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Nicky Garland

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Training and Communications Manager at the Archaeology Data Service 💾 at University of York - prehistorian, phd, #vegan, runner 🏃‍♂️ training, #digital #preservation #archaeology 🏺

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Nicola Rennie @nrennie.bsky.social · 31/12/2023
Ending 2023 with a final blog post reflecting on some of the changes I've made to my #RStats workflows this year! 📄 template files and repositories 🎨 linting and styling ✍️ Quarto extensions Link: nrennie.rbind.io/blog/four-wa... #RStats #RLadies #QuartoPub
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Four ways to streamline your R workflows | Nicola Rennie
Finding ways to reduce manual tasks when programming, like copying and pasting files or code, can save you time and minimise the risk of errors. This blog post guides you through a few small changes t...
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The Carpentries @carpentries.carpentries.org · 29/06/2026
The Carpentries 2026 Community Survey is open, and your feedback matters! Whether you're a learner, Instructor, Instructor Trainer, Maintainer, or workshop host, we want to hear from you! ⏰ The survey takes 5 minutes, and closes on 10 July. 👉 Complete the survey: forms.gle/WvFhKpvuYZRs...
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Annual Community Survey
The Carpentries periodically conducts a community survey for the Core Team to assess the needs of the community, and adopt mechanisms to address them. The report from the 2023 survey was published on ...
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ATRIUM Research @atrium-eu.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Next week, the ATRIUM Summer School kicks off in Athens! 🏺 It will take place at the Athens University of Economics and Business, in cooperation with the Center for Digital Humanities at Princeton & the Athena Research Centre. 🔸 More: atrium-research.eu/events/atriu...
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ATRIUM Summer School - Athens Greece
Facilitating access to digital research infrastructures and advancing frontier knowledge in the arts and humanities - across disciplines, languages and media.
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The 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 #DigitalHeritage
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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)
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...
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National Library of Scotland @natlibscot.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
What gets saved from the web – and what disappears? Join us and colleagues at the University of Edinburgh to learn how to hack, preserve, and use digital archives 🖥️ Learn how to: 🔎 See underlying web structures and metadata 🔖 Reshape how web pages display 🗺️ Navigate digital collections
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Archaeology Data Service @ads-update.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
🏺 Free Expert-Led Training on the Reactive Digital Twin 🏺 Thirteen episodes of the ARTEMIS Learning Series are now available, guiding you through the full life of the Reactive Heritage Digital Twin, from the founding idea to the operational system. To watch the series visit: buff.ly/ybPigzf
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ATRIUM Research @atrium-eu.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
🤔 Missed the latest ATRIUM TNA Showcase + Q&A? 👀 Catch up on the recording via our YouTube channel to learn more about what it is like to complete a TNA research trip with ATRIUM! 🚨 The current call for applications is open until 31 May 📽️ Watch & subscribe: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqVc...
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ATRIUM TNA Showcase + Q&A 2026
The TNA Showcase + Q&A 2026 was recorded on 14th April at 11:00 CET, featuring recipients of ATRIUM's Transnational Access Travel Grant Scheme: Eric Okoyo (British Institute in Eastern…
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Isabelle Marie @isabellemarie.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
England. Roman woman's remains found during hospital dig. #Archaeology www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Roman woman's remains found during Colchester hospital dig
The lead coffin found in Colchester contains the remains of a high-status woman, experts say.
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DARIAH-EU @dariaheu.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Have you considered a fully funded research visit with @atrium-eu.bsky.social?
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ATRIUM Research @atrium-eu.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Recipients of the ATRIUM Transnational Access travel grants scheme often share their experiences as testimonials on our TNA Blog🏺 🔸 You can read about their approaches, new skills and rewarding times they had here: atrium-research.eu/blog/ 🔸 More: atrium-research.eu/travel-grants/
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Digital Curation Centre @digitalcuration.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Join us next week for the next DRI webinar, this week we introduce the @ads-update.bsky.social with guest speaker @nickyjgarland.bsky.social Register your place ⬇️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dri-webina...
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Brian Croxall @briancroxall.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Remember that class I taught this semester: AI for the Humanities? I've just published the syllabus, reading list, and all the assignments on @kcommons.bsky.social. Come and get them! #openaccess #citepedagogy works.hcommons.org/collections/...
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Search AI for the Humanities, 2026
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Alex Brandsen @alexbrandsen.nl · 20/04/2026
Last week, I gave a 45 min workshop on Text Mining in archaeology, at the ARCHON Research School of Archaeology research day. The slides and practical are available on my github if anyone wants to do or give the workshop: github.com/alexbrandsen...
