iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

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Internet Archaeology @intarcheditor.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Gah forgot the 🏺again!

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ARIADNE Research Infrastructure @ariadne-ri.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

New from the ARIADNE RI! AGLAIA, a glossary of archaeological terms in sign languages LIS & ISL, promotes inclusive access to cultural heritage and supports accessible museum experiences. Find out more 👉 ariadne-research-infrastructure.eu/2026/03/17/a... #DigitalHeritage #Accessibility #Archaeology

Woman signing "Ceremonial" in AGLAIA (YouTube video screenshot)

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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

We are thrilled to announce the 27 successful Small Grants projects, that will be receiving a total £550,00 to ensure that vital heritage science datasets are preserved and accessible! To find out more about the small grants programme, and the successful projects visit: buff.ly/87FztSD

A group of Penguins surrounding a small shed with a red door, at Port Lockroy

A drone being used in a rural environment, with an operator in the foreground

A painting being looked at with a microscope

The excavation of Newport Ship from above

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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

🚀 Small Grants Programme NOW OPEN! Funding available for UK heritage science & conservation projects 📂 Enhance access to heritage resources (£25k) 💻 Build virtual research environments (£15k) w/ STFC Hartree Centre Deadline: 28 Nov 2025 Funded by @ukri.org #RICHeS Read more here: buff.ly/iFoKHNX

Old photograph of a man in front of prehistoric standing stone, Stenness, Orkney Isles. British Geological Survey © UKRI 2025 All Rights Reserved Permit. Number CP25/005, P000528

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Julian D Richards @juliandrichards.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

You have until 2 November to apply for this exciting role!

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Archaeology Data Service @ads-update.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

⭐ The ADS Data Catalogue is Live!⭐ Explore hundreds of thousands of archaeological resources including over 100,000 reports and 5,000 archive collections. 👉To find out more and start exploring visit buff.ly/BMulYqQ

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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

🚀 We are excited to announce that the Data Catalogue & Catalogue of Services are now live! Explore heritage science data and facilities like never before with these two powerful new tools. To find out more visit and explore these new tools for yourself visit buff.ly/QAlbPOh

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Julian D Richards @juliandrichards.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

5000 archives is quite a milestone - and no better way to celebrate it than the publication of the new permanent home for the 'Corpus Vitrearum Medii Aevi' - a stunning collection of 28,000 images of stained glass - especially for those who thought we were just about holes in the ground.

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Julian D Richards @juliandrichards.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Look out for this transformative improvement to finding stuff on ADS

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Andrew Ayton @andrewayton.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Review of Hadley & Richards, ‘Life in the Viking Great Army’ in this week’s TLS. @danelawdawn.bsky.social @juliandrichards.bsky.social

Photo of the TLS book review - unfortunately too long to fit into the Alt text box.

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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Find out more about the Heritage Science Data Service in the latest blog post from @ukri.org #RICHeS www.riches.ukri.org/news-and-eve... #hertage #science

A painted image of a dragon from Peterborough Cathedral nave in Bay 2 © Peterborough Cathedral

An image of bones in a tray from the University of York's Zooarchaeology lab © Aex Holland

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National Heritage Science Forum @nhsf.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

🚨 What's next for heritage science? Find out at our first ever NHSF Conference! Registration is now OPEN 👉 www.heritagescienceforum.org.uk/what-we-do/p... 📅: 10 July 2025 📍: @ucl.ac.uk

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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

🏺 Join us in shaping the future of digital heritage preservation! We are advertising a fantastic new role: Linked Open Data Developer! To find out more visit: buff.ly/cFGM8na 📣 The deadline is 26.05.25 #DigitalHeritage #JobOpportunities #DigitalArchives #JobOpening #DigitalCareers #NowHiring

A photo of Salisbury Craig, with the words 'we're hiring'

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Julian D Richards @juliandrichards.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Calling all pottery specialists! This is an amazing new reference collection - hopefully the first of many - and sure to be featured in the new Heritage Science Data Service catalogue - to be launched in Autumn 2025

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Archaeology Data Service @ads-update.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

#CIfA2025 has started! 🏺 Come down to the Atrium on level zero and say hello!!

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Archaeology Data Service @ads-update.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

🌍✨ NARA Institute Visits the ADS! ✨🌍 Last month, we were thrilled to host a delegation from the Nara National Research Institute for Cultural Properties! 📊💻 To read more about our history of interactions and our ongoing collaboration, visit our most recent news story here: buff.ly/ReOSZii

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Julian D Richards @juliandrichards.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Stunning milestone reached! And there will be more exciting news to follow - later in 2025 - on a new search interface to help you find that specific archive you want!!

