Mark Oldham
@markoldham.bsky.social
Archaeologist at NIKU in Oslo, Norway. My archaeology - public, urban, medieval.
🫡 This has been really fun! Have done 3 + one by email and have two coming up. Recommend!
You're never gonna believe this, but we're out of archaeologists again.
We have matched ~650 groups with archaeologists this semester! I am so grateful to the 196 Archaeologist volunteers!
We have 60 unmatched groups rn
Know archaeologists who could do a session? Send them to SkypeAScientist.com
We have matched ~650 groups with archaeologists this semester! I am so grateful to the 196 Archaeologist volunteers!
We have 60 unmatched groups rn
Know archaeologists who could do a session? Send them to SkypeAScientist.com
SKYPE A SCIENTIST
Skype a Scientist matches your classroom, scout troop, or library with scientists for Q&A sessions for free!
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November 11, 2025 at 5:23 PM
🫡 This has been really fun! Have done 3 + one by email and have two coming up. Recommend!
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It's our LAST DAY before winter, so make Prof. Steve as happy as THIS by visiting the Govan Stones, Govan Old, and our CHRISTMAS SHOP today!
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It's our LAST DAY before winter, so make Prof. Steve as happy as THIS by visiting the Govan Stones, Govan Old, and our CHRISTMAS SHOP today!
⏰️⏳️🎃❄️🎁
October 31, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Shouty shouty @derrymick.bsky.social making a racket on your radio tomorrow, live from Weaste. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
October 28, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Shouty shouty @derrymick.bsky.social making a racket on your radio tomorrow, live from Weaste. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
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And today I learned that in 1962 the BBC let Jaquetta Hawkes imagine the archaeology of apocalyptic Britain. As a short film 👀10/10 Will weird your day youtu.be/c8yEIe69M4k?...
1962: What Was Britain Like Before the Apocalypse? | Monitor: The Lonely Shore | BBC Archive
YouTube video by BBC Archive
youtu.be
October 26, 2025 at 8:34 AM
And today I learned that in 1962 the BBC let Jaquetta Hawkes imagine the archaeology of apocalyptic Britain. As a short film 👀10/10 Will weird your day youtu.be/c8yEIe69M4k?...
I recommend this! I am enjoying my tour of America's East Coast, and am amazed at the children who are really alert and interested so early in the morning. Next stop Virginia! 🏺
Heyyyy we desperately need more archaeologists to volunteer to answer questions from students via video chat through @skypeascientist.bsky.social.
We have 80 unmatched teams. We’ve already matched 650 😵💫
If you know any archaeologists, please send them here www.skypeascientist.com/sign-up.html
We have 80 unmatched teams. We’ve already matched 650 😵💫
If you know any archaeologists, please send them here www.skypeascientist.com/sign-up.html
Sign Up
Skype a Scientist gives you the opportunity to connect with students and the public around the world.
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October 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM
I recommend this! I am enjoying my tour of America's East Coast, and am amazed at the children who are really alert and interested so early in the morning. Next stop Virginia! 🏺
Went to listen to Anders Högberg talk about heritage futures at Riksantikvaren. It was a bit of a shock to realize how little of this research and modern thoughts about heritage have filtered down to the decision-making level. Concerning given a new heritage law is being written.
October 24, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Went to listen to Anders Högberg talk about heritage futures at Riksantikvaren. It was a bit of a shock to realize how little of this research and modern thoughts about heritage have filtered down to the decision-making level. Concerning given a new heritage law is being written.
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Life as an immigrant in the UK
October 22, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Life as an immigrant in the UK
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We are very sad to hear the news of Mike Corbishley's passing.
Mike was a long-time supporter of the CBA and co-founder of YAC. We’ll be celebrating Mike’s life and contributions in an upcoming issue of British Archaeology.
Here he is in 1986, celebrating the conclusion of a Wroxeter excavation
Mike was a long-time supporter of the CBA and co-founder of YAC. We’ll be celebrating Mike’s life and contributions in an upcoming issue of British Archaeology.
Here he is in 1986, celebrating the conclusion of a Wroxeter excavation
October 9, 2025 at 3:57 PM
We are very sad to hear the news of Mike Corbishley's passing.
Mike was a long-time supporter of the CBA and co-founder of YAC. We’ll be celebrating Mike’s life and contributions in an upcoming issue of British Archaeology.
Here he is in 1986, celebrating the conclusion of a Wroxeter excavation
Mike was a long-time supporter of the CBA and co-founder of YAC. We’ll be celebrating Mike’s life and contributions in an upcoming issue of British Archaeology.
