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a conference being organized by colleagues here in Pisa the next three days, which it will be possible to follow online
#ArchaeologyBlueSky ⚱️
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«Between saying and doing». Ancient (Co)-Production processes and cross-craft interactions between theory, praxis and modern interpretative models | ScuolaNormaleSuperiore
The conference explores whether and how ancient artisans collaborated, shared knowledge, and adapted skills across crafts between the Classical and Roman periods. Using texts, artefacts, and material ...
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December 9, 2025 at 4:32 PM
diffendale.bsky.social
If you remember last autumn when I was live-skeeting excavations at Rossano di Vaglio, the first report of that work has just been published (in Italian). Happy for it to see the light of day, and also very pleased to present five new Oscan inscriptions to the world...
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Rossano di Vaglio, santuario italico: cronaca e nuovi dati dalla campagna di scavo del 2024 | Quaderni di ACMA
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October 5, 2025 at 6:19 PM
athensarchfest.bsky.social
🕳️✨ Explore the mysteries of caves! 🔦

The Ephorate of Paleoanthropology & Speleology invites explorers of all ages to a treasure hunt, where caves become gateways to ancient legends. 🌿🏛️
Bring your mobile, scan the QR code, and set off on an adventure!
#AAF2025 #athens #whatson #archaeologybluesky 🏺
October 2, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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First up…

🦁⚒️ Discover Heracles like never before! 🏛️
“The Myth of Heracles on Ancient Coins” by @alphabank.bsky.social Numismatic Collection presents the legendary world of the hero, his labours, stories, face preserved in history… on coins!
#AAF2025 #AthensFestival #Mythology #Archaeologybluesky
September 30, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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A moment for the venue…🤩

#aaf2025 #athens #archaeology #archaeologybluesky #ancientbluesky
September 28, 2025 at 9:25 AM
tulsiparikh.bsky.social
#heraklionmuseum on Crete is full to the brim with incredible things! Here are some beautiful stone vases from the Neolithic period made by local craftspeople using colourful stone 😍 #archaeologybluesky #crete #greece #museums 🏺🪨
A museum display with 10s of small stone vases
September 23, 2025 at 7:52 AM
athensarchfest.bsky.social
We are thrilled to announce that the AAF website is officially live 🥳 archaeologyfestival.bsa.ac.uk

Check it out for info about every activity on offer 🧐 You can also find details about location, contact, and our team 👏

Not long to go, we can’t wait to see you there! #archaeologybluesky 🏺
Screenshot of the first page of the AAF website
September 21, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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The Parthenon today, in front of a beautiful sunrise! 🌅 🏛️ But did you know that this Classical temple for Athena was later converted into a church and then mosque? Join us on Sat 18th October to learn more about its fascinating history!
#athensarchaeologyfestival #aaf2025 #archaeologybluesky #greece
A view of the Parthenon with a sunrise behind
August 29, 2025 at 6:57 AM
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A lovely day around the Attic coast. Here I am teaching our summer school undergraduate students at Sounion. Guess what I’m pointing at 😅 #archaeologybluesky #greekarchaeology
A group of students at Sounion with me in the background pointing to their left
August 25, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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The theatre of Epidauros is famed for its amazing acoustics, where even a whisper on stage carries to the back row! 🎭 One of the finest achievements of ancient Greek architecture.

At #AthensArchaeologyFestival discover the mysteries of ancient theatre that left audiences in awe

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View of the ancient theatre of Epidauros
August 22, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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🏟️ Stadium at Olympia: Long before the modern Olympics, over 40,000 spectators gathered here at the birthplace of the ancient Olympics to cheer on athletes. Contests were held in honour of the king of all gods, Zeus.

Join us on Oct 18th to learn more!
#archaeologybluesky #athensarchaeologyfestival
People running on packed earth surrounded by grassy banks, the stadium of Olympia
August 22, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Herakles and the second of his twelve labours 💪

This vase depicts Herakles slaying the Lernean Hydra with the help of his nephew Iolaos.

