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tag26exeter.bsky.social @tag26exeter.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Registration for TAG 2026 is now open! We have early bird prices until 22 October 2026. Head over to our website to book your place now! Register here: tag2026.square.site/registration

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Royal Archaeological Institute @royalarchinst.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The first lecture of our 2026-7 series is coming up soon! Join us at Burlington House or online via our YouTube livestream on Wednesday 14 October to hear Han Li from Museum of London Archaeology speak about the painters of Roman London - all welcome! 🏺 www.royalarchinst.org/events/2026/... 📷 MOLA

Han Li, Senior Building Materials Specialist examines plaster fragments from an excavation in Southwark

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National Trust Archaeology @nattrustarch.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

It's the end of Week 5 of #Bodiam100, the rain has arrived & our work is largely complete! First, we'd like to acknowledge the extraordinary team effort - with 210 participants digging, finds washing & sharing discoveries, this has been a HUGE undertaking, THANK YOU! 🧵 📷 Ellis Briley #OutInTheField

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The Govan Stones @govanstones.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

🚨🪏 NEWS! We're digging our 1,500-year-old graveyard this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday! Come see the Govan Heritage Trust dig and survey of Govan Old's ancient kirkyard between 11am and 4pm on Friday 7th, Saturday 8th, and Sunday 9th of August, 2026.

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Royal Archaeological Institute @royalarchinst.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

We are accepting nominations for the RAI Tony Baggs #Undergraduate Dissertation Prize. The details and nomination form are available at www.royalarchinst.org/grants/disse.... 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 9 December 2026 #Archaeology #StudentPrize

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Royal Archaeological Institute @royalarchinst.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐄𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐉𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐋: 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 Further details at www.royalarchinst.org/publications...

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YAC @yac-cba.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Then later today, students and early career archaeologists from across the UK (and beyond!) will be sharing their work and research at the CBA online conference. A big thank you to the @royalarchinst.bsky.social l for sponsoring Youth Day. Find out more 👉 yac-uk.org/blog/festiva... 🧵2/2

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Festival of Archaeology Youth Day 2026! - Young Archaeologists' Club

Today is this year's Festival of Archaeology Youth Day! The Festival of Archaeology is for everyone but today is when we especially celebrate the power of young people in archaeology and share new way...

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Unravelling the Palaeolithic 2026 @unravellingpalaeo.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Huge thanks to the @royalarchinst.bsky.social for sponsoring our event. Unravelling the Palaeolithic is so grateful for their support.in helping to make the event a success. Check out their activities: grants, publications, events, prizes. share.google/1IU8h84fHbRD... 🦣🏺 #UTP26

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UCL Institute of Archaeology @uclarchaeology.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

⌛Online tickets still available!⌛ Unravelling the Palaeolithic: an ECR and student-led conference with a history of showcasing excellence in research in Palaeolithic archaeology, early human origins and related fields. Preliminary programme: tinyurl.com/wh46x6f9 Booking: tinyurl.com/4t3ykesa

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Royal Archaeological Institute @royalarchinst.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

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Cat Lodge @catlodge.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Really looking forward to delivering the lecture on behalf of @nattrustarch.bsky.social @nationaltrust.org.uk

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Penny Bickle @pennybickle.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Really delighted to be speaking to the Royal Archaeological Institute in York next April, giving the Talbot Green lecture. Will be attempting to blend a "prehistoric" cheese making demonstration with talking about how Neolithic diets trouble our assumptions about human history as progress. Join us!

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Royal Archaeological Institute @royalarchinst.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

We're delighted to share our 206-7 Lecture Programme with presentations on a range of topics: Neolithic cheese making, Roman plasterwork & hoards, fieldwork at Yeavering & Bodiam, graffiti at Royston, archaeology & nature recovery at the National Trust & 17th century papercuts from Sutton House

Senior Specialist Han Li laying out fragments of Roman plaster: MOLA

Graffiti and inscriptions at Royston Cave

Peatland restoration project on Exmoor: SW Peatland Partnership

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Dr Rachel E Swallow FSA, FHistS @swallowtailarch.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Honoured to be serving once again as an officer of the Council of the @royalarchinst.bsky.social, this time as Honorary Secretary. Today marked my first meeting of a new three-year term. Good to be back in London - and with a purpose. #Archaeology

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Royal Archaeological Institute @royalarchinst.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Our final lecture of the 2025-26 season will be presented by our President, @nathaliecohen.bsky.social on ‘The Lamp of Knowledge: the symbol of the Society of Antiquaries’ Weds 13 May at 5pm. youtube.com/live/ceIiIrj...

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AGM and The Lamp of Knowledge: the Symbol of the Society of Antiquaries I Nathalie Cohen

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National Trust Archaeology @nattrustarch.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

*NEWS* Over the past 2 years, a team of archaeologists has been exploring Bodiam in E Sussex. Last year, there were several notable finds, including the surviving ‘backside’ of a #Roman pipeclay Venus figurine, nicknamed the ‘Bodiam Bum’. #Bodiam100 #FindsFriday 📷Ellis Briley, Lucy Evans

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Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 12/04/2026

This week on the Butser blog, we've written all about the origins of the wickerman, Maypole, bannock bread, butter churns & other ancient rituals to explore this Beltain season. Read more here: www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/blog/2026/4/...

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Fishbourne Roman Palace @romanpalace.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Do you want some Money? Of course you do. Here's a fund that will help early career archaeologists become *actual* career archaeologists... sussexpast.co.uk/research/the...

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Royal Archaeological Institute @royalarchinst.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

We apologise for the technical issues that affected our live stream/recording of @lettyingrey.bsky.social's lecture last night. Unfortunately, the problem was not resolved during the broadcast despite our AV provider’s (Society of Antiquaries) best efforts.

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Royal Archaeological Institute @royalarchinst.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

We’re really sorry for the issues with our livestream this evening for those joining us online for Letty’s lecture - we seem to be having some problems with the technology. Our apologies both to our speaker and the audience, we’re trying to resolve the problems!

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Royal Archaeological Institute @royalarchinst.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐚𝐭 𝟓 𝐩𝐦 Our next lecture will be presented by Letty Ingrey on 'Maritime Academy, Frindsbury: Early Neanderthal archaeology preserved in a chalk landscape capture point'. At Burlington House & on youtu.be/-8TFCyzvckU Non-members are welcome - contact us to join the guest list.

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Maritime Academy, Frindsbury: Early Neanderthal archaeology I Letty Ingrey

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Royal Archaeological Institute @royalarchinst.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

🎊𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 to Jason Cohen from UCL Institute of Archaeology who has been awarded the RAI Master's Dissertation Prize for his dissertation, Weapon Burials in Early Medieval England: A DNA-Informed Perspective. Future submission info is available at www.royalarchinst.org/grants/disse...

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Royal Archaeological Institute @royalarchinst.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐬, 𝟏𝟏𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐚𝐭 𝟓 𝐩𝐦 Dr Tony Wilmott will be presenting our next lecture on 'A small town on Hadrian's Wall? - the extramural settlement and bathhouse at Birdoswald’. At Burlington House and on youtu.be/a87uR2-M3Go Non-members are welcome - just contact us to join the guest list.

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A small town on Hadrian's Wall? I Dr Tony Wilmott

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Durotriges Dig @durotrigesdig.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

And here's an excellent recreation of the Iron Age SW gate of South Cadbury hillfort © John Swogger from the 2020 article: Hillfort gate-mechanisms by Pope, Mason, Hamilton, