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Mark Oldham @markoldham.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
There is a Norwegian children's book about this massive poo: www.gyldendal.no/barneboker/6...
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Vikingbæsjen | Gyldendal
En gang for over 1000 år siden var det en viking som bæsjet en bæsj så diger at den må ha gjort dritvondt å bæsje ut. At den var så diger vet vi fordi at…
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Mark Oldham @markoldham.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
EBH er automatisk britisk, han trenger ikke søke.
Screenshot from gov.uk showing rules for citizenship that apply for Erling Braut Haaland.
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Zena Kamash @zenakamash.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
It is with deep sadness that Dr Marianne Moen and I resigned our positions as Editor-in-Chief and Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal of Archaeology this morning. What follows is the letter we sent to the EAA's executive board, outlining the reasons for our resignation 1/n
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Mark Oldham @markoldham.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Den er ikke ferdig. Kan bli fint der etter hvert, mye beplantning og formidling skal komme, men spørsmålet er når. Må også bestemme seg for hva skjer med Alnaelva og vannspeil.
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Mark Oldham @markoldham.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
The article in the book is in English and open access. Will try to get you a link.
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Mark Oldham @markoldham.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
The geographic range of this "delicacy" is much smaller than its lore. Not a thing in Oslo, let alone the Arctic Circle.
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Mark Oldham @markoldham.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Østfold speciality: no.wikipedia.org/wiki/P%C3%B8...
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Pølse i vaffel – Wikipedia
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Mark Oldham @markoldham.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
One for your next newsletter: www.niku.no/en/2026/04/n...
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New discoveries show that Oslo’s royal manor was built over a Viking Age boat grave
Hundreds of boat rivets discovered during excavations in 2023 may be the remains of a Viking Age boat grave beneath Oslo's royal manor.
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Mark Oldham @markoldham.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
🏺English version 🇬🇧 www.niku.no/en/2026/04/n...
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New discoveries show that Oslo’s royal manor was built over a Viking Age boat grave
Hundreds of boat rivets discovered during excavations in 2023 may be the remains of a Viking Age boat grave beneath Oslo's royal manor.
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Mark Oldham @markoldham.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
🏺English version 🇬🇧 www.niku.no/en/2026/04/n...
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New discoveries show that Oslo’s royal manor was built over a Viking Age boat grave
Hundreds of boat rivets discovered during excavations in 2023 may be the remains of a Viking Age boat grave beneath Oslo's royal manor.
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Mark Oldham @markoldham.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Bekymret tillitsvalgt! Usikker framtid for arkeologer! 🏺🚨 frifagbevegelse.no/ntlmagasinet...
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Arkeologer forlater yrket: – Stor usikkerhet
Et forslag til ny lov om kulturminner skaper stor uro. Ingen kan si hvordan jobbframtida vil bli.
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Mark Oldham @markoldham.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
🏺Ship burial i Oslo! @derrymick.bsky.social has worked out that there used to be a boat grave where the medieval Kongsgården was later built. Great project management by me. www.niku.no/2026/04/nye-...
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Nye funn avslører at kongsgården i Oslo er bygget over en båtgrav fra vikingtiden
Hundrevis av klinknagler funnet under utgravninger i 2023 avslører at Oslo er grunnlagt over en båtgrav fra vikingtiden.
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Mark Oldham @markoldham.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
4 er såklart Trær og Sagene
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Mark Oldham @markoldham.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Vi som jobber i instituttsektoren ønsker også diskusjonen! Er det plass til oss i oppropet?
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Mark Oldham @markoldham.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
We appreciate the smart, online sludge that you provide.
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Mark Oldham @markoldham.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Kan du ikke bare fikse dette i Askeladden? Så kan de lage en Reel med Hanna Geiran om at i Norge har vi ikke slott men fortau er viktig kulturarv?
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Mark Oldham @markoldham.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Må fredes. Viktig bidrag til det urbane kulturmiljøet.
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Mark Oldham @markoldham.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Halvt horn ost skinka piffi varmt
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Mark Oldham @markoldham.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Du kan vel rane skipet i DNBs kjeller? Just one last maritimarkeolog job?
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Mark Oldham @markoldham.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Still having impact on the field of new antiquarianism though, Obi Wan.
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Mark Oldham @markoldham.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
I bet Richardson (2013) feels a bit misused!
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Mark Oldham @markoldham.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
Til: Peter Christan Frølich Fra: Humaniora
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Mark Oldham @markoldham.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
All news is Erik of Pommern news
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Mark Oldham @markoldham.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Get your scarf!
Allister Heath: The terrifying rise of archaeology will plunge us into a permanent socialist winter
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Mark Oldham @markoldham.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
Fleet Street awaits!
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Mark Oldham @markoldham.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
"Licence to Shill" should be the tabloid headline
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The Black Trowel Collective @blacktrowel.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
The EAA votes are out The great majority of our archaeological community has voted in favour of the petitions raised by #concernedEAA. We asked for a democratic process, we asked for accountability, and for the need to acknowledge the horrific genocidal policy of Israel against Gaza.