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Neil Jackman @neiljackman.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Really interesting episode of Gone Medieval Podcast with @danelawdawn.bsky.social & @juliandrichards.bsky.social on the Viking Great Army. (and a Woodstown mention too!) 🙌 open.spotify.com/episode/2dK7...

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The Viking Great Army in Britain

Gone Medieval · Episode

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Julian D Richards @juliandrichards.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Just back from the launch of a new project. @ads-update.bsky.social and @hsds-update.bsky.social are leading the development of the infrastructure

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ECHOES EU @echoes-eu.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

ECHOES is shaping the future of cultural heritage—are you in? Whether you’re a researcher, a museum professional, or a digital innovator, there’s a place for you in ECHOES and the Cultural Heritage Cloud. 🚀 Be part of the change—follow us for updates and get involved!

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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

🎉 Exciting News! Our New Website is Live! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new website! 🏺 We've been working hard to offer an improved website to offer new information, improved navigation and exciting new features. ⭐ To take a look visit hsds.ac.uk

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Joe Padfield @jpadfield.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

New Post: Data Specialist – HSDS (3-year). Help shape digital systems that support heritage science & empower GLAM institutions across the UK. Apply: ce0838li.webitrent.com/ce0838li_web... Closes: 23 Feb 2025 #RICHeS

ce0838li.webitrent.com

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Joe Padfield @jpadfield.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

New Job: Join the National Gallery as a Content & Engagement Specialist – HSDS (3-year), to shape the future of heritage science data across the UK. Drive collaboration & innovation in GLAMs. Apply: ce0838li.webitrent.com/ce0838li_web... Closes: 23 Feb 2025 #RICHeS

ce0838li.webitrent.com

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Julian D Richards @juliandrichards.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Pleased that @ads-update.bsky.social is one of the two UK partners in #ECHOES, and working with @ariadne-ri.bsky.social to ensure that Archaeology is well represented

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ARIADNE Research Infrastructure @ariadne-ri.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

We have two new videos on how to use the ARIADNE Portal! One short 4 min. one using a research question example and one 40 min. in-depth demo by Julian Richards of ADS. Check them out here: www.ariadne-research-infrastructure.eu/2025/01/23/t...

Screenshot from the video showing the time line with a submarine and dinosaur in the background

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Julian D Richards @juliandrichards.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

This is an exemplar of what online publication of a major infrastructure project can achieve - with simultaneous release of a complete digital archive and map-based interface from @ads-update.bsky.social. Just what the PUNS report envisioned - all those years ago

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Archaeology Data Service @ads-update.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

⚓ Excited to share our new video release! 🏺 Dive into the UK's rich maritime history using our new introduction and how to guide videos! To watch these videos visit: buff.ly/40Nm3zv Be sure to watch and let us know your thoughts! #UnlockingCollections #TaNC #shipwrecks #marine

A photo taken behind someone using the Unpath'd Waters portal

a Map of the UK with an orange layer signifying density of records in different areas.

a diver recording an underwater wreckage

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Adam @eblueaxe.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

After the release of the Torksey and Aldwark online finds catalogues by @trixranderson.bsky.social @danelawdawn.bsky.social and @juliandrichards.bsky.social I've been casting some white metal masters of ribbed strapends from soapstone moulds for 'lost wax' castings. #vikings #GreatArmy #MicelHere

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Trix @trixranderson.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

You can read more about these and the other coin finds in the OUP book "Life in the Viking Great Army: Raiders, Traders, and Settlers" by @danelawdawn.bsky.social and @juliandrichards.bsky.social, with contributions by Dave Haldenby, Gareth Perry, and me - or look over the Torksey archive on ADS:

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Torksey Viking Camp: Illustrated Artefact Catalogue, 2024

This archive comprises a database of artefacts from the Torksey Viking winter camp site. The database was originally based on the finds catalogued and, in many cases, acquired by the Fitzwilliam Muse...

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Trix @trixranderson.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

#Findsfriday! I'm planning a series of posts on the finds from the Viking camps at Torksey and Aldwark, highlighting the release of the site databases on the ADS. Inspired by Dr Nelleke IJssennagger-van der Pluijm's talk to the SSNS last night, I thought I'd start with these two lead 'trial pieces'

A torn fragment of lead sheet, impressed with the face of a coin

A damaged and bent lead disc: the obvers of a coin die is visible on one side

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Julian D Richards @juliandrichards.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

More job opportunities with ADS and HSDS - now two technical roles.

