Reposted by ArchaeologistsEngageDr Aisling Tierney @irishashyt.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Dig the Castle is about community and archaeology for the people of Great Torrington. It’s also about the friendships we make and a shared passion for heritage. We had a joyous time, even through the rain, welcoming members of the public for our Open Day and our Family Day. 163
Reposted by ArchaeologistsEngageDr Aisling Tierney @irishashyt.bsky.social · 30/09/2026You can find more about the project on our website www.digthecastle.com. Find us across social media by searching DigtheCastle. @archsengage.bsky.social @dodoarchaeology.bsky.social @annelisebaer.comdigthecastle.comDig the CastleVolunteer archaeologists & local residents excavate in collaboration to uncover Great Torrington's 'lost' castle. 074
Reposted by ArchaeologistsEngageDr Aisling Tierney @irishashyt.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Thanks as ever to all our partners and funders too, as ever, especially to the Bowling Club for letting us dig up their flower patch. 112
Reposted by ArchaeologistsEngageDr Aisling Tierney @irishashyt.bsky.social · 30/09/2026A flurry of archaeology fun landed on Great Torrington, Devon this week. We had local leaders on site to visit and they even took part in excavation. Thanks to the Mayor, Dave Parish, and Councillor Cheryl Cottle-Hunkin for supporting us and mucking in! #archaeology #castle #publicengagement 142
Reposted by ArchaeologistsEngage👻madeline bOoOoOoOodent👻 @oldenoughtosay.com · 20/09/2026anyone in Oxford want two IKEA vallentuna storage sofa units? Seats, backs, cushions, dark grey, completely free and i'll even deliver them to you if needed 43312
Reposted by ArchaeologistsEngageArchaeologistsEngage @archsengage.bsky.social · 10/07/2026🩷follow them @janemiller000.bsky.social @annelisebaer.bsky.social 001
Reposted by ArchaeologistsEngageArchaeologistsEngage @archsengage.bsky.social · 10/07/2026Many thanks to our recent Archaeology & Public Engagement speakers, we now have both their talk recordings available on Youtube: ✨ Jane Miller youtu.be/kkgFm0zearQ ✨ Annelise Baer youtu.be/i4w-hirdbwk?... 166
Reposted by ArchaeologistsEngageDr Aisling Tierney @irishashyt.bsky.social · 23/07/2026🧵 Great archaeology piece featuring our very own @annelisebaer.bsky.social #archaeology @archsengage.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/07/22/s...nytimes.comDebate Over Ancient Iranian Jewelry Worn by Zendaya to ‘Odyssey’ Event (Gift Article)The actress wore earrings to an event for “The Odyssey” that a London gallery has said were made from an ancient artifact. 163
Reposted by ArchaeologistsEngageDr Aisling Tierney @irishashyt.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Had such a great Festival of Archaeology evening with Dr. Lorena Becerra-Valdivia & Dr. Jenni Butterworth on a panel discussing the books that inspires our eternal love for archaeology 🩷 Thanks to Lloyd and team for hosting us at Redland Library @redlandlibevents.bsky.social 194
Reposted by ArchaeologistsEngageArchaeologistsEngage @archsengage.bsky.social · 10/07/2026Do you have a speaker you would like us to invite to the series? Drop us a message anytime! #archaeology #publicengagement #communityengagement 112
Reposted by ArchaeologistsEngageArchaeologistsEngage @archsengage.bsky.social · 10/07/2026Annelise provides techniques, tips and approaches to creating video content, something that is increasingly expected standard practice for heritage organisations and individuals alike. 102
Reposted by ArchaeologistsEngageArchaeologistsEngage @archsengage.bsky.social · 10/07/2026Jane’s talk provides a huge number of methods you can try our in your public engagement efforts. This includes vulnerable demographics and those in isolated geographies. 102
ArchaeologistsEngage @archsengage.bsky.social · 10/07/2026🩷follow them @janemiller000.bsky.social @annelisebaer.bsky.social 001
ArchaeologistsEngage @archsengage.bsky.social · 10/07/2026Do you have a speaker you would like us to invite to the series? Drop us a message anytime! #archaeology #publicengagement #communityengagement 112
