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Dr Hannah Platts @chattyplatty.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

So proud to have @royalholloway.bsky.social feature some of my recent projects on history and games where I have worked with fabulous people & #museums to develop historical #AR & #VR, and non-tech games to explore roles of gaming, technology and multisensory experience in engaging with history! 😊

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Becky Wallower @bwallower.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

#RomanSiteSaturday 🏺 1st C saw Venulei Aproniani family gain gt power: Senator Lucius was consul to Emperor ?Nero + family held huge wealth, land, status. Their impressive Tuscan brick+mortar villa/bath complex in Massaciuccoli overlooked lagoon+sea. /2 amazing sauna 🎁for @durotrigesdig.bsky.social

Tall brick and mortar wall with 2 high arched openings and a square doorway extends down a hill, from right to centre of image, with remains of other walls intersecting it. Beyond the wall and perpendicular to it, remains of the wall of the sauna/sudatio can be seen. Beyond that, down the hill and in the distance can be seen Lago di Massaciuccoli, now a wetland area, and farther away, the Mediterranean sea.

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Dr Hannah Platts @chattyplatty.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

This post has really made my day! Thank you @marianajlopez.bsky.social for this. To have my work sit alongside that of such outstanding gathering of scholars is just tremendous! I am hugely honoured! 😊

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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

It is not just science and technology subjects that are crucial to tackling our polycrises: the creative sector is also vital A debate on creative education in the #HouseofLords nataliebennett.org/2026/07/23/d...

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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Great to see the Guardian champion the SHAPE (Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences) subjects, but this piece gives impression that they are expensive, whereas many are 'cheap to teach' subjects subsidising more expensive subjects, mainly in STEM and medicine. The crisis demands better understanding.

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The Guardian view on humanities cuts in universities: academic departments are more than cost centres | Editorial

Editorial: Literature, the arts and social sciences must not be sacrificed as higher education funding is squeezed

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Andrew McCallum @andrewemc.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

‘the fall in teenagers opting for literature is linked to an unimaginative GCSE (surely something that a new prime minister with an English degree could fix)’ Easy win here, Mr Burnham! www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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The Guardian view on humanities cuts in universities: academic departments are more than cost centres | Editorial

Editorial: Literature, the arts and social sciences must not be sacrificed as higher education funding is squeezed

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Dr Susan Greaney @suegreaney.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Morning all. Week two of the fight back:

'EXETER UCU: OUR SIX KEY MESSAGES

1. EXETER UNI'S FINANCES ARE STRONG. WE'VE LARGE CASH RESERVES (£200M IN 24/25). NEVER HAD A BUDGET DEFICIT. THIS 'CRISIS' IS MANUFACTURED.
2. EXECUTIVE PAY AT EXETER IS OUT OF CONTROL. IF JUST THE 16 HIGHEST-PAID EXECS CAPPED THEIR SALARY AT £120K, WE'D SAVE MORE MONEY THAN ALL THE CUTS TO ARCHAEOLOGY & HISTORY!
3. NO MEANINGFUL CONSULTATION, BUT A CONFUSED MESS: FAULTY AND INSUFFICIENT DATA, NO REAL DISCUSSION, AND AN IMPOSSIBLE, INSULTING AND UNREASONABLE TIMETABLE TO PUSH THIS THROUGH OVER THE SUMMER.
4. AN ALL-STAFF MEETING OF 600 STAFF RESOUNDINGLY VOTED NO CONFIDENCE IN VICE CHANCELLOR LISA ROBERTS (WHOSE PAY IS PUSHING £400K). WE BELIEVE THIS IS THE BIGGEST SINGLE VOTE BY ANY UNI STAFF IN THE HISTORY OF UK HE.
5. REDUNDANCIES ARE A MANAGEMENT CHOICE, NOT A FINANCIAL NECESSITY. THEY EVEN HAVE ALTERNATIVE COSTED PLANS WITH NO CUTS, BUT THINK IT'S EASIER TO GO FOR JOB LOSSES.
6. EXETER IS A FANTASTIC UNI, WITH WORLD CLASS RESEARCH, CREATIVE AND INSPIRING TEACHING, THOUGHTFUL AND IMAGINATIVE COMMUNITY OF STAFF AND STUDENTS. LET'S KEEP IT THAT WAY.'

