Internet Archaeology @intarcheditor.bsky.social · 30/09/2026A really lovely evening catching up with lots of former colleagues at the joint 30th birthday celebrations with the Archaeology Data Service. And how fabulous does the IA logo look like on a cupcake! 0101
Reposted by Internet ArchaeologyHanna Steyne (she/they) @hlsteyne.bsky.social · 22/09/2026My latest paper! Based on my PhD & many discussions with Mili Rajić we've managed (I think) to explain why we think storytelling, as method not outreach/engagement/afterthought, is so important for a dramatic shift in how we do archaeology #archaeology #storytelling #PhDpublication #socialjustice 23012
Internet Archaeology @intarcheditor.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Who tells your story? Diversifying narratives of the past through storytelling as an archaeological 🏺 method by @hlsteyne.bsky.social and Milica Rajić doi.org/10.11141/ia.... #archaeology #method #storytelling #socialjustice #diversity #inclusion #narrative 33116
Internet Archaeology @intarcheditor.bsky.social · 07/09/2026ICYMI: Furnace Fields: Iron Age and Roman Metalworking between York and the Humber doi.org/10.11141/ia.... #IronAge #Roman #metallurgy #industrial #ironsmelting #EastYorkshire #furnacebottom #Arrasculture 🏺doi.orgFurnace Fields: Iron Age and Roman Metalworking between York and the HumberAn archaeological investigation associated with a proposed renewable energy development at Thornton in the East Riding of Yorkshire (UK) revealed extensive evidence for middle Iron Age to early Roman ... 0103
Internet Archaeology @intarcheditor.bsky.social · 03/09/2026ICYMI: FAIR and Open CHERISH: data and outputs from terrestrial laser scanning and uncrewed aerial vehicle digital photogrammetry surveys of coastal heritage sites in #Ireland (Data Paper in Internet #Archaeology with data available at @dri.ie) doi.org/10.11141/ia.... 032
Reposted by Internet ArchaeologyTrix @trixranderson.bsky.social · 14/08/2026If you can't wait to know more, then you can read our new paper on these weights which now available in the latest issue of Internet Archaeology - link below. There is also a full, and completely open-access, catalogue of the known weights so far to be found through the Archaeology Data Service.intarch.ac.ukInset Lead Weights: Trade and Identity in 9th- and 10th-century Viking armies in Britain and IrelandViking armies introduced a bullion economy to 9th-century Britain and Ireland in which transactions were facilitated through the use of balances and weights. This paper presents the first comprehensiv... 051
Internet Archaeology @intarcheditor.bsky.social · 03/09/2026ICYMI: Hadley, D., Richards, J.D. et al. Inset Lead Weights: Trade and Identity in 9th- and 10th-century Viking armies in Britain and Ireland. doi.org/10.11141/ia.... #archaeology #weightsystems #coins #decoratedmetalwork #trade #identity #VikingGreatArmy #Britain #Ireland #Scandinavia #9thcenturydoi.orgInset Lead Weights: Trade and Identity in 9th- and 10th-century Viking armies in Britain and IrelandViking armies introduced a bullion economy to 9th-century Britain and Ireland in which transactions were facilitated through the use of balances and weights. This paper presents the first comprehensiv... 041
Internet Archaeology @intarcheditor.bsky.social · 17/08/2026ICYMI: Hsu, Y-K. and Edmunds, R. 2026 'Persistent Identifiers: Towards the FAIRness of Archaeological Samples for Scientific Analysis', Internet Archaeology 72. doi.org/10.11141/ia....doi.orgPersistent Identifiers: Towards the FAIRness of Archaeological Samples for Scientific AnalysisThis paper explores how persistent identifiers (PIDs) and standardised metadata profiles can foster the FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) management of archaeological sample... 030
Internet Archaeology @intarcheditor.bsky.social · 17/08/2026ICYMI: 'Work Digital, Think #Archive, Create #Access: Exploring The Legacy Of The Dig #Digital Project', Internet #Archaeology 72. doi.org/10.11141/ia....doi.orgWork Digital, Think Archive, Create Access: Exploring The Legacy Of The Dig Digital ProjectThe Dig Digital project is an Archaeological Archives Forum (AAF) initiative and represents the culmination of 10 years of research and collaboration. Managed and delivered by DigVentures, in part... 020