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Mark Oldham @markoldham.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Mangfold ♥️
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Mark Oldham @markoldham.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Du jobber på Grønlands hviteste og norskeste arbeidsplass!
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Mark Oldham @markoldham.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Vi trenger flere tiltak for å hjelpe folk som Kristian som nekter å integreres i det flerkulturelle samfunnet vi har i Norge.
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Mark Oldham @markoldham.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Det er ingen vits å bruke dem heller. Var på reise før jul, booket hotell gjennom reisebyrå men måtte likevel legge ut selv da jeg kom til hotellet.
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Mark Oldham @markoldham.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Fighting/Ghost type Mythical Prehistorian
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The Black Trowel Collective @blacktrowel.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
A group of current and past EAA members and action groups are calling for a (first) Counter Conference open online meeting for all of you to join to get information, voice your concerns and discuss next steps (date TBA).
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The Black Trowel Collective @blacktrowel.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Tired of excuses and obfuscation from the EAA Executive? Want a collegial and supportive society fit for its members? Then #boycottEAA Read our call for voting and boycotting below! If you want a detailed description of the events so far please read: drive.google.com/file/d/1jdGO...
Stop sign in red over the EAA Athens call. In black the text reads: “Save EAA. Vote. Boycott.”
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Sadie Watson @drsadiewatson.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
We (MOLA) can host these brilliant Fellowships so do think of us if you have an idea that you want to explore for 2 years. Feel free to email me for a chat. #Archaeology ⚱️
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Mark Oldham @markoldham.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Both starting anew and keeping up the fight are difficult and demanding processes. Have great respect and admiration for those who are trying hard to sort out the EAA.
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Mark Oldham @markoldham.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
I don't know. I am at least not going to rejoin the EAA and don't see a future for it. There is no professional body here in Norway, so that is perhaps something to work towards. Conference is more difficult to replace, but maybe Nordic TAG could become an annual event.
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Mark Oldham @markoldham.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
I disagree that it will be more efficient to reclaim it. You see how the power structures work now, how bullying and abuse are the control mechanisms. This is hard to eradicate. Let them have their shoddy club.
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Mark Oldham @markoldham.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Because it is rotten
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Mark Oldham @markoldham.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
EAA is finished. Time for a new organisation.
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Mark Oldham @markoldham.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
Happy Birthday!
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Mark Oldham @markoldham.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
God jul, Kristel!
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Mark Oldham @markoldham.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Veldig fin tekst. Mye man kan si om å være vedtak-nordmann, men vi har i hvert fall oppnådd målbare kriterier for å bli statsborgere, som er mer enn Toje og alle tilfeldighet-nordmenn 😉 (Også: utrolig trist at Aftenposten måtte bruke KI for å oversette fra svensk!)
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Steph Halmhofer @cultarchaeo.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
Got a citation alert for this very interesting new paper! The authors focus on Atapuerca, but more broadly it includes some informative discussions on archaeology and media that will be of interest to those interested in public archaeological communication. 🏺
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Atapuerca and the Media: The Newsworthiness of Archaeology and the Social Role of Journalism
This paper addresses the relationships between the Atapuerca UNESCO World Heritage archaeological system and the media. Based on a qualitative-ethnographic approach, we specifically examine how a s...
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Mark Oldham @markoldham.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
We'll get em next time!
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Mark Oldham @markoldham.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Thanks also to @joanavaldez.bsky.social and colleagues at @wessexarchaeology.bsky.social folk for good quizzing.
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Mark Oldham @markoldham.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Back home after @tag2025york.bsky.social. A good conference; great sessions, spot-on keynotes, and really well organised. Was great to meet old friends and make new connections.
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Mark Oldham @markoldham.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
TAG York: Very interesting session today on archaeology and neoliberalism, led by @haraldfred.bsky.social @drsadiewatson.bsky.social @rachelking.bsky.social and Pippa Postgate. As @guillermodiazliano.bsky.social noted, neoliberalism is the dominant paradigm in archaeology. Lots to think about!
Pippa Postgate presents Alice Clough's paper
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Harald Fredheim @haraldfred.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
Join us #TAG2025 Session 7 in LMV/036X for Archaeologies in and of Neoliberalism: Is Professionalisation a Barrier to Participation? 12.30 on Monday. @drsadiewatson.bsky.social and I reflect on development-led archaeology and museums & I'll be sharing participatorymuseums.wordpress.com/the-report/
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The Report
The Report ดูหน้าภาษาไทย Our open access project report was published on the 25th of June 2025 and launched at the GLAM Cares conference in Leeds on the 26th. It brings together the results from ou…
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Mark Oldham @markoldham.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
Perfidious Albion in practice: first we come for your beloved XXL sports shop, then take control over your frigates, and so the coup de grâce impose our climate on you!
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