At the bottom of the poster:
#DefendExeterUni
Instagram handle @uniexeterucu
QR link to sign the petition

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Pitt Rivers Museum @pittriversmuseum.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

In 'A 21st Century Benin Bronze' you can see a plaque within a plaque, mirroring objects in the adjacent ‘Kingdom of Benin’ display. The historic bronzes are much darker than the bright gold of the newly cast ámà (plaque), which will gradually deepen in colour as it ages. go.glam.ox.ac.uk/J2hW996Kf

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Dr Hannah Platts @chattyplatty.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

This has really made my day to see the fabulous @marianajlopez.bsky.social flag my book as being important to her awesome book Sonic Pasts that looks into acoustic heritage and soundscapes. Just wonderful - thank you @marianajlopez.bsky.social 😊

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Just finished Any Questions, up against Richard Tice. I knew there would be plenty of BS on climate, but he spouted rubbish on *every* subject. Even claimed that the EU is not our biggest trading partner, but the US. In fact, we have 3x more trade with the EU. He believes whatever he wants to.

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Dan Tappin @oitappin.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Timid librarian in plea to save my workplace from making a huge mistake. A whole floor of Cardiff University's main library is under threat of being repurposed to teaching facilities with the removal of 7km of shelving holding valuable books. Pls share x you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...

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Save the second floor of Cardiff University's Arts and Social Studies Library (ASSL)

Dear current patrons, past patrons, and future patrons of Arts and Social Sciences Library (ASSL) at Cardiff University. On Friday 17th of May, library staff of the ASSL were informed by University Li...

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Zena Kamash @zenakamash.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

The OU department is full to bursting with wonderful people. Wave this at anyone you know who's eligible!

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Ancient History 101 Podcast @ancienthistory101.org · 28/04/2026

Coming up on the show tomorrow! Alexandra asks Chance Bonar (@chancebonar.bsky.social) whether we can really claim that "Roman slavery wasn't *that* bad," whilst still retaining our humanity. When we said this show would cast a critical eye on the ancient world, we really meant it!

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Gabriel Bodard @palaeofuturist.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Happy birthday to the City of Rome #onthisday A.U.C. 2778. (Rome was founded on 21st April 753 BCE, according to the traditional chronology of Varro and the Fasti Capitolinus.)

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Dr Hannah Platts @chattyplatty.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

This looks great - can’t wait to read it! 😃👇

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edg59.bsky.social @edg59.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Lioness from the Milan Archaeological Museum. Milan has a lot of mosaics and I stocked up on photos on my recent trip! #MosaicMonday

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Dr Hannah Platts @chattyplatty.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

The fab feeling when you’ve done a viva with the awesome @valmhope.bsky.social and you end the week feeling so very positive about… well… everything really! Times like today I really love my job 😃

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Fishbourne Roman Palace @romanpalace.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

It's that time of year again.... 🗡️

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Dr Tess Machling @tessmachling.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

So close!! Can we get it across the line and into the safety of Leicester Museums Service, where it can be researched, studied... and looked after in perpetuity! #Archaeology 🏺 www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-save-...

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Help Save Leicestershire’s Bronze Age Torc

Help us raise £10,000 towards Leicestershire Museums' acquisition of this unique object so that it can remain in the public domain.

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Ancient History 101 Podcast @ancienthistory101.org · 05/03/2026

We have yet to launch, but that doesn't mean you can't subscribe to our show! You can follow us on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2l71KC2... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id18... Deezer: www.deezer.com/show/1002731... Acast: shows.acast.com/ancient-hist...

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Ancient History 101

Learn Everything About Ancient Greece, Rome and Beyond...

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Sarah E. Bond @sarahebond.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Again, signing up for BMCR provides reviews, sure, but also notations on new open access volumes! For example? _Ancient Greek Law Vectors of Unity and Local Idiosyncrasy_ by Hans Beck and Kaja Harter-Uibopuu. www.vandenhoeck-ruprecht-verlage.com/themen-entde... + bmcr.brynmawr.edu/2026/2026.03...

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Ancient Greek Law

Fleshing out the intersection between the unity of Greek law on the one hand and its manifestation in countless cities on the other, each one with striking idiosyncrasy in legal administration and pra...

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Sarah E. Bond @sarahebond.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Hi friends. As I previously noted, the U. of Iowa is planning to get rid of African American studies; Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies, & the Classical Languages major—along with others. If you wish, please sign the classics petition: www.change.org/p/keep-the-c.... I will add more as I find out.

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Sign the Petition

Keep the Classical Languages Major at the University of Iowa

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Fishbourne Roman Palace @romanpalace.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Want to help keep our mosaics looking spick and span? We're looking for a (very) part time mosaic cleaner. Flexible hours and.... and we wouldn't joke about this.... YOU GET TO STAND IN THE HYPOCAUST!!! 🤩 sussexpast.co.uk/jobs/

A youth kneeling on a roman mosaic. He's using a tiny brush to carefully sweep this immense floor while he quietly regrets his life choices.

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Alison Fisk @alisonfisk.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Help save the Leicestershire Torc! “A stunning 3,200-year-old gold object dating to the Middle Bronze Age period and the only torc ever discovered in the county”. leicestershirecollections.org.uk/behind-the-s...

