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Steph @archthot.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

When describing the Mediterranean area during antiquity does anyone use the phrase ‘ancient Mediterranean basin’ because I’ve had two students use it and I’m like that’s an odd turn of phrase but unsure if I’ve just not heard it before #history #classics #archaeology

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Steph @archthot.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Can people please start adding homeschooled as an option on surveys or questionnaires. Or even an ‘other’ option with a text box to add details. If you want to understand student demographics surely this should be included #postgrad #PhDstudent

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Charlotte Bowyer @charlottebowyer.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

There’s no ‘wrong’ way to become interested in museums, classical texts or art— even if it means encountering them through TikTok trends! It was fantastic to adapt our EAA paper into a 1hr talk at the British Museum last night, discussing topics ranging from Sutton Hoo to sensationalism #medievalsky

Three young women sitting on stools, giving a talk in the Enlightenment Gallery at the British Museum

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Steph @archthot.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

On the train down to London for the talk later today at the British Museum. Almost exactly 10 years ago I started my undergrad. Didn’t even know what an archaeologist was aside from studies history without having to learn an ancient language and now because of social media here I am #archaeology

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Steph @archthot.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

I didn’t expect to feel so much grief about the US being banned from TikTok. I’ve been screenshooting all the lovely messages from people and it’s making me so emotional. Like my heart is breaking for the little community I’ve managed to carve out

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Steph @archthot.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Submit those right before the deadline conference papers….you never know what might happen!

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Steph Halmhofer @cultarchaeo.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Super interesting new study on archaeology + social media: 🏺 "This shows that negative emotions and misinformation do not have an inherent advantage in social media diffusion. The success of archaeological information depends on the broader subject or the target community"

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Positive sentiment and expertise predict the diffusion of archaeological content on social media - Scientific Reports

Scientific Reports - Positive sentiment and expertise predict the diffusion of archaeological content on social media

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Steph @archthot.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

What are the various ingredients because sometimes I’m willing to try just about anything!

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Steph @archthot.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Last year I wrote an article all about how I combat pseudoscience online! If you purchase issue 2 not only will you get to read my article but also a bunch of other articles by amazing women! #archaeology #history www.adventuressarchaeology.com?fbclid=PAZXh...

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Steph @archthot.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

No I don’t think posting videos on social media makes me less of an academic. Just say you don’t know how to communicate your research to a non specialist audience and I’ll help you #archaeology

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Steph @archthot.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

This is the best claim to fame and I will be using for myself that I know someone whose grandparents were possibly the last people to see Holt alive 😱

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HistoryExtra @historyextra.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

#nThisDay in 1815, Ada Lovelace, often considered the first computer programmer, was born. The daughter of the poet Lord Byron, Lovelace worked with Charles Babbage on his Analytical Engine, writing algorithms that envisioned the potential of computers far beyond calculation. 📸 Getty

A pastel illustration of Ada Lovelace, wearing a white wedding dress and a veil. Her hair is dark brown and styled in a centre parting and ringlets.

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Steph @archthot.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Never thought I’d be submitting a TikTok for a conference yet here we are. Very thankful to be a part of this session and sad I cannot be @tag45.bsky.social in person!

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Steph @archthot.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

#Findsfriday of the cute silver earring I excavated in Jan this year. While doing my PhD I’m rarely in the field so the opportunities I do get are super precious to me!

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Steph @archthot.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Remember back in August 2021 the guy selling human bones (including indigenous ones!!) and having a human spine wall organised by colour on TikTok got put on blast? Don’t worry he’s still around, has 200k more followers and he’s verified! #archaeologysky

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Steph @archthot.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

I’m so excited for you and cannot wait to watch!

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Steph @archthot.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

I’m so proud of you for winning both awards! It’s an absolute testament to the value you bring to archaeology and proof individuals can have as much impact in our field as commercial companies and museums!

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Steph @archthot.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

So excited to be here in Wales with @justalittleroo.bsky.social for the @archaeologyuk.bsky.social Archaeological Achievement Awards

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