Alice Clough (she/her)

Looks like a photograph by my friend David Abram 🙂 - titled Normanton Sunrise DavidAbram.co.uk

The picture shows a toy sword, a toy hammer, and a toy weaver's comb. All three are made of wood.

A glimpse into #childhood in Roman #Egypt - some wooden action #toys from Karanis: a toy sword, a toy hammer, and a toy weaver's comb.
Dating 1st to 4th century AD.

Photo: Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

🏺 AncientEgyptBluesky

Some archaeologists consider their role to be to explain humanity to itself. Some to be stewards of the past, some to attach communities to place and the post through stories.
Why would you allow rich white men to dominate those roles?
The lack of diversity undermines the purpose of the discipline

I think it’s to do with the environmental impact of data storage and transmission. The resources needed to run huge servers include vast amounts of electricity and water plus rare minerals. I’ve also read about the locations of servers being problematic for political and enviro reasons.

Here’s to the lengthening of the days, the return of the sun and the hopes of a good year. Happy Solstice all. #wintersolstice #archaeology #bronzeage

A screenshot of the sun making an appearance on the #NewgrangeSolstice livestream this morning. Really special 🌞

The image shows sunlight streaming into the ancient passage tomb at Newgrange, Ireland, casting a warm glow on the stone walls and floor. Overlay text in both Irish and English promotes the Winter Solstice live stream at 8:40 UTC on December 21, hosted by the OPW and the Department of Housing.

The Winter Solstice #Livestream is here!
Join us and watch live on 21 Dec @ 8:40 UTC
via 🔗 cutt.ly/Wintersolstice
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Don’t miss this magical event!
#NewgrangeSolstice #WinterSolstice

I really enjoyed reading! Can definitely relate to the sadness / madness that creeps in when my hands aren’t busy with something. Took me til a few years ago to realise that when I start regularly crying for no reason it’s probably because I need to make! Thanks for sharing 🙂

Thank you so much! 🙏

It was an honour!

Thank you!! I shall!

@rachelcrellin.bsky.social chose to mark her Outstanding Achievement archaeology award with one of my artworks 🥹 In case you weren’t able to see it on the day here are some pics. It’s a ‘blind embossing’ of the Desborough mirror.

I agree with Rob… this was the TAG highlight! Exceptionally proud of an exceptional friend @rachelcrellin.bsky.social

Thank you @tag45.bsky.social for a wonderful few days, and the opportunity to share some early stage experiments from my PhD.