Internet Archaeology @intarcheditor.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Barrett, R. 2026 'The Continued Lifecycle of Archaeological #Archives in #Ireland', Internet #Archaeology 72. doi.org/10.11141/ia....doi.orgThe Continued Lifecycle of Archaeological Archives in IrelandThis article will discuss how the archaeological collections of Ireland are currently managed in line with archiving principles, how the provision of access to such a wealth of information is the ... 010
Reposted by Internet ArchaeologyTrix @trixranderson.bsky.social · 11/08/2026School holidays and work meant I haven't had a chance to shout about this yet - but yesterday saw a release for a new paper, drawing together the Viking-Age lead 'inset' weights from across Britain and Ireland and looking at their origins (surprise: it's all to do with the Great Army once again) -intarch.ac.ukInset Lead Weights: Trade and Identity in 9th- and 10th-century Viking armies in Britain and IrelandViking armies introduced a bullion economy to 9th-century Britain and Ireland in which transactions were facilitated through the use of balances and weights. This paper presents the first comprehensiv... 2235
Reposted by Internet ArchaeologyEric Kansa @ekansa.scholar.social.ap.brid.gy · 11/08/2026Oh wow! Chris Webster and colleagues at the "Archaeology Podcast Network" chatted about my recent AI / Large Language Model paper (doi.org/10.11141/ia.71.15). That's a first for me! Here's the podcast link: www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/a… (I'm not sure they're on […]scholar.socialOriginal post on scholar.social 043
Internet Archaeology @intarcheditor.bsky.social · 12/08/2026ICYMI: Unger, J., Dzurilla, D., Košťál, M. and Košta, J. 2026 'Breathing Life into Archaeological Archives: Crafting Compelling Narratives with 3D Digital Storytelling', Internet Archaeology 72. doi.org/10.11141/ia.... 141
Reposted by Internet Archaeologylitotic (elise) @litotic.bsky.social · 03/08/2026An extensive article that describes AI LLMs (and many of their myths) in greater detail, how they impact research (in archeology, but not only) and access to information. It was a timely read as someone about to share their dissertation on an open access platform 032
Internet Archaeology @intarcheditor.bsky.social · 10/08/2026The publication is supported by an illustrated digital archive and aids further understanding of the #Viking impact on Britain & Ireland and presents new insights into the earliest years of migration & settlement. doi.org/10.5284/1144... #integratedpublicationdoi.orgIllustrated Artefact Catalogue of Viking Inset Lead Weights from Britain and Ireland, 2025This is a new illustrated and searchable catalogue of over 390 Viking inset lead weights mainly of the late 9th century AD found in Britain and Ireland. The majority of these weights were recovered du... 020
Internet Archaeology @intarcheditor.bsky.social · 10/08/2026The range of insets & how they were used to express authority, to reflect the experiences & travels of those armies, and to imbue trading with messages of protection & group identity are all investigated, along with date range, weight standards, manufacturing processes & post-depositional histories. 120
Internet Archaeology @intarcheditor.bsky.social · 10/08/2026Viking armies introduced a bullion economy to 9th cent. Britain & Ireland in which transactions were facilitated through the use of balances/weights. This article presents a comprehensive analysis of one type of such weights: lead inset with reused material (an innovation of the 860s & 870s). 110
Internet Archaeology @intarcheditor.bsky.social · 10/08/2026New in IA71: Inset Lead Weights: #Trade and #Identity in 9th- and 10th-century #Viking armies in #Britain and #Ireland by Dawn Hadley, Julian D. Richards, Mark Randerson and Rebekah Hiett doi.org/10.11141/ia.... with accompanying illustrated digital archivedoi.orgInset Lead Weights: Trade and Identity in 9th- and 10th-century Viking armies in Britain and IrelandViking armies introduced a bullion economy to 9th-century Britain and Ireland in which transactions were facilitated through the use of balances and weights. This paper presents the first comprehensiv... 162