ArchaeologistsEngage @archsengage.bsky.social · 10/07/2026Annelise provides techniques, tips and approaches to creating video content, something that is increasingly expected standard practice for heritage organisations and individuals alike. 102
ArchaeologistsEngage @archsengage.bsky.social · 10/07/2026Jane’s talk provides a huge number of methods you can try our in your public engagement efforts. This includes vulnerable demographics and those in isolated geographies. 102
ArchaeologistsEngage @archsengage.bsky.social · 10/07/2026Many thanks to our recent Archaeology & Public Engagement speakers, we now have both their talk recordings available on Youtube: ✨ Jane Miller youtu.be/kkgFm0zearQ ✨ Annelise Baer youtu.be/i4w-hirdbwk?... 166
Reposted by ArchaeologistsEngageRuth Watson @ruthwatson.eurosky.social · 09/07/2026Has Westminster just given up on education and learning? All of these courses seem pretty essential to a functioning society. England is in real trouble. 915553
Reposted by ArchaeologistsEngageDr Aisling Tierney @irishashyt.bsky.social · 06/07/2026Learn how Archaeology Scotland promotes inclusive community engagement by using archaeology to build skills, confidence & connections. Just one day until our free ArchaeologistsEngage talk with Jane Miller. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/archaeolog... #archaeology #publicengagement #communityengagementeventbrite.co.ukArchaeologistsEngage in conversation with Jane MillerLearn how Archaeology Scotland promotes inclusive community engagement by using archaeology to build skills, confidence and connections. 161
Reposted by ArchaeologistsEngageTine Schenck @tinelinen.bsky.social · 27/06/2026It's #OsloPride today, and it's harder to be queer now than a few years ago. That's why this new app coming from @fridamarida.bsky.social is so important: a map of queer friendly and safe businesses, clinics, areas and more. Oslo is stage 1, global is next. So support #queermap for #Pride!🏳️🌈spleis.noQueer Map: a safety map by and for queer peopleThe money goes to building Queer Map, a free app that shows queer and trans people where they're safe in Oslo, and warns about places that aren't. By queer people, for queer people. Always free. 042
Reposted by ArchaeologistsEngageDr Aisling Tierney @irishashyt.bsky.social · 18/06/2026🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 Happy Pride Month Everyone 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ 🧵 It’s over halfway through the month. How has Pride shaped your reflections so far? What are your plans for the remaining two weeks? More importantly, how does Pride prompt us to act, to be and to influence in the spaces we inhabit? 161
Reposted by ArchaeologistsEngageDr Aisling Tierney @irishashyt.bsky.social · 12/05/2026Want to learn how to promote inclusive community engagement by using archaeology to build skills, confidence & connections? Jane Miller's talk - free - 7 July (7pm UK time) www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/archaeolog... #archaeology #publicengagement brought to you by @archsengage.bsky.socialeventbrite.co.ukArchaeologistsEngage in conversation with Jane MillerLearn how Archaeology Scotland promotes inclusive community engagement by using archaeology to build skills, confidence and connections. 01715
ArchaeologistsEngage @archsengage.bsky.social · 05/05/2026They start asking questions and begin to see the garden grounds in a totally new light - transforming their understanding of a familiar urban landscape. 010
ArchaeologistsEngage @archsengage.bsky.social · 05/05/2026The archaeological excavations have created an exciting novel ambiance for visitors around site, something that intrigues them and makes them wonder what's under their feet! 110
ArchaeologistsEngage @archsengage.bsky.social · 05/05/2026That's great for our archaeology students, but it's also great for the other students and staff walking about campus, and members of the public who enjoy the tranquil campus gardens. 120