Caeretan Hydria, attributed to the Eagle Painter, ca. 520-510 BCE. Via @gettymuseum.bsky.social 🏺

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August 22, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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Sad to see this unique Minoan monument and important site under threat… www.archaeology.wiki/blog/2025/07... #ancientbluesky #archaeologybluesky 🏺
Petition for the Preservation and Protection of Papoura Hill
A petition for the preservation and protection of the unique Minoan monumental architectural remains at Papoura hill released
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July 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Please go give our account a follow to stay up to date on the new Athens Archaeology Festival, coming to the British School at Athens this October! We have a fantastic line-up of family-friendly activities and will be sharing more details soon #ancientbluesky #archaeologybluesky #thisisathens
athensarchfest.bsky.social Athens Archaeology Festival @athensarchfest.bsky.social · Jun 2
Coming soon: Athens Archaeology Festival!
The theme: Myths & Mysteries. Join us for a day of fun activities for all ages-perfect for curious minds!
🇬🇷Το θέμα: Μύθοι & Μυστήρια. Ελάτε για μια μέρα γεμάτη διασκεδαστικές δραστηριότητες για όλες τις ηλικίες-ιδανική για ανήσυχα μυαλά! #ancientbluesky
Logo: Athens Archaeology Festival and a trowel on a teal background The theme: Myths and Mysteries, a hand holding a thunderbolt within a purple circle
June 2, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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This #WorldGothDay let's hear it for the original Goths! During their migration to the Roman Empire, the Goths lived in northern Poland for several generations. The Malbork-Wielbark cemetery sheds light on this period of Goth history.

Learn more 🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...

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Artefacts from a female burial at the cemetery, including fibulae, beads and a coin.
May 22, 2025 at 7:45 AM
antiquity.ac.uk
GeoPACHA is a web app that allows researchers to map archaeological sites on a scale never before seen. Last year, we put together a special collection on its first application to archaeological research! 🏺 ArchaeologyBluesky

Check it out 🆓 www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
Aerial photograph of a terraced hillfort with the text 'GeoPACHA Special Section, Antiquity'.
May 7, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Less visited than the painted tombs, the most imposing monument known from the Etruscan city of Tarquinia is the temple called the "Ara della Regina" (altar of the queen). In its 4th c BCE phase, to which these visible foundations belong, it was the biggest temple in Etruria...
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Photo of the large platform and foundations of the temple, built of squared blocks of grey stone, flanked by a stone-paved road and surrounded by green grass and vegetation, under a bright blue sky with dramatic white clouds.
April 29, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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a few words on Italian archaeological localities for the resolution of anglophone perplexity 🏺 #ArchaeologyBluesky
Italian archaeological toponymy
It has occurred to me, observing the writing of some colleagues and people-on-the-internet (not naming names) that the different ways of ref...
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April 27, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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#ClassicsBluesky #AncientBluesky #ArchaeologyBluesky
kingsclassics.bsky.social King's Classics @kingsclassics.bsky.social · Apr 24
Yeech! In case we need reminding us that it could be grim for gladiators in Roman Britain.

KCL's Dr John Pearce is co-author on this grisly and gruesome finding that bite marks on skeletons at York are the first physical evidence of gladiators vs lions. 🏺

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Bite marks on York skeleton reveal first evidence of ‘gladiators’ fighting lions
Study offers rare insight into human-animal combat during Roman empire
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April 24, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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If you missed the live version (or just can't get enough of me talking about tuff), it was recorded and is available on youtube here:
🏺⛏️⚒️ #ArchaeologyBluesky #ClassicsBluesky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=REil...
April 23, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Coarse Red Ware (CRW) pottery from the c. 5740–4890 BC site of Bahra I, Kuwait. CRW is one of the earliest ceramic traditions in the region. The diversity of forms suggests they were not standardised, indicating it was produced on a household level. 🏺 ArchaeologyBluesky

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Red-orange-coloured potsherds, refitted into six partially complete vessels, each different shapes and sizes (credit: Adam Oleksiak).
April 23, 2025 at 9:35 AM