Reposted by Internet ArchaeologyPaul Zimmerman @paulczimmerman.bsky.social · 23/07/2026This is an excellent article, and well worth your time. Even if you’re not an archaeologist, what it has to say about AI’s effects on research, academia, and knowledge-production in general is very insightful 042
Reposted by Internet ArchaeologyArchaeology Data Service @ads-update.bsky.social · 10/07/2026Last month the ADS moved to our new office at the Guildhall! Fittingly, @intarcheditor.bsky.social has also recently published the excavations from the annexe, offering a look into the site's long and varied past. To read the Guildhall paper visit: archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/news-events/... 053
Reposted by Internet ArchaeologyJesse Wolfhagen @uncertainarch.bsky.social · 10/07/2026Thank you @zenobiewan.bsky.social for insisting I read this (and @ekansa.bsky.social for writing it)! A very useful piece on LLMs that talks about what they are while also emphasizing what they do (in an anthropological/STS "how we use them" practice sense). Adding it into the quant course syllabus 111
Internet Archaeology @intarcheditor.bsky.social · 07/07/2026The authors describe their open-source, web-based application, WebDig, which mirrors the content and functionality of iDig in order to facilitate collaboration among specialists and to complement print publication. 040
Internet Archaeology @intarcheditor.bsky.social · 07/07/2026New in IA71: Arrington, N.T., D'Acri, A., Baloukidis, D. and Tasaklaki, M. 2026 Always in the Field: Introducing the WebDig App doi.org/10.11141/ia.... 🏺 #Archaeologydoi.orgAlways in the Field: Introducing the WebDig AppAmongst the digital tools that projects use to gather data in the field, an application created for use in the Athenian Agora excavations has gained traction in recent decades: iDig. It is used on mul... 194
Reposted by Internet ArchaeologyUlla Rajala @ullamr.bsky.social · 25/06/2026A thoughtful essay on AI and #Archaeology. A recommended read for all computer archaeologists. @caaint.bsky.social @caa-uk.bsky.social 1164
Reposted by Internet ArchaeologyInternet Archaeology @internetarchaeology.fediscience.org.ap.brid.gy · 25/06/2026New in IA71: #Archaeology in the AI Era: Demystifying powerful and problematic systems shaping the future of the past by Eric C. Kansa doi.org/10.11141/ia.71.15 This essay explores how Large Language Models (LLMs) and the generative "Artificial Intelligence" (#AI) services they power […]fediscience.orgOriginal post on fediscience.org 157
Reposted by Internet ArchaeologyInternet Archaeology @intarcheditor.bsky.social · 16/06/2026New in IA71: FAIR and Open CHERISH: Data and outputs from TLS and UAV digital photogrammetry surveys of coastal heritage sites in Ireland (Data paper) by Lesley Davidson @anthonycorns.bsky.social @edwardpollard.bsky.social & Robert Shaw @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social doi.org/10.11141/ia.... 🏺 1119
Reposted by Internet ArchaeologyInternet Archaeology @intarcheditor.bsky.social · 25/06/2026New in IA71: Kansa, E.C. 2026 #Archaeology in the #AI Era: Demystifying powerful and problematic systems shaping the future of the past doi.org/10.11141/ia.... 🏺doi.orgArchaeology in the AI Era: Demystifying powerful and problematic systems shaping the future of the pastThis essay explores how Large Language Models (LLMs) and the generative 'Artificial Intelligence' (AI) services they power impact archaeology's information ecosystem. Most of the discussion focuses on... 147
Reposted by Internet ArchaeologyEric Kansa @ekansa.scholar.social.ap.brid.gy · 25/06/2026Yay! My essay on the impacts of Large Language Model (#LLM) #AI in #archaeology was just published: doi.org/10.11141/ia.71.15 It looks at #bots and mass scraping on the infrastructure supporting #opendata and #openaccess. It also looks at the incentives that encourage the […]scholar.socialOriginal post on scholar.social 2118