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GitHub - alexbrandsen/ARCHON-text-mining-workshop-2026: ARCHON 45 minute text mining workshop
ARCHON 45 minute text mining workshop. Contribute to alexbrandsen/ARCHON-text-mining-workshop-2026 development by creating an account on GitHub.
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Ben Elliott @archsoundscapes.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/archives/vie... That should give you plenty to play with!
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Star Carr and Lake Flixton archives
Star Carr is arguably the most well known Mesolithic site in Europe. The potential of this area was first discovered by the work of local amateur archaeologist John Moore in the late 1940s, who realis...
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Archaeology Data Service @ads-update.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
📢Announcement! Ingest launches April 28th—our new deposit system for archaeology & heritage science data 🎉 A new fast, flexible system that validates as you go. Supporting many file formats, Ingest handles any deposit size. Free training provided after launch. Find out more here: buff.ly/YogwX5S
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ATRIUM Research @atrium-eu.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
We are very excited to announce the ATRIUM TNA showcase and Q&A 2026! This is an opportunity for recipients of the TNA scheme to share their experiences of the scheme with anyone interested in learning more. 📅 Tues 14 April 11:00 CET 🔸 Register via Zoom here: atrium-research.eu/news/tna-sho...
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DANS @dans-knaw-nwo.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Contribute to the The Turing Way Book at the NL Hub (20 May, The Hague). A collaborative Book Dash where you improve the book and join its community. For data professionals: share methods, case studies, workflows or editing skills. Apply by 4 May: edu.nl/chh7y #openscience #dataprofessionals
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
⭐ New Training Video Available ⭐ In January our team presented a webinar that explored some of our new services: the Catalogue of Services and HSDS Data Catalogue. In case you missed it the video is now avalible via the ADS YouTube Channel or can be found here: buff.ly/uDVwR1U
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ATRIUM Research @atrium-eu.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Did you hear that we are #HIRING? ATRIUM is seeking an experienced integration developer to support the technical integration of the project, and is recruiting via DARIAH-EU 🏺 📍 Remote (Austria/France/Germany) 🔜 Deadline: 20 April 🔸 Read more and apply: atrium-research.eu/news/job-opp...
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The Carpentries @carpentries.carpentries.org · 26/03/2026
The workshop teaches the fundamentals of Python, preparing learners to: • Automate repetitive tasks to process data efficiently • Use conditionals to initiate code • Write functions to perform tasks • Create plots to recognise trends, patterns, and relationships within datasets.
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The Carpentries @carpentries.carpentries.org · 26/03/2026
We’re excited to invite you to our Software Carpentry Python: Coding for Beginners workshop in partnership with @instats.bsky.social! 📆 Dates: 22-23 April 2026 ⏰ Time: 8:00am - 12:00pm ET (UTC -4) 🖥️ Location: Zoom Our #Python workshop is for those with little or no prior experience in programming.
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Europeana @europeana.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Are you an educator, GLAM professional or climate advocate interested in helping learners connect with climate issues? Join our Education and Climate Action Communities for a webinar on using #CulturalHeritage as a resource for teaching about #ClimateChange! 🗓️ 8 April 📍 Online 🔗 bit.ly/4bTWOB4
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
🏺 Attending the UK Archaeological Sciences Conference this year? 🏺 Our Collections Manager, Valeria Carrillo Garza, will be giving a talk on Tuesday 31st about the HSDS. We will also have a table so if you are curious about the RICHeS facilities, or how to deposit make sure you pay us a visit.
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Antiquity Journal @antiquity.ac.uk · 19/03/2026
Read the newly-published research in Antiquity 🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
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Vehicles of change: two exceptional deposits of destroyed chariots or wagons from Late Iron Age Britain | Antiquity
Two exceptional metalwork deposits, discovered at Melsonby, North Yorkshire, together constitute one of the largest Iron Age hoards recovered in Britain. Dominated by ornate horse harness and vehicle parts, these first-century AD assemblages provide possibly the first evidence for four-wheeled wagons from Iron Age Britain. Associated geographically and temporally with another hoard found in 1843 and with the Late Iron Age ‘royal site’ at Stanwick, these deposits have the potential to broaden our understanding not only of the varied forms of wheeled transport but also of expressions of wealth, status and elite mortuary practices in Iron Age Britain.
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Antiquity Journal @antiquity.ac.uk · 19/03/2026
📰 Melsonby Hoards "are reshaping understanding of wealth, technology and ritual practices in ancient Britain" 🏺 #AntiquityResearch #ArchaeologyNews via @heritagedaily.bsky.social www.heritagedaily.com/2026/03/majo...
