was found along with other metal objects near a furnace, where it was probably intended to be melted down as scrap metal.
From Heidenheim an der Brenz, 2nd/3rd century
📷 @almbawue.bsky.social
🏺 AncientBluesky
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A stunning find from my hometown #Rottweil: a #Roman hot and cold water tap. It was not a mixer tap, but was used to tap either hot or cold water. The spout has not been preserved.
The picture of the reconstruction was taken in the...🧵1/2
📷 taken by me
🏺 AncientBluesky #archaeology
The picture of the reconstruction was taken in the...🧵1/2
📷 taken by me
🏺 AncientBluesky #archaeology
November 26, 2024 at 8:15 AM
A stunning find from my hometown #Rottweil: a #Roman hot and cold water tap. It was not a mixer tap, but was used to tap either hot or cold water. The spout has not been preserved.
The picture of the reconstruction was taken in the...🧵1/2
📷 taken by me
🏺 AncientBluesky #archaeology
The picture of the reconstruction was taken in the...🧵1/2
📷 taken by me
🏺 AncientBluesky #archaeology
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This copper alloy arm purse found in the #Roman settlement of Nida (Frankfurt-Heddernheim) was used as a secure method to carry coins. To spend the money, the purse had to be removed from the arm.
On display at Archäologisches Museum Frankfurt
🏺 AncientBluesky #archaeology
On display at Archäologisches Museum Frankfurt
🏺 AncientBluesky #archaeology
November 24, 2024 at 8:36 AM
This copper alloy arm purse found in the #Roman settlement of Nida (Frankfurt-Heddernheim) was used as a secure method to carry coins. To spend the money, the purse had to be removed from the arm.
On display at Archäologisches Museum Frankfurt
🏺 AncientBluesky #archaeology
On display at Archäologisches Museum Frankfurt
🏺 AncientBluesky #archaeology
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Well said John Bothwell from Durham. Well said indeed! 😆
November 25, 2024 at 11:13 AM
Well said John Bothwell from Durham. Well said indeed! 😆
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A jewel-coloured Roman glass cup for a bright start to the week!
Made of ‘ribbon’ mosaic glass, this lovely vessel is a wonderful example of the creativity and skill of ancient glassmakers some 2,000 years ago.
From Pompeii. Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli 📷 by me
#Archaeology
Made of ‘ribbon’ mosaic glass, this lovely vessel is a wonderful example of the creativity and skill of ancient glassmakers some 2,000 years ago.
From Pompeii. Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli 📷 by me
#Archaeology
November 25, 2024 at 1:33 PM
A jewel-coloured Roman glass cup for a bright start to the week!
Made of ‘ribbon’ mosaic glass, this lovely vessel is a wonderful example of the creativity and skill of ancient glassmakers some 2,000 years ago.
From Pompeii. Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli 📷 by me
#Archaeology
Made of ‘ribbon’ mosaic glass, this lovely vessel is a wonderful example of the creativity and skill of ancient glassmakers some 2,000 years ago.
From Pompeii. Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli 📷 by me
#Archaeology
Working on the latest novel where a small Roman supply flotilla must travel down to Tigris to aid the distant castra of Bezabde and revealing the amazing images taken by Gertrude Bell
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November 17, 2024 at 7:19 AM
Working on the latest novel where a small Roman supply flotilla must travel down to Tigris to aid the distant castra of Bezabde and revealing the amazing images taken by Gertrude Bell
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