Only 8 more copies left of our latest edition of the Speaking Archaeologically Journal! Have you ordered your copy yet? Place your order today and find out more about the latest approaches in archaeological research from international early career researchers all over the world!
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Lost in the Galleries: Why Indiaβs Museums Are Not Telling Their Best Stories
Museums shouldnβt feel lifeless.
They should spark curiosity, joy, and connection. In the latest Speaking Archaeologically, I talk about museums, empathy, and experienceβusing examples that work.
#MuseumsOfIndia #ArchaeologyPodcast #HeritageReimagined
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Volume VIII of the Speaking Archaeologically Journal is a special, fully-coloured issue from the 2025 International Conference, feat. a plenary by Prof. Osmund Bopearachchi on new Gandhara findings. Limited copies. Pre-order now.
#PublicArchaeology #DigitalArchaeology #ArchaeologyBooks
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Volume VIII of the Speaking Archaeologically Journal is out to bringing with it some of the key papers from the Speaking Archaeologically Early Career Conference including the all new artefacts from Gandhara Archaeology by the eminent Professor Osmund Bopearachchi. Pre-order your copy now!
#speakingarchaeologicallyjournal #gandharaarchaeology #digitalarchaeology #publicarchaeology #archaeologybooks
Team SA is proud to finally launch the first edition of the Conference Proceedings as a part of the Speaking Archaeologically Journal Volume VIII. Featuring a Plenary paper by the esteemed Prof. Osmund Bopearachchi, this journal brings to light some of the unpublished latest finds of the Gandhara region from excavations conducted in March 2025! Order your copy today!
#archaeology #archaeologicalresearch #numismatics #publicarchaeology #digitalarchaeology
Volume VIII of the Speaking Archaeologically Journal is out! Featuring key papers from the Early Career Conference and new Gandhara artefacts by Prof. Osmund Bopearachchi. Pre-order your copy now!
#SpeakingArchaeologicallyJournal #GandharaArchaeology #DigitalArchaeology #PublicArchaeology
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Now on the final talk of Session 3 at #CAAUK2025!
Following work on inequality, morphology and agriculture, Shriya Gautam is closing the session with her work on spatial networks as part of the Speaking Archaeologically project.
#DigitalArchaeology #CAAUK #ModellingThePast
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Lots of long overdue career updates, so letβs do it chronologically!
First the opportunity to present and represent Speaking Archaeologically at CAA UK hosted by University of Cambridge and organised by Computer Applications and Quantitave Methods in Archaeology (CAA UK).
#caauk
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Thanks a million @ullamr.bsky.social ! This means a LOT coming from you! Itβs been an honour to be here!
10.12.2025 12:51 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Refreshing: Indian Mesolithic rock art and decolonising effort in the @caa-uk.bsky.social conference @shriyagautam.bsky.social
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Thank you kindly, HΓ©lΓ¨ne! Itβs been a pleasure talking about this at #CAAUK2025
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Great 1st day at #CAAUK2025!
Highlights:
π Intro to @archesproject.bsky.social, including a step-by-step setup by Jack Tomaney @mahsa-project.bsky.social
π Inspiring work by @shriyagautam.bsky.social & the #speakingarchaeologically team - incredible storytelling and #communityarchaeology work
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We had cancelled on account of security threats in Delhi. Now the workshop is back again in session. Enroll now!
#inscriptions
#delhiheritage
#delhiworkshop
#indianarchaeology
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YouTube video by Speaking Archaeologically
Discovering Columbjohn: The Killerton Excavations with Dr. Susan Greaney
On Speaking Archaeologically today we have Dr @suegreaney.bsky.social talking to us about @exeterunispeccoll.bsky.social βs Killerton excavations. Hereβs more on this fascinating site from Devon:
youtu.be/WDxslaZbUaI?...
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YouTube video by Speaking Archaeologically
SA Dances of India Special: Dhunuchi Naach
Although popular in Urban Bengali society, Dhunuchi Naach is seldom heard of outside of the region and its history is usually shrouded in ignorance.
This video is dedicated to Dhunuchi Naach and its history and the tradition behind it.
#intangibleculturalheritage #dancesofindia
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Speaking Archaeologically Recruitment Special: Humayun Darwaza
We are looking at the Humayun Darwaza from the Purana qila, one of the many structures we covered during our Recruitment event.
If youβre enrolling with Speaking Archaeologically, remember today is the last date to do so.