Here he is in 1986, celebrating the conclusion of a Wroxeter excavation
I am doing this next week! Talking to a school in Queens, New York - will try not to mention the Mets! 🏺⚾
Welp here we are again, fresh out of Archaeologists for Skype a Scientist matches.
This fall, we have matched 248 groups with Archaeologists for online Q&As. I have 38 more groups who need a match, but I'm out of Archaeologists!
Archaeologists! Please volunteer
www.skypeascientist.com/sign-up.html
This fall, we have matched 248 groups with Archaeologists for online Q&As. I have 38 more groups who need a match, but I'm out of Archaeologists!
Archaeologists! Please volunteer
www.skypeascientist.com/sign-up.html
a woman is smiling and holding a cup that says help me .
Alt: a woman is smiling and holding a cup that says help me .
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October 6, 2025 at 11:56 AM
I am doing this next week! Talking to a school in Queens, New York - will try not to mention the Mets! 🏺⚾
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As someone who is about to be affected by the new ILR rules, I took little comfort from the PM's speech yesterday. I can't speak for everyone affected but I certainly feel the message of these rules is that no one from other countries is welcome here and will only be accepted begrudgingly
October 1, 2025 at 7:33 AM
As someone who is about to be affected by the new ILR rules, I took little comfort from the PM's speech yesterday. I can't speak for everyone affected but I certainly feel the message of these rules is that no one from other countries is welcome here and will only be accepted begrudgingly
Maybe my MP @labourlewis.bsky.social could ask his right honourable friend why it is easier for my family of 2 British citizens and 1 Norwegian to settle in Ireland than in the UK? All this nonsense about decency and values from the Starmer government is hollow talk.
Migrants already "earn the right to settlement" through extortionate visa costs, which can run into tens of thousands of pounds. They prop up key services, including through the Immigration Health Surcharge.
Pushing the hostile environment on steroids helps no-one.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Pushing the hostile environment on steroids helps no-one.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Mahmood demands migrants earn right to settlement in UK
New tests will include learning English to a high standard, paying National Insurance and not claiming benefits.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 29, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Maybe my MP @labourlewis.bsky.social could ask his right honourable friend why it is easier for my family of 2 British citizens and 1 Norwegian to settle in Ireland than in the UK? All this nonsense about decency and values from the Starmer government is hollow talk.
Is there no-one in Labour who knows an immigrant (or emigrant)? The existing rules are terrible, these plans are just horrendous. Is there no-one close to the leadership who thinks immigrants having to pay taxes + NHS surcharge + fees + no access to any benefits is already outrageous?
If you believe that Keir Starmer and his ilk are actually fighting against Reform’s racism, you’re a fucking fool.
Some of you are happy to accept the bare minimum performance while the rest of us get fucked. Fuck you.
Some of you are happy to accept the bare minimum performance while the rest of us get fucked. Fuck you.
The Home Secretary is understood to be considering applying the policy to deal with concerns about the so-called ‘Boriswave'.
Read more: trib.al/WewVODg
Read more: trib.al/WewVODg
September 29, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Is there no-one in Labour who knows an immigrant (or emigrant)? The existing rules are terrible, these plans are just horrendous. Is there no-one close to the leadership who thinks immigrants having to pay taxes + NHS surcharge + fees + no access to any benefits is already outrageous?
De har heller ikke noe særlig dybdekunnskap om Storbritannia eller USA, for å bedre kunne forstå den lokale konteksten før oversettelsen til norsk.
At norske journalister og kommentariat i 99% av tilfellene vender seg mot engelskspråklige kilder er et problem i normale sammenhenger men blir ekstra kritisk når samfunnsdebatten i UK og USA går full kulturkrig og det eneste trikset du kan er å oversette det til norsk
September 28, 2025 at 10:13 AM
De har heller ikke noe særlig dybdekunnskap om Storbritannia eller USA, for å bedre kunne forstå den lokale konteksten før oversettelsen til norsk.
Det var flaut å se Espen Aas som London-korrespondent, veldig overfladisk og "dette leste jeg i avisa" framfor kunnskap, funfacts-basert anglofil, så det overrasker meg ikke at det mangler kritisk tenkning om Kirk etc nå. Var akkurat det samme med Boris, Corbyn, Brexit etc.
«Vi fikk ikke vite noe som helst derfor valgte vi å bare ukritisk videresende en kjempelang propagandasending» er kanskje ikke det kjempegode forsvaret du tror?