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Julian D Richards @juliandrichards.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Exciting new project focusing on digital twins for heritage conservation and protection

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Archaeology Data Service @ads-update.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

🏺Reminder that voting is open until the 10th of February! 🎉This recognition is a testament to Julian's efforts to make heritage data archives freely accessible online for generations to come. It's amazing to see this work celebrated! It takes two seconds to cast your vote! archaeology.co.uk/vote

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Current Archaeology Awards - Current Archaeology

Voting has now opened for the Current Archaeology Awards! Which people, projects and publications deserve recognition?

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Julian D Richards @juliandrichards.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

Beautiful drawing by @allantadams.bsky.social of the King's Manor range that is now home to @ads-update.bsky.social. I particularly like the 'cafe open' sign

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Dawn Hadley @danelawdawn.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Illustrated catalogues from the Viking Great Army sites at Aldwark & Torksey now on ADS. Key supplement to "Life in the Viking Great Army: Raiders, Traders, and Settlers". @juliandrichards.bsky.social @trixranderson.bsky.social Dave Haldenby, Gareth Perry archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/news-events/...

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Raiders, Traders, and Settlers – New Book and Datasets on the Viking Great Army – Archaeology Data Service

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Julian D Richards @juliandrichards.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

And ALSO OUT NOW - two searchable and illustrated databases of over 5000 artefacts from Aldwark and Torksey - doi.org/10.5284/1115... doi.org/10.5284/1115... Live on @ads-update.bsky.social Supplementary materials with a reuse value! All known artefacts from these key Viking sites now online

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Torksey Viking Camp: Illustrated Artefact Catalogue, 2024

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Julian D Richards @juliandrichards.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

SNEAK PREVIEW - "Life in the Viking Great Army: Raiders, Traders, and Settlers" by @danelawdawn.bsky.social and me, with contributions by Dave Haldenby, Gareth Perry, @trixranderson.bsky.social. Published tomorrow 9 Jan by OUP - global.oup.com/academic/pro.... Culmination of over a decade's research

Box of new books - Life in the Viking Great Army

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Julian D Richards @juliandrichards.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

There is some brilliant digital content here, for re-use for teaching and research

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ATRIUM Research @atrium-eu.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

We are excited to present this video demonstrating the @ariadne-ri.bsky.social Portal: a state-of-the-art Linked Open Data-powered platform designed to aggregate & make accessible archaeological metadata, presented by Prof @juliandrichards.bsky.social of @ads-update.bsky.social 🏺 🎦 buff.ly/40d1z2S

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ARIADNE Portal Demonstration

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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Julian D Richards @juliandrichards.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

Nice feature by Dalya Alberge in the Observer about our forthcoming #VikingGreatArmy book with OUP, by @danelawdawn.bsky.social and me, with @trixranderson.bsky.social, Gareth Perry & Dave Haldenby - out 9 Jan - with catalogues of 5000 artefacts from Aldwark and Torksey at @ads-update.bsky.social

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Julian D Richards @juliandrichards.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Job alert! - two opportunities to learn a new skill in 2025 and join our growing team of digital archivists

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Archaeology Data Service @ads-update.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

🌟Happy Wrapped Day!🌟 We thought we'd take this opportunity to look back on our statistics from the past year! Want to know more? Read our annual report 2023-24 at: archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/app/uploads/... #WrappedDay #AnnualReport #YearInReview #YearlyWrapUp #wrapped

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Archaeology Data Service @ads-update.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Ever wondered what the start of a career with the ADS looks like? 🤔 This weeks' new blog post comes from Burcu Aksahin, who has recently joined the ADS, and talks about her background and experiences at the ADS so far! 📖To read more visit: archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/blog/my-firs...

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Julian D Richards @juliandrichards.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Some exciting news! I'm really delighted to have been nominated by Current Archaeology for #ArcaheologistoftheYear. Voting is open until 10 Feb, but do it now, before you forget 😀

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William Kilbride @williamkilbride.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

It's #dpc #digitalpreservation #ff Follow Friday. Am finding lots of friendly and familiar faces over here this week so am very happy. I made an (incomplete) list of some of the #digipres and related people and accounts that I followed in the old place. Help yourself. go.bsky.app/7GdMRS3

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Archaeology Data Service @ads-update.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

📢Attention Archivists! 🌟Our latest blog post by Dr Solange Bohling 'Large digital cemetery archives: Good practice for depositors and archivists' is available to read now at: archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/blog/large-d... Content warning: This blog post contains images of human remains

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Alice Roberts @profaliceroberts.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

I’m very sad to hear that Colin Renfrew, a giant in the field of Prehistoric Archaeology, has joined the realm of the ancients. An academic archaeologist with one foot firmly in the trench, he combined theory & fieldwork with flair - and had a knack for asking the right questions. His work lives on

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Julian D Richards @juliandrichards.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

The latest of our @ariadne-ri.bsky.social country by country surveys of the state of #FAIR data is now published

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