Internet Archaeology @intarcheditor.bsky.social · 25/06/2026The essay highlights the need for structural reforms in archaeology's professional incentive systems, especially those systems that measure and reward publishing practices. doi.org/10.11141/ia.... 🏺doi.orgArchaeology in the AI Era: Demystifying powerful and problematic systems shaping the future of the pastThis essay explores how Large Language Models (LLMs) and the generative 'Artificial Intelligence' (AI) services they power impact archaeology's information ecosystem. Most of the discussion focuses on... 053
Internet Archaeology @intarcheditor.bsky.social · 25/06/2026This essay explores how LLMs & the generative AI services they power impact archaeology's information ecosystem. Most of the discussion focuses on the dangers of escalating costs, commercial dependency, indeterminacy & reliability, & the potential for bias amplification. 120
Internet Archaeology @intarcheditor.bsky.social · 25/06/2026New in IA71: Kansa, E.C. 2026 #Archaeology in the #AI Era: Demystifying powerful and problematic systems shaping the future of the past doi.org/10.11141/ia.... 🏺doi.orgArchaeology in the AI Era: Demystifying powerful and problematic systems shaping the future of the pastThis essay explores how Large Language Models (LLMs) and the generative 'Artificial Intelligence' (AI) services they power impact archaeology's information ecosystem. Most of the discussion focuses on... 147
Internet Archaeology @intarcheditor.bsky.social · 16/06/2026The CHERISH Project was a project funded through the Ireland-Wales Programme 2014-2020, part of the Europe Regional Development Fund and supported by @heritagecouncil.ie 021
Internet Archaeology @intarcheditor.bsky.social · 16/06/2026The data paper also includes an interactive web map of the CHERISH Irish sites with links to the relevant sub-collections in the @dri.ie 🏺 131
Internet Archaeology @intarcheditor.bsky.social · 16/06/2026New in IA71: FAIR and Open CHERISH: Data and outputs from TLS and UAV digital photogrammetry surveys of coastal heritage sites in Ireland (Data paper) by Lesley Davidson @anthonycorns.bsky.social @edwardpollard.bsky.social & Robert Shaw @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social doi.org/10.11141/ia.... 🏺 1119
Reposted by Internet ArchaeologyThe Discovery Programme @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social · 16/06/2026🧵1 📢 New open-access data paper @intarcheditor.bsky.social FAIR and Open CHERISH intarch.ac.uk/journal/issu... A major collection of 3D data documenting Ireland’s coastal heritage at risk from climate change 🌊 #OpenData #DigitalHeritageintarch.ac.ukFAIR and Open CHERISH: data and outputs from terrestrial laser scanning and uncrewed aerial vehicle digital photogrammetry surveys of coastal heritage sites in Ireland (Data paper)This data paper introduces the CHERISH (Climate, Heritage and Environments of Reefs, Islands and Headlands) Project collection in the Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI). The collection is composed of... 154
Internet Archaeology @intarcheditor.bsky.social · 10/06/2026Archaeological Excavations at the North Annexe, York Guildhall 🏺 by Ben Savine and colleagues doi.org/10.11141/ia.... This publication offers a look into urban spatial management and changing land use over two millennia in the heart of York .doi.orgArchaeological Excavations at the North Annexe, York GuildhallArchaeological investigations took place in 2020 in advance of the refurbishment and redevelopment of York Guildhall, and uncovered a significant sequence of archaeological deposits, dating from the l... 0134
Internet Archaeology @intarcheditor.bsky.social · 09/06/2026This publication takes a look into urban spatial management and changing land use over two millennia in the heart of York . doi.org/10.11141/ia....doi.orgArchaeological Excavations at the North Annexe, York GuildhallArchaeological investigations took place in 2020 in advance of the refurbishment and redevelopment of York Guildhall, and uncovered a significant sequence of archaeological deposits, dating from the l... 020
Internet Archaeology @intarcheditor.bsky.social · 09/06/2026The complex then expanded into gardens at the rear of houses on Lendal, including the 'Hutments' in 1945, possibly built to accommodate council activities whilst repairs were underway following the Baedeker bombing raid. 130