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Darren Dahly @statsepi.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Every day is a good day for sharing one of the most useful papers about research data ever written. PLEASE get your people to understand and follow this advice. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Data Organization in Spreadsheets
Karl W. Broman
& Kara H. Woo
Pages 2-10 | Received 01 Jun 2017, Accepted author version posted online: 29 Sep 2017, Published online: 24 Apr 2018

    1. Introduction
    2. Be Consistent
    3. Choose Good Names for Things
    4. Write Dates as YYYY-MM-DD
    5. No Empty Cells
    6. Put Just One Thing in a Cell
    7. Make it a Rectangle
    8. Create a Data Dictionary
    9. No Calculations in the Raw Data Files
    10. Do Not Use Font Color or Highlighting as Data
    11. Make Backups
    12. Use Data Validation to Avoid Errors
    13. Save the Data in Plain Text Files

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Spreadsheets are widely used software tools for data entry, storage, analysis, and visualization. Focusing on the data entry and storage aspects, this article offers practical recommendations for organizing spreadsheet data to reduce errors and ease later analyses. The basic principles are: be consistent, write dates like YYYY-MM-DD, do not leave any cells empty, put just one thing in a cell, organize the data as a single rectangle (with subjects as rows and variables as columns, and with a single header row), create a data dictionary, do not include calculations in the raw data files, do not use font color or highlighting as data, choose good names for things, make backups, use data validation to avoid data entry errors, and save the data in plain text files.
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Nicky Garland @nickyjgarland.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
I've been working on this survey about adding API capabilities to the ADS for a while - see a summary of the results here with plans for next year #digital #archives #API #archaeology
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Archaeology Data Service @ads-update.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Last year we issued a survey to explore implementing Application Programming Interfaces allowing us to understand the best ways to make our vast collection of archaeological resources more accessible and useful to our diverse user base. To find out more about what we learnt, visit: buff.ly/Svybnbv
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
⭐ Collection Feature ⭐ We want to highlight the Digital Archive from a Geoarchaeological Evaluation at Jubilee Gardens. To find out more about the project background, how heritage science was used to reconstruct the landscape, and explore the Internet Archaeology article, visit: buff.ly/uwt0Mf7
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ATRIUM Research @atrium-eu.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Our latest informational video outlines how 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴: 𝘈 𝘋𝘈𝘙𝘐𝘈𝘏 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭 has been designed to publish research outputs with a Diamond Open Access model, guided by the ATRIUM Peer Review Framework 💎 🎦 Watch our colleagues explain how it works: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNhy...
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ATRIUM Peer Review Framework | 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴: 𝘈 𝘋𝘈𝘙𝘐𝘈𝘏 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭
This informational video outlines how 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴: 𝘈 𝘋𝘈𝘙𝘐𝘈𝘏 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭 is designed to openly publish diverse research outputs, with a diamond Open Access model. In…
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 11/03/2026
If plant-based foods must be more honest, let’s do the same for meat – fancy some ‘cow muscle’? | Deirdra Barr
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If plant-based foods must be more honest, let’s do the same for meat – fancy some ‘cow muscle’? | Deirdra Barr
EU rules banning terms such as ‘bacon’ for veggie products are problematic, btw cow muscle = steak, says the Vegetarian Society’s Deirdra Barr
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Pat Thomson @patthomson.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Academic writers often feel uncomfortable but that’s often OK Here’s why patthomson.net/2026/03/08/g...
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getting comfortable with being uncomfortable
Good academic writing means sitting with a discomfort that never entirely goes away. It’s not a discomfort that comes from having nothing to say. Most of us have more than enough ideas crowding the…
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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
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National Heritage Science Forum @nhsf.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
📢 TOMORROW! 📢 Don’t miss this free training session with the Heritage Science Data Service! 💡 Data Management Plans for Heritage Science ✨ 24th February 2026 ✨ 11:00-13:00 (GMT) ✨ Open to all, but registration is required: buff.ly/BD8JjNH @hsds-update.bsky.social @ads-update.bsky.social
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Upcoming Training: Data Management Plans
At the end of the month the HSDS will be running a free, two hour training session to  introduce participants to data management plans (DMPs), specifically within the heritage science sector. This…
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
🏺 The HSDS Guides to Good Practice are here! 🎉 We have recently made a comprehensive update to the ADS Guides to Good Practice, recognising how effective data management can transform heritage science research. To find our more and explore the guides, visit: buff.ly/43HL9YB
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socmedarch.bsky.social @socmedarch.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
📢 CALL FOR PAPERS! We're delighted to announce details of this year's SMA Annual Conference. Theme is Heritage Science & the call for papers is now open. Full details on the conference & how to submit abstract are available here: medievalarchaeology.co.uk/sma-c… We look forward to hearing from you!
