If you're interested in studying archaeology at university and perhaps going on to a career in the field, then as well as attending #UAD25 you should also check out @archaeologyuk.bsky.social's upcoming early career showcase 'this is archaeology'
www.archaeologyuk.org/get-involved...
Logos of all the universities that will be represented at University Archaeology Day - departments from Birkbeck, Bournemouth, Bradford, Bristol, Cambridge, Canterbury Christ Church, Cardiff, Durham, Edinburgh, Exeter, Leicester, Manchester, Nottingham, Oxford, Reading, Southampton, Central Lancashire, UCL, University of the Highlands and Islands, York, CiFA, CBA, Historic England, University Archaeology UK. QR code links to a website where you can reserve free tickets for in-person attendance at the event, at the British Academy on 27th October 2025, or where you can register to attend the livestream of the panel sessions.
One week to go!! Still a few in-person spaces available at University Archaeology Day #UAD25, or sign up for the online livestream of the panel sessions: linktr.ee/University_A...
Looking forward to welcoming you, and all these departments, to @britishacademy.bsky.social on Monday 27th October 11am!
⚫️🟢 NSW #PokémonLegendsZA Battle Club. Free event at Founders & Co. #Swansea. 8th Nov. 12pm-5pm
🏆 Poké Legends Z-A Battle Club Tourney
🏆 Poké Mini Game Score Attack
🎮 Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
🎮 Switch 2 and Retro Free Play
🎁 Poke prizes
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Could you help shape the future of the CBA? We’re looking for two new Trustees!
You do not need a background in archaeology to apply. We’re particularly keen to hear from individuals with experience in:
📱Comms & Marketing
💚Safeguarding
👉 tinyurl.com/yc8k2cpp
Nominations close midnight 20/11
Yes, I mean, yes, obviously., but nice to have some meat on the bone...so to speak.
Bluestones to Wiltshire, it's all in the cow teeth. Now enough of this glacial faff.
Could an ancient cow’s tooth unlock the origins of Stonehenge? | Stonehenge | The Guardian share.google/Expkze0yeLWK...
News article in British Archaeology magazine
And we're in the news!
*Roman massacre at Maiden Castle reinterpreted* in the latest (and always excellent) British Archaeology magazine @archaeologyuk.bsky.social
Out now!
For the full article on the c14 dating programme see
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/share/A7XCYP...
Un #RomanSiteSaturday
Perched above Castell y Bere. Starting him young. #archaeology #castles #treftadaeth
Some fantastic vibes at the #FestivalOfArchaeology finale weekend thanks to @bradfordmuseums.bsky.social @bradford2025.co.uk and DholAcademy
🎉 What a brilliant first day at our #FestivalOfArchaeology Finale at Cliffe Castle!
But we’re not done yet, join us tomorrow for Day 2!
📸 Don’t miss the My Heritage photography walk with Adam Lin & Abigail Tinnion
See you there? 👀
It's #adayinarchaeology today, part of the #festivalofarchaeology. These are some of my reflections on working at Castell Henllys Iron Age Village. (Okay, I know I'm on a train on route to Bradford while posting this, and not at the Fort, but y'all get it).
Iron Age Copper alloy equestrian equipment
In Iron Age finds news:
The Yorkshire Museum has acquired the Melsonby *hoard* (more properly *assemblage*) a huge collection of material including chariot fittings, equestrian gear and weaponry, thanks to the National Lottery funding and fundraising 👇👇
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Huzzah!
RAI Vacancies: Honorary Secretary and Honorary Treasurer
Full details are available at www.royalarchinst.org/news/2025/va...
Applications to be submitted to the Manager at admin@royalarchinst.org by 31st August.
Discount book flyer for Documenting Activism, Creating Change, Archaeology and the legacy of MeToo. Code 006120.
Connecting with people doing amazing & important (usually voluntarily) work aimed at making archaeology safer for all has been such an incredibly inspiring process. Hugest thanks to @archaeocobb.bsky.social & also to all contributors! Out soon www.archaeopress.com/Archaeopress...
Always happy to see a horse head on my travels. @ Peregrine Circus, Machynlleth.
🎉 We’re closing the #FestivalOfArchaeology this weekend at Cliffe Castle in Bradford, and you’re invited!
📸 PLUS! On Sunday, don’t miss our Site and Self Photowalk (1:45 - 3pm) led by My Heritage artists Adam Han-Chun Lin & Abigail Tinnion.
👉 shorturl.at/mn8F3
When was the last time that Castell Henllys Iron Age Village looked this good?
#FestivalofArchaeology
Two replica Iron Age war trumpets (the carnyx) about to be played
Head of a replica Iron Age war trumpets (carnyx)
Head of a replica Iron Age war trumpets (carnyx)
The Joy of Carnyx
Glorious bits of Iron Age musical kit: made by (and played by) *Here Be Flagons*
www.herebeflagons.co.uk
From today's open day at the #Cranborne Ancient Techonology Centre
#IronAge #Archaeology
We have one last surprise for #AskAnArchaeologist...
To keep the discoveries flowing & to celebrate #FestivalOfArchaeology, we’re unlocking the British Archaeology archives for ONE WEEKEND ONLY - totally OPEN ACCESS! 🔓👉 shorturl.at/7uZaD
Let us know what you uncover!
So, also working at an #IronAge hillfort site, covered with reconstructions, I would definitely go there. I really want to deal with the 'why' of all the metal work in water, mentally preparing myself for an utterly underwhelming, ungodly, motivation for hoards in lakes.
If it's truth you're interested in, Dr. Tyree's philosophy class is right down the hall...
He...was....erm....clearly an inspiring lecturer to his students...? Is that the positive spin angle we are looking for?
Mural showing a heritage craft Depot in Northern Ireland.
Historic Environment Depot. #festivalofarchaeology #moira #northernireland
We’re delighted to announce Simon Carroll as Community Archaeologist of the Year!
Simon has become a driving force for grassroots archaeology in North Devon, restoring sites, leading fieldwalking, and building roundhouses to inspire schools 👉 shorturl.at/FJEQu
Last but not least... 🏆
Congratulations to South West Maritime Archaeology Group, Community Archaeology Project of the Year
For 30 years, SWMAG has been diving into the past, investigating wrecks, training volunteers, supporting wellbeing, & more. 👉 shorturl.at/FJEQu
Two giant handaxes, one pointed and one ficron.
Do giant handaxes from Lower Palaeolithic Britain indicate cognitive development of early hominins? 🏺 #Archaeology
Find out in this @archaeologyuk.bsky.social #FestivalofArchaeology thread 1/8 🧵
Archaeologists gather around other archaeologists to talk about archaeology, in mist.
Heading home from the #FestivalofArchaeology launch in #Belfast.
Was this a grave digger?
Graphic displaying several symbols, such as gears, a map and two hands shaking, making a heart shape. Text reads 'CBA Festival of Archaeology 2025, Archaeology and Wellbeing'.
🥳 The @archaeologyuk.bsky.social #FestivalofArchaeology launches today 🥳
Antiquity is sponsoring the festival. To celebrate, we've put together a collection of top #archaeology research from around the world 🌍
🔗 buff.ly/3xQJJSY
