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Lisa Briggs

@lisaarchaeology.bsky.social
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Underwater archaeologist and archaeological scientist specialising in ancient shipwrecks. Come dive with me on ancient sites! Visiting Academic at Oxford University, Fellow of the Explorers Club, and National Geographic Explorer. Archaeology, I dig it...

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Lisa Briggs @lisaarchaeology.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
New paper out in Radiocarbon! Well done, Qian, for heading up this research, and to Lorena for supervising it! I was delighted to be a part of this important paper and firmly believe our ability to date the lipids inside ceramics is a GAME CHANGER!
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Lisa Briggs @lisaarchaeology.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
The Park City, Utah show of my American tour! The same theatre where the Sundance Film Festival takes place! It was an honour to walk that stage!
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Lisa Briggs @lisaarchaeology.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
It is a dream come true to bring the world of underwater archaeology to live audiences all over America! If you are in Seattle or Las Vegas or Madison come on out and dive into the world of ancient shipwrecks and pirates with me! 🏺⚓️⛵️🧬🥼🧪📜🏛️🏴‍☠️
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Lisa Briggs @lisaarchaeology.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
My American tour has hit Kansas, California, Nebraska, and Utah! Next up - Seattle, WA! A huge thank you for everyone who has come out so far!
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Lisa Briggs @lisaarchaeology.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
Mind. Blown. Thanks for sharing! The more you know…
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Lisa Briggs @lisaarchaeology.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
Big announcement! I’m excited to embark on a tour of America-land with National Geographic Live: A Pirate’s Life. Join me as we dive into the world of pirates from the ancient Mediterranean to the Golden Age of piracy in the Caribbean! live.nationalgeographic.org/event/pirate...
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Lisa Briggs @lisaarchaeology.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Preach! I’m not sure I’ve ever agreed with a post more…or did AI write my response…hmmmm Can there be an AI-free setting for all tech?!?
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Kevin Daly @gingerhowley.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
Shameless promotion from #isba11 - I'll be hiring PhDs to start early 2026 (plus postdocs starting later), using #adna to study livestock and pathogen coevolution, particularly looking at inbreeding and immune gene evolution! Contact me at kevin[at]palaeome.org, full ad to come. Please share!
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Lisa Briggs @lisaarchaeology.bsky.social · 30/08/2025
Cheers to a wonderful ISBA! @isba11.bsky.social @isbarchaeology.bsky.social Grazie mille to the organisers, to the ISBA board, and all the wonderful presenters! @matthewcollins.bsky.social @gregerlarson.bsky.social Turin was an absolute blast!
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Lisa Briggs @lisaarchaeology.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Some of my favourite scientists! 🧬⚗️🔬🧪🥼🏺we are all so passionate about archaeological science and the ISBA conference allows us to come together, dig your the past and @matthewcollins.bsky.social @christinawarinner.bsky.social @gregerlarson.bsky.social
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Lisa Briggs @lisaarchaeology.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
Well done, Denmark! 🇩🇰 📚📖🎓
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Lisa Briggs @lisaarchaeology.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
Finally visited the Riace Bronzes and they are incredible! Found underwater off the Calabrian coast, the discovery of these 5th century BCE statues is still mired in controversy. Many believe the site was looted before eventually being reported, with additional statues lost to the black market. 😔🏺🏛️
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Lisa Briggs @lisaarchaeology.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
Congratulations @jaadekker.bsky.social @jessiehendy.bsky.social @matthewcollins.bsky.social can’t wait to read this paper! A reminder to leave your dishes dirty for future archaeologists!
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Lisa Briggs @lisaarchaeology.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Watching the #oscars Jeff Goldblum seems like he would be great in the pub. Who at the Oscars would you like to share a pint with most?
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Lisa Briggs @lisaarchaeology.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Tina, you are such a badass! Keep up your important research xxx
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Lisa Briggs @lisaarchaeology.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Gold phiale from Sicily at Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Phiale were used for ritual libations and are depicted on many alters around the Mediterranean. This stunning example is decorated with beech nuts, bees, and acorns. It had Phoenicians and Green inscriptions.
A gold bowl decorated with acorns, beech nuts and bees sits in a clear glass case in a museum gallery.
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Caroleeena @caroleeena.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
Octavia Butler was a black female science fiction writer who won several awards for her works, including Hugo, Locus, and Nebula awards. In 1995, Butler became the first science-fiction writer to receive a MacArthur Fellowship.