Internet Archaeology @intarcheditor.bsky.social · 09/06/2026Redevelopment of the site is not apparent until 1700s, when town houses (still standing today) were built. These became commercial premises in the 19th century. 110
Internet Archaeology @intarcheditor.bsky.social · 09/06/2026So thorough was clearance following the Dissolution in the mid-16th century that little trace of the friary buildings or their layout within its precinct survived - sharing the same fate as many medieval monasteries, and effectively becoming a quarry of easily accessible stone. 110
Internet Archaeology @intarcheditor.bsky.social · 09/06/2026The 13th and 14th centuries provided the opportunity for the founding and development of an Augustinian friary (Austin Friars) on the site, which appears to have expanded and evolved throughout the 15th century. 110
Internet Archaeology @intarcheditor.bsky.social · 09/06/2026A sequence of landscaping, dumping and building date to the Roman period. Activity was sparse until the late 12th or early 13th century when preparations for re-establishing occupation of the area occurred, following which new structures appear and waste disposal took place. 110
Internet Archaeology @intarcheditor.bsky.social · 09/06/2026As part of a programme of refurbishment and redevelopment of York Guildhall, archaeological investigations revealed a deeply stratified sequence running from the late 1st century CE to the modern period. 110
Internet Archaeology @intarcheditor.bsky.social · 09/06/2026New in IA71: Archaeological Excavations at the North Annexe, York Guildhall by Benjamin Savine et al. doi.org/10.11141/ia....doi.orgArchaeological Excavations at the North Annexe, York GuildhallArchaeological investigations took place in 2020 in advance of the refurbishment and redevelopment of York Guildhall, and uncovered a significant sequence of archaeological deposits, dating from the l... 121
Reposted by Internet ArchaeologyInternet Archaeology @intarcheditor.bsky.social · 19/05/2026Furnace Fields: Iron Age & Roman Metalworking between York and the Humber doi.org/10.11141/ia.... (open access) An archaeological 🏺investigation at Thornton #Yorkshire has uncovered significant evidence of a long-lived industrial landscape dating from the middle Iron Age to the early Roman period.doi.orgFurnace Fields: Iron Age and Roman Metalworking between York and the HumberAn archaeological investigation associated with a proposed renewable energy development at Thornton in the East Riding of Yorkshire (UK) revealed extensive evidence for middle Iron Age to early Roman ... 2206
Internet Archaeology @intarcheditor.bsky.social · 19/05/2026The size of the furnace bottom suggests blooms were produced sequentially rather than singly. Requiring considerable ore and charcoal, it is also suggestive of a communal effort. 000
Internet Archaeology @intarcheditor.bsky.social · 19/05/2026The site provided a wealth of archaeometallurgical residues, most notably a uniquely large 155kg furnace bottom which also preserves clear impressions of the wooden pit-packing used during smelting. 100
Internet Archaeology @intarcheditor.bsky.social · 19/05/2026Furnace Fields: Iron Age & Roman Metalworking between York and the Humber doi.org/10.11141/ia.... (open access) An archaeological 🏺investigation at Thornton #Yorkshire has uncovered significant evidence of a long-lived industrial landscape dating from the middle Iron Age to the early Roman period.doi.orgFurnace Fields: Iron Age and Roman Metalworking between York and the HumberAn archaeological investigation associated with a proposed renewable energy development at Thornton in the East Riding of Yorkshire (UK) revealed extensive evidence for middle Iron Age to early Roman ... 2206
Internet Archaeology @intarcheditor.bsky.social · 18/05/2026Whether through volunteering, visiting, or active archaeological fieldwork, engaging with heritage acts as a "force-multiplier" for wellbeing by combining physical activity with cognitive stimulation and emotional expression intarch.ac.uk/journal/issu... 🏺intarch.ac.ukIssue 73. Wellbeing and ArchaeologyIssue 73. Wellbeing and Archaeology 010