ArchaeologistsEngage @archsengage.bsky.social · 05/05/2026Royal Fort Gardens is abuzz right with student excavations by the Dept of Anthropology & Anthropology, University of Bristol (UK). It’s authentic, active and experiential learning right on our doorstep! #archaeology #publicengagement #civicengagement #pedagogy #students 131
Reposted by ArchaeologistsEngageArchaeologistsEngage @archsengage.bsky.social · 19/03/2026Save the date for our next talk in our lecture series: "Inclusive Archaeology: Approaches to Engagement with Underserved Communities in Scotland", given to you by Jane Miller! 7/7 at 7 pm UK time. Get your free ticket here: 👇🏾 #Archaeology #pubarch #heritage #outreach 098
Reposted by ArchaeologistsEngageMoudhy Al-Rashid (she/her) @moudhy.bsky.social · 27/03/2026We therefore learn from this learned commentary made by a Babylonian scribe over 2000 years ago, that in the Akkadian language, the word shitti means "shit" 14521155
Reposted by ArchaeologistsEngageDavid M. Perry @lollardfish.bsky.social · 01/04/2026ACADEMICS SHOULD TALK BLUNTLY ABOUT MONEY (and should not write for free) 427447
Reposted by ArchaeologistsEngagePeopling The Past @peoplingthepast.bsky.social · 27/03/2026Our latest instalment of the #PeoplingBlog, features the exciting pedagogical work of @egarcmol.bsky.social. Here, he takes us through his course “The Ancient World in Video Games” to highlight the value of bringing gaming into the modern university classroom: peoplingthepast.com/2026/03/27/b... 02716
Reposted by ArchaeologistsEngageCaroline Dodds Pennock @carolinepennock.bsky.social · 26/03/2026Talk about a solution in search of a problem. (We might also talk about sexism, misogyny, scapegoating, patriarchy, othering, transphobia, etc etc, but you get my point.) 0112
Reposted by ArchaeologistsEngagePatrick Randolph-Quinney @kabweprq.bsky.social · 25/03/2026Four-year fully funded PhD! The project is based on Campus Gotland (Visby), and would be suitable for students in archaeology, bioarchaeology, forensic archaeology or palaeoanthropology who have the necessary technical background. Application window closes on 27th April. www.uu.se/en/about-uu/...uu.sePhD student in Archaeology in Graduate School GRASS - Uppsala UniversityPhD student in Archaeology in Graduate School GRASS, Disciplinary Domain of Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts, Department of Archaeology, Ancient History and Conservation, Uppsala Univer... 21320
ArchaeologistsEngage @archsengage.bsky.social · 19/03/2026Save the date for our next talk in our lecture series: "Inclusive Archaeology: Approaches to Engagement with Underserved Communities in Scotland", given to you by Jane Miller! 7/7 at 7 pm UK time. Get your free ticket here: 👇🏾 #Archaeology #pubarch #heritage #outreach 098
Reposted by ArchaeologistsEngageDr Aisling Tierney @irishashyt.bsky.social · 19/03/2026Learn how Archaeology Scotland promotes inclusive community engagement by using archaeology to build skills, confidence & connections Join this FREE online talk 7pm, 7th July www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1985278908... #archaeology #community #publicengagement #inclusion @archsengage.bsky.socialeventbrite.co.ukArchaeologists Engage in conversation with Jane MillerLearn how Archaeology Scotland promotes inclusive community engagement by using archaeology to build skills, confidence and connections. 095
ArchaeologistsEngage @archsengage.bsky.social · 17/03/2026🥰 thank you, we were delighted with the advanced and live questions too; and feel very lucky to have Annelise share her insight! 020
Reposted by ArchaeologistsEngageArchaeologistsEngage @archsengage.bsky.social · 12/03/2026Don't miss this talk on #SoMe and archaeological outreach this Tuesday 17/3! @annelisebaer.bsky.social will talk about how to connect and make good heritage information accessible on social media, in these times of personal musings and pseudoscience. Sign up below to secure your free ticket! 👇🏾 043