En utfordring var at det ikke ble delt taleliste, kjøreplan, tidsplan eller noe informasjon fra arrangementet (som jo ikke akkurat var kort). Det påvirker åpenbart kurateringen av en slik sending.
September 23, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Det var flaut å se Espen Aas som London-korrespondent, veldig overfladisk og "dette leste jeg i avisa" framfor kunnskap, funfacts-basert anglofil, så det overrasker meg ikke at det mangler kritisk tenkning om Kirk etc nå. Var akkurat det samme med Boris, Corbyn, Brexit etc.
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Welp here we are again, fresh out of Archaeologists for Skype a Scientist matches.
This fall, we have matched 248 groups with Archaeologists for online Q&As. I have 38 more groups who need a match, but I'm out of Archaeologists!
Archaeologists! Please volunteer
www.skypeascientist.com/sign-up.html
This fall, we have matched 248 groups with Archaeologists for online Q&As. I have 38 more groups who need a match, but I'm out of Archaeologists!
Archaeologists! Please volunteer
www.skypeascientist.com/sign-up.html
a woman is smiling and holding a cup that says help me .
Alt: a woman is smiling and holding a cup that says help me .
media.tenor.com
September 22, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Welp here we are again, fresh out of Archaeologists for Skype a Scientist matches.
This fall, we have matched 248 groups with Archaeologists for online Q&As. I have 38 more groups who need a match, but I'm out of Archaeologists!
Archaeologists! Please volunteer
www.skypeascientist.com/sign-up.html
This fall, we have matched 248 groups with Archaeologists for online Q&As. I have 38 more groups who need a match, but I'm out of Archaeologists!
Archaeologists! Please volunteer
www.skypeascientist.com/sign-up.html
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You can sign this if you have an #EAA ID, whether you are a currently active member or not.
Calling all #EAA past and present members! A lot of us are not happy with the events of last week, and with EAA's bleak attitute towards the ongoing genocide. Sign this petition for a special meeting, so we can call a vote of confidence against the current board. Thanks!
forms.gle/cTp7BXiUD1qC...
forms.gle/cTp7BXiUD1qC...
Call for a Special Meeting of the EAA
Recent events during the Annual Meeting of the European Association of Archaeologists* have generated profound discontent and distrust toward the current Executive Board among members of the associati...
forms.gle
September 8, 2025 at 2:59 PM
You can sign this if you have an #EAA ID, whether you are a currently active member or not.
Veldig trist hva disse grundere må gjøre for å betale formuesskatt.
To kids ringte på døren min i dag.
Kids: har du noe pant vi kan få?
Jeg: samler dere inn penger til noe?
Kids: ja, vi har startet en buisness med noen venner!
Jeg: så gøy, hva går buisnessen ut på?
Kids: at vi samler inn pant fra folk
Er dette gründerne Venstre alltid snakker om?
Kids: har du noe pant vi kan få?
Jeg: samler dere inn penger til noe?
Kids: ja, vi har startet en buisness med noen venner!
Jeg: så gøy, hva går buisnessen ut på?
Kids: at vi samler inn pant fra folk
Er dette gründerne Venstre alltid snakker om?
September 5, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Veldig trist hva disse grundere må gjøre for å betale formuesskatt.
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The President of @archaeologyeaa.bsky.social , Professor Eszter Banffy, has lost credibility and should resign.
Not only did she play an instrumental role in the reversal of the board's vote to cut institutional ties w 🇮🇱... 1/
Not only did she play an instrumental role in the reversal of the board's vote to cut institutional ties w 🇮🇱... 1/
Archaeologists Against Apartheid urgent call for action! We are not anonymous. We are members of both the EAA&global archaeological community and more committed than ever to holding our representative organisations to account and anti-democratic influences.
aaaeaastatementseptember3rd.tiiny.site
aaaeaastatementseptember3rd.tiiny.site
September 4, 2025 at 11:08 AM
The President of @archaeologyeaa.bsky.social , Professor Eszter Banffy, has lost credibility and should resign.