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Help Save Leicestershire’s Bronze Age Torc

The Leicestershire Torc is a stunning 3,200-year-old gold object dating to the Middle Bronze Age period and is the only torc ever discovered in the county. It was a piece of very high-status jewellery...

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Ulla Rajala @ullamr.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

The founding meeting of the non-tenure #MCRHumNetwork on Tuesday February 24 at 6pm on Zoom - a monthly online lecture? - e-mailing list? - survey? - British Academy Small Grant? - ambition: a COST action? - funding networking? - article workshops? Message me or e-mail ulla.rajala (a) antiken.su.se

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Dr Hannah Platts @chattyplatty.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Wow! What a superbly beautiful picture of St Edmund’s Cathedral Suffolk - really quite stunning 🤩

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Ancient History 101 Podcast @ancienthistory101.org · 22/02/2026

We're setting up our online spaces! Click here to learn where else to find us: linktr.ee/ancienthisto...

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Ancient History 101 | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree

Explore the past with the Ancient History Podcast and educational resources.

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Dr Hannah Platts @chattyplatty.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

@jezcarlton.bsky.social thought you might like to see this most excellently good doggy! 😍

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Fishbourne Roman Palace @romanpalace.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

🚨We're reopening!!! 🚨 Next week we'll be OPEN from 10am to 4pm with special activities for youngsters. 🤩🤩 Bring your kids along and we promise to get them so wound up and excited that your drive home will be a living nightmare. sussexpast.co.uk/event/februa...

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February Half Term at Fishbourne Roman Palace - Sussex Past

Live Like a Roman this half term with fun family activities from 16th to 20th February at Fishbourne Roman Palace, near Chichester

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Kevin Wilbraham @kpw1453.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Four goddesses from Roman London. Dating to the 3rd century AD, the sculpture was re-used as building material in the riverside wall at Blackfriars. Now part of the collections at London Museum. 📸 My own. #ReliefWednesday #RomanBritain

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Meg Russell @megsdigs.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Catch Han Li and me on #diggingforbritain tomorrow night at 9pm on BBC2 talking about the incredible frescoes and finds from the Roman mansio excavated in Southwark. #archaeology #roman #romanarchaeology #fresco #conservation

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Dr Hannah Platts @chattyplatty.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

How fantastic 🤩 - so exciting to hear about this amazing Roman villa discovery from Wales Very much can’t wait to find out more in due course 😃 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Margam park Roman villa find could be 'Port Talbot's Pompeii'

The largest Roman villa ever found in Wales lies less than a metre under Margam County Park.

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Fishbourne Roman Palace @romanpalace.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Hypocaust Fans of BlueSky unite! The wonderful Brading Roman Villa's underfloor heating system is officially *at risk*. 😢 Can we help them? Ideas? www.iwradio.co.uk/news-post/br...

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Dr Tess Machling @tessmachling.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

This got me through a couple of Christmases Past and it's great that it's transferred to Bluesky. #JoinIn

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Fishbourne Roman Palace @romanpalace.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Roman cats from the Palace were part of this research, so we're scientists now. 👨‍🔬🔬🧬 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Cats became our companions way later than you think

In true feline style, cats took their time in deciding when and where to join us on the sofa.

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Dr Hannah Platts @chattyplatty.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Loved doing this podcast on #Roman toilets with Tristan Hughes and HistoryHit - who knew poo could be so interesting 💩😂🤣! #RomanArchaeolgy @rhulhistory.bsky.social @rhulclassics.bsky.social @royalholloway.bsky.social shows.acast.com/the-ancients...

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Roman Toilets | The Ancients

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Ulla Rajala @ullamr.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Save Geography at Leicester: sign the petition! c.org/8rgnvB5RRy

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Save Geography at the University of Leicester

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Dr Hannah Platts @chattyplatty.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

What a fabulous find from Egypt! A cat playing a harp - really love this! 😻👇

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Dr Hannah Platts @chattyplatty.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

I just love this! So cool to see the remains of this Roman bathhouse in Glasgow! 👇

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George The Station Cat @george-station-cat.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Bonfire Night can be frightening for pets. 🐾 Keep them indoors 🎶 Play gentle music or TV 🏠 Close curtains & windows- make them a safe space 🕯️ Keep fireworks/candles safely away 🦔 Check bonfires for wildlife before lighting Let’s keep everyone safe tonight 💛 #BonfireNight

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Institute of Historical Research @ihr.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Two weeks to go until History Day 2025! Take a look at some of the amazing organisations participating this year 🤩 Explore the different organisations and online collections on the History Day website: exhibitions.london.ac.uk/s/history-da... #HistDay25 @senatehouselib.bsky.social

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History Day 2025 · History Day · University of London

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Combined Classics Library @joliheroics.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

We're looking forward to History Day 2025! The library will have a table with some freebies📚

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