See you at the site!
#joinus #speakingarchaeologically #archaeology
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Speaking Archaeologically Recruitment Special: The Hammam at Purana Qila
Releasing now in tandem with our Recruitment event at Purana Qila βan exclusive video from one of the many sites we are looking at today with our new potential members: The Hammam at Purana Qila
#MughalHistory #Hammam #AncientArchitecture #ArchaeologyIndia #MughalCulture #HistoricBathhouse
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Numismatic Evidence on the Art and History of India by Prof. Osmund Bopearachchi
Our Second Keynote Address is perhaps also the most special talk in the field as Prof. Osmund Bopearacchi talks about fresh material of Gandhara and Indo-Scythian culture excavated from Pakistan earlier this year. We are honoured to be the first platform to bring these results to you.
#archaeology
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"Militarist Realism": Some Thoughts on Museums, Memory and Monumentality by Prof. Dan Hicks
We are on Day 3 of the Speaking Archaeologically Early Career Researchers Conference. Watch our Day 1 Keynote Address by @profdanhicks.bsky.social from the University of Oxford who talks to us about "Militarist Realism": Some Thoughts on Museums, Memory and Monumentality
#decolonisation #museums
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Of Epics and Battles: A Scene From The Shahnama
The Speaking Archaeologically Podcast Β· Episode
Our saga of the wrongly identified objects continues in this special episode. Join us as we take a look at a paining depicting Rustum and Sohrab from the famous Persian epic, Shahnama
Tune in to unravel the mystery of the provenance of this particular museum object!
open.spotify.com/episode/45sK...
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The Story of The Nayika
The Speaking Archaeologically Podcast Β· Episode
Did you know: we have our own Archaeology Podcast channel where raging debates and current issues in archaeology all pop up? Join us and tell me what youβre in the mood to
discuss next:
open.spotify.com/episode/4OVm...
#archaeologypodcasts #issuesinarchaeology #currentarchaeology
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You still have a chance to present at the Speaking Archaeologically Early Career Researchers Conference.
Submit your abstract using the following link: lnkd.in/gCjGEKdJ
#callforpapers #earlycareerresearchers #heritage #archaeology #archaeologyconference
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Speaking Archaeologically is proud to host the first International Early Career Conference Online.
Submit your papers today!
Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/17qS...
#callforpapers #archaeology #archaeologyconference
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The Benin Bronzes
Join us this Sunday to explore the Benin Bronzes, artefacts taken from Nigeria's Royal Court & scattered across UK museums. Register for our Talk with @profdanhicks.bsky.social next Sunday!
youtu.be/zBgjZ9CoD0Y?...
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Join us for our Tenth Anniversary Talk with @profdanhicks.bsky.social as we discuss his book "Every Monument Will Fall" and explore contemporary conflicts over art, colonialism, and memory.
When:May 27, 2025
Time:2 pm BST / 6:30 pm IST
Register now: forms.gle/t9jNgXdCjHny...
Platform: MS Teams
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YouTube video by Speaking Archaeologically
SA Monuments of the Delhi Sultanate Ep. 27: The Tomb of Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq
Explore the majestic Tomb of Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq, a stunning example of Tughlaq architecture in Delhi, India. Built in the 14th century, this fortress-like tomb is a testament to the grandeur of the Delhi Sultanate era. Join us as we uncover its history, and significance in Indian heritage.
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Isotopic Studies in Archaeology with Ms. Bhavya Srivastava
Join Ms. Bhavya Srivastava, University of Bologna, as she discusses the role of isotopic studies and radiocarbon dating in archaeology. Learn more about the benefits and drawbacks of carbon dating for archaeological research through this insightful lecture!
youtu.be/uZ-KJWe2njc?...
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Eid ul-Fitr Special: Muhammad Wali Masjid, Delhi
Eid Mubarak to all our friends, followers and students! Join us as we explore yet another mosque of the yesteryears from in this exclusive video:
youtu.be/t2l8rHnv4tU?...
#eidmubarak #eid
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YouTube video by Speaking Archaeologically
Spring Equinox Special: Stonehenge: The Last Hurray? with Dr. Susan Greaney
In our latest Talk with an Expert session, join Dr. Susan Greaney, Lecturer in Archaeology at the University of Exeter, as she talks about the construction of monuments at the Neolithic-Early Bronze Age transition.
#stonehenge
youtu.be/3P6JDq3sdIA?...