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Lisa Briggs @lisaarchaeology.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
Roman column in York, one of the loveliest cities in the UK and a place with a fascinating history. Founded as Eboracum in 71 CE, what began as a Roman fort town has seen many transformations since then. 🏺🏛️📜
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Lisa Briggs @lisaarchaeology.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
Stunning sunsets in Cape Cod! I’m hoping to explore the shipwrecks of the cape someday, and just avoid the great white sharks!!!
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Lisa Briggs @lisaarchaeology.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
Getting overly excited about the Golden Globes, huge winter storm on the way to the east coast, hunker down, watch some glamorous outfits from somewhere it looks warm….
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Lisa Briggs @lisaarchaeology.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
Happy New Year everyone! I’ll start it as I intend to carry on, by sharing archaeological stuff! Here is one for the dendro folks among you- get involved with this call for a special issue! 🏺🪵🔬
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Lisa Briggs @lisaarchaeology.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
Big news in the world of archaeological science! Congratulations to the authors of what looks like a fascinating study! 🏺🦴🐻🦣
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Alexandra Petri @petridishes.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
you know who should be inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame? Sisyphus
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Lisa Briggs @lisaarchaeology.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
Very interesting exhibit at the British Library - A Silk Road Oasis: Life in Ancient Dunhuang - which features scrolls and manuscripts from the so-called Library Cave at Mogao. Also a hemp shoe! The original Toms shoe from 1000 years ago! 🏺📜
An ancient shoe made of hemp sits in a display caseAncient Chinese manuscripts depicting dieties fighting, rendered in black, swirling ink
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Lisa Briggs @lisaarchaeology.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
Please sign this petition to continue support for teaching Latin in state schools in the UK! Stand up for the Classics! 🏺 chng.it/T8MZz7prZ7
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We Can Make an Impact.
Save the Latin Excellence Programme - keep teaching Latin in state schools
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Lisa Briggs @lisaarchaeology.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Not all mosaics are created equal. Levels of skill in the ancient world varied greatly. Rich Roman homeowners sought out skilled artists to make mosaics for their villa, while others, well, were stuck with what they could afford. That said, anyone who could afford mosaics were quite privileged! 🏺
Two ancient Roman mosaics depicting a human face. The one on the left is very detailed and exquisitely rendered, the one on the right is crudely done.
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Lisa Briggs @lisaarchaeology.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
I just adore this ad for the archaeological science department at Bradford! So good. 🏺🔬🦴🌾🧬
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Lisa Briggs @lisaarchaeology.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
Great thread from @petercampbell.bsky.social - a healthy dose of skepticism makes the field stronger! Is this truly a new script discovered in Georgia? Or something else? Thanks for sharing!
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Lisa Briggs @lisaarchaeology.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
Amazing.
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Lisa Briggs @lisaarchaeology.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
Thank you @libradunn1.bsky.social for sharing this. We stand with you!
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Lisa Briggs @lisaarchaeology.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
Artefact of the day! Statue of older Dionysus, Museum of Centrale montemartini, Rome.
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Lisa Briggs @lisaarchaeology.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Thanks @matthewcollins.bsky.social for sharing @pittsmike.bsky.social thoughtful obituary for Colin Renfrew. Gone but not forgotten.
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Lisa Briggs @lisaarchaeology.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone who celebrates!
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Lisa Briggs @lisaarchaeology.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
RIP Professor Lord Colin Renfrew. I am blessed to have engaged in some discussions with this wonderful man while at Cambridge about olives in the ancient Mediterranean. He had so much time for students and new ideas. Sending thoughts and condolences to his family. 🏺 www.cam.ac.uk/news/profess...
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Professor Lord Colin Renfrew – 1937-2024 | University of Cambridge
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Lisa Briggs @lisaarchaeology.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Honoured to have been part of this wonderful project! Thanks @petercampbell.bsky.social for organising this! Rivers are fascinating formations and hold so much history in their ever-changing waters. 🏺🏛️
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Dr. Sarah Parcak @indyfromspace.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Here is a wonderful archaeologist for you all to follow, add to starter packs, and appreciate!
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Lisa Briggs @lisaarchaeology.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Hello Bluesky! Migrating over from the dreaded X! Looking forward to connecting with you all. To get started, here is a photo of six badass female underwater archaeologists finishing up a race on a historic boat in Croatia.
Six young women move large wooden oars on a historic row boat off an island in Croatia.
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