WardArchaeology
@ward-archaeology.bsky.social
BA (Hons) in Ancient History, MA in Heritage with a focus on pseudoarchaeology, it's harms and how it spreads on social media. Archaeologist, Finds Generalist, and Curator. Also, all-round nerd, sword obsessed, and hobby woodworker.
Ready for a slightly rejigged day 2 at the @socmusarch.bsky.social conference due to rain affecting the trains!
Looking forward to another fascinating day!
Looking forward to another fascinating day!
November 14, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Ready for a slightly rejigged day 2 at the @socmusarch.bsky.social conference due to rain affecting the trains!
Looking forward to another fascinating day!
Looking forward to another fascinating day!
And now the nerves kick in 😅
November 13, 2025 at 2:07 PM
And now the nerves kick in 😅
Already for the start of the @socmusarch.bsky.social 2025 conference!
I'll be speaking on community archaeological archives in Kent at 2.50pm 😀
#SMACon2025
I'll be speaking on community archaeological archives in Kent at 2.50pm 😀
#SMACon2025
November 13, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Already for the start of the @socmusarch.bsky.social 2025 conference!
I'll be speaking on community archaeological archives in Kent at 2.50pm 😀
#SMACon2025
I'll be speaking on community archaeological archives in Kent at 2.50pm 😀
#SMACon2025
Taking place tonight with @profdanhicks.bsky.social a wonderful talk on Pitt-Rivers in Kent!
Don't forget this Thursday, 18th September the KAS will be hosting @ProfDanHicks in the next of our series of online talks: Pitt-Rivers in Kent: musketry and excavations.
Join Zoom Meeting: us06web.zoom.us/j/85472400980
#Archaeology #Museums #Prehistory #Collections #PittRivers
Join Zoom Meeting: us06web.zoom.us/j/85472400980
#Archaeology #Museums #Prehistory #Collections #PittRivers
Pitt-Rivers in Kent: musketry and excavations
This talk outlines the importance of Kent to the work and thinking of Augustus Pitt-Rivers - from his time as Instructor in Musketry at Hythe, to his excavations at Castle Hill (Caesar's Camp) in Folkstone, and his role in the scheduling of the Neolithic monument Kit's Coty House in his role as Inspector of Ancient Monuments. Introducing the major re-assessment of Pitt-Rivers' work and life presented in Dan's new book Every Monument Will Fall: a story of remembering and forgetting, the talk will set Pitt-Rivers' activities in the county in the context of contemporary debates over heritage, museums, monuments, public memory — and the so-called 'culture war'.
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September 18, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Taking place tonight with @profdanhicks.bsky.social a wonderful talk on Pitt-Rivers in Kent!
Is there any way of reporting / recording possible modern copies of #Romancoins? I've just seen this one on a reddit post, and I have am almost exact copy (down to the same damage roughly) which was reportedly found in an attic by the new owner. The reverse on mine is the exact same 1/3
August 1, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Is there any way of reporting / recording possible modern copies of #Romancoins? I've just seen this one on a reddit post, and I have am almost exact copy (down to the same damage roughly) which was reportedly found in an attic by the new owner. The reverse on mine is the exact same 1/3
Human remains on social media-ethical reflections – Bodies and academia share.google/McK4cQzcSSRr... an interesting discussion on depictions of human remains on social media in #archaeology and #museums. I'd be interested in other people's thoughts!
#socialmedia #ethics #museums #archaeology
#socialmedia #ethics #museums #archaeology
Human remains on social media-ethical reflections
A while ago, Alison Atkin raised the question of: how we approach the use of social media (and other related arenas, including blogs, online new media, etc) as individuals who work with human remai…
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July 10, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Human remains on social media-ethical reflections – Bodies and academia share.google/McK4cQzcSSRr... an interesting discussion on depictions of human remains on social media in #archaeology and #museums. I'd be interested in other people's thoughts!
#socialmedia #ethics #museums #archaeology
#socialmedia #ethics #museums #archaeology
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/w... exciting #IronAge chariot news!
Major grant to explore the discovery of Wales’ first complete ancient chariot
The University of Manchester and Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales have been awarded a £1.25 million research grant by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) following the discovery of an Iron ...
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June 30, 2025 at 8:37 PM
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/w... exciting #IronAge chariot news!
Made a little custom plastazote foam insert for our #earlymedieval gold and Garnet cross pendant, dating from the middle 7th century CE
#prevantineconservation #museumlife #earlymedieval
#prevantineconservation #museumlife #earlymedieval
May 1, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Made a little custom plastazote foam insert for our #earlymedieval gold and Garnet cross pendant, dating from the middle 7th century CE
#prevantineconservation #museumlife #earlymedieval
#prevantineconservation #museumlife #earlymedieval
Any thoughts from my #archaeology colleagues on this structure? Found in the garden of a Georgian house & former Vicarage in Kent. There is a separate well in the basement and apparently this doesn't fill the well.
#Georgian #Archaeology #History 🏺
#Georgian #Archaeology #History 🏺
April 30, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Any thoughts from my #archaeology colleagues on this structure? Found in the garden of a Georgian house & former Vicarage in Kent. There is a separate well in the basement and apparently this doesn't fill the well.