ArchaeologistsEngage @archsengage.bsky.social · 12/03/2026Don't miss this talk on #SoMe and archaeological outreach this Tuesday 17/3! @annelisebaer.bsky.social will talk about how to connect and make good heritage information accessible on social media, in these times of personal musings and pseudoscience. Sign up below to secure your free ticket! 👇🏾 043
ArchaeologistsEngage @archsengage.bsky.social · 19/02/2026Don't miss this talk by @annelisebaer.bsky.social on online and #SoMe outreach for #archaeologists! Sign up below for a free ticket👇🏾 #pubarch #heritage 043
Reposted by ArchaeologistsEngageDr Aisling Tierney @irishashyt.bsky.social · 17/02/2026Learn how Annelise uses TikTok to combat pseudoscience, engage young audiences, and make archaeology credible, accessible, and fun. Just a month left before the talk, don't miss out and book your ticket now! www.tiktok.com/@annelisethe... @archsengage.bsky.social @annelisebaer.bsky.social 121
Reposted by ArchaeologistsEngagePeter Coffinman @petercoffman.bsky.social · 15/02/2026That’s a really interesting question, and it will be interesting to see the range of answers you get. If you asked an indigenous person in Canada, the list would even extend to things like land. carleton.ca/aah/2024/pos...carleton.ca‘Possession’, ‘Ownership’, and Tr'ochëk National Historic Site - Art and Architectural HistoryThe Tr’ondek Hwech’in fishing camp of Tr'ochëk once stood on the flat land in the left middle-ground, where the Yukon and Klondike Rivers converge. By 121
Reposted by ArchaeologistsEngageThe Fake History Hunter @fakehistoryhunter.net · 14/02/2026"You've bought my daughter a sword for Valentine's day?" "Yes sir." "Oh my god, so you really love her!" "See dad, I told you he was the right one!" 219217
Reposted by ArchaeologistsEngageLuise Loges @luilog.bsky.social · 12/02/2026This is a super cool opportunity. Look into it! 031
Reposted by ArchaeologistsEngageUmberto Albarella STOP THE GENOCIDE! @umbertoalbarella.bsky.social · 11/02/2026The European Association of Archaeologists Executive has worked hard to bury this result inside a long document. But we're going to make this triumph of compassion, common sense & demand for transparency known to all. Help us by sharing. @archagainstaparth.bsky.social @blacktrowel.bsky.social 13417
Reposted by ArchaeologistsEngageSirio Canós-Donnay @siriocd.bsky.social · 11/02/2026Here's a clearer version: 1156
Reposted by ArchaeologistsEngageDr Aisling Tierney @irishashyt.bsky.social · 29/01/2026This free talk shares insights from TikTok superstar Annelise Baer (part of the multi-million view club), a Los Angeles-based archaeologist and Emmy-nominated researcher and producer. Book now: www.eventbrite.com/e/archaeolog... Brought to you by @archsengage.bsky.social @annelisebaer.bsky.socialeventbrite.comArchaeologists Engage in conversation with Annelise BaerLearn how expert Annelise uses TikTok to combat pseudoscience, engage young audiences, and make archaeology credible, accessible, and fun. 052
Reposted by ArchaeologistsEngageArchaeologistsEngage @archsengage.bsky.social · 13/01/2026We're so proud to launch our new lecture series, with the inaugural lecture given by @annelisebaer.bsky.social! Come hear Annelise speak on utilising SoMe for public outreach on 17/3/26. Sign up below. 👇🏾#pubarch 0167
Reposted by ArchaeologistsEngageUniversity and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 22/01/2026The University of Sheffield has stopped paying staff. Not for striking but for refusing to work unpaid to make up for strike days they were already docked for. This is punishment, not negotiation. And it’s completely reckless. www.ucu.org.uk/article/1438...ucu.org.ukUnion condemns continued docking of staff pay following strike action at University of SheffieldThe University and College Union (UCU) has today condemned the lockout and withholding of staff pay at the University of Sheffield following lawful industrial action 17578
ArchaeologistsEngage @archsengage.bsky.social · 21/01/2026Maybe we can crowdsource imaginative engagement methods collaboratively in this thread! 000