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YouTube video by Speaking Archaeologically
Anne of Cleves House, Lewes, East Sussex
Join us this week as we explore the Anne of Cleves House in Lewes
#lewes #anneofcleves
youtu.be/EoEjEVvZZMU?...
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Forts, Castles and Palaces Ep.17-Women's Day Special: Gauhar Mahal, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
For the Womenβs History Month today, join us as we explore the Palace built by the First Begun of Bhopal! Join us as we explore the rich history and grandeur of this iconic monument, once the residence of brave and beautiful Qudsia Begum, the first female ruler of Bhopal.
youtu.be/3dFC6OB6VLc?...
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Been fascinated by Stonehenge? We are elated to host our next Talk with an Expert session with Dr. Susan Greaney (University of Exeter)! Register now:
Date: 8th March 2025 (Saturday)
Time: 12:30 pm GMT/ 6 pm IST
Register here: forms.gle/b4KL1ASBaVzE...
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I want Ken Railings to walk in here right now and say 'Pam Shortt's broken both her legs and I wanna dance with youβ
Archaeologist, word-witcher, scicomm, consultancy
π KINDRED: Neanderthal Life, Love, Death & Art
ποΈ MATRIARCHA: Prehistory Re-imagined
ποΈ Honorary Researcher U. Cambridge & U. Liverpool
1/4 @trowelblazers.bsky.social
Rep: PEW Literary
Historiographer and public historian that is fanatical about rugby union.
Community-driven, free, open and transparent peer-review for #preprints in #Archaeology
http://archaeo.peercommunityin.org
also @PCI_Archaeology@archaeo.social
UK chapter of the Computer Applications & Quantitative Methods in Archaeology (CAA). Supporting research, events, and discussion at the intersection of heritage, data, and digital methods.
research, culture & computers || drac, romanche et sud grenoblois || https://randomdrift.info/
Professor of Human Evolution and Fellow of King's College Cambridge. Emeritus, so I now do the research there was never time to do before. Interested in anything evolutionary, from humans to lithics to ecology and stars.
πΊ Archaeology & Cultural Studies researcher, with a touch of Digital Humanities | King's College London & UCL IoA alumna
π Researching cultural interactions in Mongol Eurasia (focus Syriac Christianity)
πΌ Middle East Project Manager
π Lifelong learning
An archaeologist who loves Eurovision and popular tv. Sharing content on heritage, politics and entertainment.
She/her
My opinions are my own.
Independent Publisher of the world's largest academic archaeological series with over 4000 titles.
@ipghq Academic & Professional Publisher of the Year '22
Museum Curator and Professor of Contemporary Archaeology, Oxford University β’ Fellow of St Cross College, Oxford β’ Tutor Art/Anthropology β’ https://linktr.ee/danhicks
The School for Advanced Research.
Create. Connect. Understand.
SAR: The only residential research institution supporting scholars & artists at the intersection of humanities, social sciences, & Native arts.
Anthropology I Archaeology I Humanities I Art
Join us in exploring the University of Exeter Library's Special Collections, which include archives, manuscripts, rare books and maps. There's something for everyone, and everyone is welcome.
Find out more! β‘οΈ libguides.exeter.ac.uk/archives
Archaeology and museums; Art and culture.
Interested in the copper age, particularly in coastal Iberia and the British isles, prehistoric textiles, wetland archaeology, digitisation, archaeological games and illustration.
British-Finnish.
They/She. πβΎοΈ
Archaeology and Heritage Management
All posts are my personal views and are not presented as the views of my employer.
Archaeologist. Socioecologist. How do people govern themselves? Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Transdisciplinary Research on Environment and Society. Director of the Spatial Archaeology and Historical Network Dynamics Lab @ Penn State.
Not too sure what Iβm doing here, but otherwise an archaeologist UBA Patagonia collaborative work w/indigenous communities
She/her/Ella π¦π·πΊπΈπ΅π·
https://about.me/mjofiguerero
Archaeologist at Northwestern University; Norwich City fan. He/him. Dis/Abled. Opinions expressed my own.
Behind the scenes at Drakon Heritage and Conservation. Dr Jenni Butterworth and Pieta Greaves ACR
Uses biomolecular science to study human biological and social evolution: #aDNA and #isotopes
Research Fellow @pacea.bsky.social University of Bordeaux and @unioxarchaeology.bsky.social University of Oxford