#Georgian #Archaeology #History 🏺
#Georgian #Archaeology #History 🏺
Out of curiosity have any #museumprofessionals used Generative AI to produce Museum documentation/grant applications or other documents yet? If so, how did you find it, was it received well by trustees / team members / funders? And how did you balance the ethics of using AI in your work?
#museums
#museums
April 28, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Out of curiosity have any #museumprofessionals used Generative AI to produce Museum documentation/grant applications or other documents yet? If so, how did you find it, was it received well by trustees / team members / funders? And how did you balance the ethics of using AI in your work?
#museums
#museums
All set up ready for Maidstone Museum's local history fair with @kentarchsoc.bsky.social.
This is the favourite part of my job by far!
#archaeology #history #heritage
This is the favourite part of my job by far!
#archaeology #history #heritage
April 12, 2025 at 8:47 AM
All set up ready for Maidstone Museum's local history fair with @kentarchsoc.bsky.social.
This is the favourite part of my job by far!
#archaeology #history #heritage
This is the favourite part of my job by far!
#archaeology #history #heritage
A very well written and considered article as usual from Tess. Access to finds and knowledge is vital, not just for future research but to combat #pseudoarchaeology too.
In my role I try to share as much of the collections we hold as possible & working on increasing accessibility. 1/2
In my role I try to share as much of the collections we hold as possible & working on increasing accessibility. 1/2
April 9, 2025 at 5:19 PM
A very well written and considered article as usual from Tess. Access to finds and knowledge is vital, not just for future research but to combat #pseudoarchaeology too.
In my role I try to share as much of the collections we hold as possible & working on increasing accessibility. 1/2
In my role I try to share as much of the collections we hold as possible & working on increasing accessibility. 1/2
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"The Great Norton Disney Dodeca-Bake Off" is go!
Only two rules: your entry must be *100% edible* & a dodecahedron - so get those aprons on and get making!
No prizes, just the warm glow of having some fun! 😊
Get ready to show off your creations on 21st April!
Please share! 😊
#Archaeology ⚱️
Only two rules: your entry must be *100% edible* & a dodecahedron - so get those aprons on and get making!
No prizes, just the warm glow of having some fun! 😊
Get ready to show off your creations on 21st April!
Please share! 😊
#Archaeology ⚱️
April 7, 2025 at 4:16 PM
"The Great Norton Disney Dodeca-Bake Off" is go!
Only two rules: your entry must be *100% edible* & a dodecahedron - so get those aprons on and get making!
No prizes, just the warm glow of having some fun! 😊
Get ready to show off your creations on 21st April!
Please share! 😊
#Archaeology ⚱️
Only two rules: your entry must be *100% edible* & a dodecahedron - so get those aprons on and get making!
No prizes, just the warm glow of having some fun! 😊
Get ready to show off your creations on 21st April!
Please share! 😊
#Archaeology ⚱️
Not surprised but still disappointed to see History UK pushing out another Ancient Aliens style "documentary." Shame Bradley Walsh appears to be a believer in some of this BS. We know who built the pyramids because we have their own words telling us how they did it 😫 #egyptology #pseudoarchaeology
March 20, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Not surprised but still disappointed to see History UK pushing out another Ancient Aliens style "documentary." Shame Bradley Walsh appears to be a believer in some of this BS. We know who built the pyramids because we have their own words telling us how they did it 😫 #egyptology #pseudoarchaeology
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(iii) the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in the Smithsonian Institution;
(iv) the Institute of Museum and Library Services;
Among others axed by EO; cultural is being systematically attacked by POTUS 🤬
(iii) the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in the Smithsonian Institution;
(iv) the Institute of Museum and Library Services;
Among others axed by EO; cultural is being systematically attacked by POTUS 🤬
Continuing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose.
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March 15, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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(iii) the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in the Smithsonian Institution;
(iv) the Institute of Museum and Library Services;
Among others axed by EO; cultural is being systematically attacked by POTUS 🤬
(iii) the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in the Smithsonian Institution;
(iv) the Institute of Museum and Library Services;
Among others axed by EO; cultural is being systematically attacked by POTUS 🤬
This is such an important point, I can't really put it much better!
Pseudoarch looks silly on the surface but it cracks open a very dangerous door, which in many cases is seen as an opportunity to push other ideological & political agendas. The past is powerful, and being critically aware of how it can be misused is one way we can *all* help slow that misuse.
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March 12, 2025 at 6:19 PM
This is such an important point, I can't really put it much better!