Not only did she play an instrumental role in the reversal of the board's vote to cut institutional ties w 🇮🇱... 1/
Not only did she play an instrumental role in the reversal of the board's vote to cut institutional ties w 🇮🇱... 1/
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Archaeologists Against Apartheid urgent call for action! We are not anonymous. We are members of both the EAA&global archaeological community and more committed than ever to holding our representative organisations to account and anti-democratic influences.
aaaeaastatementseptember3rd.tiiny.site
aaaeaastatementseptember3rd.tiiny.site
September 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Archaeologists Against Apartheid urgent call for action! We are not anonymous. We are members of both the EAA&global archaeological community and more committed than ever to holding our representative organisations to account and anti-democratic influences.
aaaeaastatementseptember3rd.tiiny.site
aaaeaastatementseptember3rd.tiiny.site
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-Forslaget er et elendig grunnlag for bystyret å fatte beslutninger på. Dette er nemlig ikke en skolebehovsplan. Det er en spareplan. Og etaten aner ikke hva konsekvensene blir, fordi de ikke har utredet dem.
Bevar Abildsø skole - hjertet i nærmiljøet ❤️
www.ao.no/skolebehovsp...
Bevar Abildsø skole - hjertet i nærmiljøet ❤️
www.ao.no/skolebehovsp...
Barna henger i en tynn tråd. Skal noen inn, må andre ut
Du tenker kanskje at offentlige analyser holder mål og at Utdanningsetaten og skolebyråden vet hva de gjør? Da bør du følge med nå.
www.ao.no
September 3, 2025 at 6:54 PM
-Forslaget er et elendig grunnlag for bystyret å fatte beslutninger på. Dette er nemlig ikke en skolebehovsplan. Det er en spareplan. Og etaten aner ikke hva konsekvensene blir, fordi de ikke har utredet dem.
Bevar Abildsø skole - hjertet i nærmiljøet ❤️
www.ao.no/skolebehovsp...
Bevar Abildsø skole - hjertet i nærmiljøet ❤️
www.ao.no/skolebehovsp...
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BTC Call for Action - EAA
EAA reversed its decision to exclude Israeli institutions complicit in the genocide of Palestinians after intimidation campaigns.
Read & share the full statement: blacktrowelcollective.wordpress.com/2025/09/02/b...
EAA reversed its decision to exclude Israeli institutions complicit in the genocide of Palestinians after intimidation campaigns.
Read & share the full statement: blacktrowelcollective.wordpress.com/2025/09/02/b...
September 2, 2025 at 12:46 PM
BTC Call for Action - EAA
EAA reversed its decision to exclude Israeli institutions complicit in the genocide of Palestinians after intimidation campaigns.
Read & share the full statement: blacktrowelcollective.wordpress.com/2025/09/02/b...
EAA reversed its decision to exclude Israeli institutions complicit in the genocide of Palestinians after intimidation campaigns.
Read & share the full statement: blacktrowelcollective.wordpress.com/2025/09/02/b...
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I just published my article Archaeology as Worldbuilding, an effort that grows out of 20+ years of digital (and analog) archaeological making. Adjacent to recent arguments about storytelling, I broaden our scope to make past worlds & tell stories in community with others.
doi.org/10.1017/S095...
doi.org/10.1017/S095...
Archaeology as Worldbuilding | Cambridge Archaeological Journal | Cambridge Core
Archaeology as Worldbuilding
doi.org
August 27, 2025 at 10:42 AM
I just published my article Archaeology as Worldbuilding, an effort that grows out of 20+ years of digital (and analog) archaeological making. Adjacent to recent arguments about storytelling, I broaden our scope to make past worlds & tell stories in community with others.
doi.org/10.1017/S095...
doi.org/10.1017/S095...
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«Ingen slagord. Bare seks millioner i skattelette til Nikolai Astrup» www.ao.no/ingen-slagor...
«Ingen slagord. Bare seks millioner i skattelette til Nikolai Astrup»
Hvis borgerlig side vinner valget 8. september, vil Høyres andrekandidat i Oslo få 500 ganger mer i skattelette enn han vil gi deg.
www.ao.no
August 29, 2025 at 1:08 PM
«Ingen slagord. Bare seks millioner i skattelette til Nikolai Astrup» www.ao.no/ingen-slagor...
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Thank you all for showing that archaeologists stand with Palestine. With just 1 day left, we ask you to continue to sign, share & talk about the open letter to @archaeologyeaa.bsky.social demanding they do the right & principled thing: #boycottisrael
forms.gle/YkcYuikrqh1D...
#archaeology #🏺#eaa2025
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#archaeology #🏺#eaa2025
August 11, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Thank you all for showing that archaeologists stand with Palestine. With just 1 day left, we ask you to continue to sign, share & talk about the open letter to @archaeologyeaa.bsky.social demanding they do the right & principled thing: #boycottisrael
forms.gle/YkcYuikrqh1D...
#archaeology #🏺#eaa2025
forms.gle/YkcYuikrqh1D...
#archaeology #🏺#eaa2025