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
🏺 Need to know how to effectively plan your project data? 💾 Our upcoming training session will tell all you need to know about data management plans for heritage science. 📆 24th February 2026 ⏰️11:00-13:00 (GMT) 📍Online Webinar To find out more and register visit: buff.ly/0UoBvEV
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Archaeology Data Service @ads-update.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
The EAA 2026 call for contributions has been extended until the 9th of February! 🗒️ Session format: Papers, maximum 15 minutes each For more information about the session and application, please visit: archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/news-events/...
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EAA 2026 Call for Papers – Archaeology Data Service
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Archaeology Data Service @ads-update.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
🏺 We're Hiring! ✨️ We are excited to announce we are looking for a new Digital Archives Assistant to join our team! 🕓️ Apply by 15th February! 👉To find out more and apply visit: buff.ly/S1Ozc59
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Open Research at York @uoyopenres.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
The York Open Research Awards are back for 2026! 🎉 The call for submissions is open until Monday 27 April 📆 We are keen to recognise and reward a diverse range of projects, and this year we are offering additional prizes to ensure that all researchers at York have the opportunity to participate...
York Open Research Awards: Innovation, advocacy and good practice in open research across all disciplines at York. Supported by UKRI Research England.
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The Carpentries @carpentries.carpentries.org · 28/01/2026
In our third thread on #CarpentriesResources, we would like to highlight resources available to Carpentries Instructors. We would love to hear from other communities as well about the resources they rely on to build stronger, more connected, inclusive, and resilient communities.
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Archaeology Data Service @ads-update.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Swipe to see our latest Collection Highlight 👉 The ADS would like to highlight a recently published archive, The Corpus Vitrearum Medii Aevi. The CVMA is the international research initiative dedicated to recording medieval stained glass. 🎨 To read more about this archive, visit: buff.ly/y1Q6pX8
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 23/01/2026
Nine bedrooms, seven untimely deaths: can ‘cursed’ Venice palace finally attract a buyer?
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Nine bedrooms, seven untimely deaths: can ‘cursed’ Venice palace finally attract a buyer?
Palazzo Ca’ Dario, empty for years, has failed to find a new owner, with local legends suggesting it is jinxed It ought to be an estate agent’s dream. Primely positioned on the banks of the Grand Canal in Venice, just steps away from the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, the storied Palazzo Ca’ Dario has shimmered on the water since the late 15th century, its elegant early Venetian Renaissance facade among the city’s most distinctive. Named after its first owner, Giovanni Dario, a diplomat hailed a hero after securing a peace treaty with the Ottoman empire, over the centuries the palazzo has been home to nobles, merchants and even British rock music royalty. In 1908, it was painted by Claude Monet during his trip to Venice and one year later was cited by Henry James in his travelogue Italian Hours. Continue reading...
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
🏺 Missed the latest CIfA Tea Break Talk? Our Director, Prof Julian Richards, recently gave a talk introducing the Heritage Science Data Service, and covering our recent work. 💻 To find out more and watch the full talk visit buff.ly/otveIMq #CIfA #DigitalHeritage #HeritageScience
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Archaeology Data Service @ads-update.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
📣 Call for Papers - EAA 2026 Athens Papers are invited for a session organised by the ADS related to the broad area of metadata enrichment, FAIR principles, and engaging content for user communities. 🗒️ Papers, 15 min 🕑 Deadline: 28 January 2026 For more information please visit: buff.ly/G5f4pi2
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Heritage Science Data Service @hsds-update.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
🏺 Looking to learn something new this January? 🎉 Next week the HSDS will be running a free, hour long webinar to explore our two new services. To register and find out more about this webinar please visit: buff.ly/UplJBhu
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Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI) @dri.ie · 05/01/2026
Start 2026 off right with a DPASSH conference proposal submission and make a plan to join us in #Belfast this summer! #DigiPres #CFP #Play ➡️ Ready, Set, Preserve! Making Space for Play in Digital Preservation
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AIS CR @aiscr.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
🆕 We’ve launched the AIS CR Blog! A new blog bringing clear context to AIS CR tools, data, and digital archaeology. We’re starting with 3 posts: why the blog exists, DOIs, and this year’s Summer School. 🔗 www.aiscr.cz/blog/
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AIS CR @aiscr.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
🎉 The new AIS CR and AMCR websites are live! We have launched fully redesigned and now also English-language versions of our web platforms. The update improves clarity, navigation and access to information. Explore the new sites! ✔️ www.aiscr.cz ✔️ amcr-info.aiscr.cz
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