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Absolute madness being reported by Cultural Heritage Partners over in Trumpland. Words matter & cultural heritage is important as it is something we all share: this will only embolden similar moves in other regimes
Absolute madness being reported by Cultural Heritage Partners over in Trumpland. Words matter & cultural heritage is important as it is something we all share: this will only embolden similar moves in other regimes
Fight Back - Cultural Heritage Partners | Cultural Heritage Partners, PLLC
🚨 BREAKING: "Cultural Heritage" is now a banned term in federal agencies? 🚨
The Trump administration has quietly issued guidance to scrub words like…
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March 9, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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Absolute madness being reported by Cultural Heritage Partners over in Trumpland. Words matter & cultural heritage is important as it is something we all share: this will only embolden similar moves in other regimes
Absolute madness being reported by Cultural Heritage Partners over in Trumpland. Words matter & cultural heritage is important as it is something we all share: this will only embolden similar moves in other regimes
Interested in Archaeology & History in Kent? Why not come be a trustee at Kent Archaeological Society! You'll get to see all the cool stuff we have, while directing our CIOs future direction!
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#archaeology #heritage #history #Kent #KAS
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#archaeology #heritage #history #Kent #KAS
Kent Archaeological Society on LinkedIn: **Call for Trustees**
The Kent Archaeological Society, founded in 1857, is…
**Call for Trustees**
The Kent Archaeological Society, founded in 1857, is dedicated to promoting, protecting, and enhancing access to Kent's rich history and…
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March 6, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Interested in Archaeology & History in Kent? Why not come be a trustee at Kent Archaeological Society! You'll get to see all the cool stuff we have, while directing our CIOs future direction!
www.linkedin.com/posts/kent-a...
#archaeology #heritage #history #Kent #KAS
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#archaeology #heritage #history #Kent #KAS
You can find an amazing 3D model of Richborough Roman Fort over on the @kentarchsoc.bsky.social website skfb.ly/6uQKz. Well worth exploring this #Romanfortthursday!
#archaeology #lidar #visualisations #heritage #history #romanarchaeology
#archaeology #lidar #visualisations #heritage #history #romanarchaeology
March 6, 2025 at 7:50 AM
You can find an amazing 3D model of Richborough Roman Fort over on the @kentarchsoc.bsky.social website skfb.ly/6uQKz. Well worth exploring this #Romanfortthursday!
#archaeology #lidar #visualisations #heritage #history #romanarchaeology
#archaeology #lidar #visualisations #heritage #history #romanarchaeology
Anyone else's #pseudoarchaeology field showing up empty? Somehow I doubt that all the crazy has disappeared!
March 4, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Anyone else's #pseudoarchaeology field showing up empty? Somehow I doubt that all the crazy has disappeared!
Had an amazing time at #CAlive25 representing the Kent Archaeological Society. Lots of lovely conversations, friends caught up with and my specialism in #pseudoarchaeology was shouted out by Natasha Bilson!
We will definitely be back again next year!
#archaeology #CurrentArchaeology #publicarch 🏺
We will definitely be back again next year!
#archaeology #CurrentArchaeology #publicarch 🏺
March 1, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Had an amazing time at #CAlive25 representing the Kent Archaeological Society. Lots of lovely conversations, friends caught up with and my specialism in #pseudoarchaeology was shouted out by Natasha Bilson!
We will definitely be back again next year!
#archaeology #CurrentArchaeology #publicarch 🏺
We will definitely be back again next year!
#archaeology #CurrentArchaeology #publicarch 🏺
Caused by no issue in particular....please do not superglue #archaeologicalfinds to cardboard..ever!!
February 27, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Caused by no issue in particular....please do not superglue #archaeologicalfinds to cardboard..ever!!
Really fascinating to see how my undergraduate dissertation on the South Cave Weapons cache has been read by 256 people(!!!) While my MA dissertation on pseudoarchaeology, tartaria and conspiracy theories has 0. My undergrad was shared on a popular Yorkshire archaeology FB page, likely spreading it!
February 5, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Really fascinating to see how my undergraduate dissertation on the South Cave Weapons cache has been read by 256 people(!!!) While my MA dissertation on pseudoarchaeology, tartaria and conspiracy theories has 0. My undergrad was shared on a popular Yorkshire archaeology FB page, likely spreading it!
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Really glad to see the AI + archaeology conversations happening, and Colleen brings to attention some very important considerations:
I wrote a brief article on the challenge that AI presents to archaeological visualisation. Check it out here:
theconversation.com/how-ai-image...
Though I have done a lot of scicomm, it was the first time I'd written for The Conversation. 🏺 +
theconversation.com/how-ai-image...
Though I have done a lot of scicomm, it was the first time I'd written for The Conversation. 🏺 +
How AI imagery could be used to develop fake archaeology
Even before the use of AI, it was widely accepted within archaeology that visualisations of the past are highly fraught and should be treated with caution.
theconversation.com
February 5, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Really glad to see the AI + archaeology conversations happening, and Colleen brings to attention some very important considerations:
Any of my #archaeology and #findspecialist colleagues able to help with this, what I believe is a token? Copper alloy, three crowns in a square shield. No inscription but some decoration outside the shield. Plain reverse (with bronze disease unfortunately).
#findsfriday #conservation #postmedieval
#findsfriday #conservation #postmedieval
January 31, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Any of my #archaeology and #findspecialist colleagues able to help with this, what I believe is a token? Copper alloy, three crowns in a square shield. No inscription but some decoration outside the shield. Plain reverse (with bronze disease unfortunately).
#findsfriday #conservation #postmedieval
#findsfriday #conservation #postmedieval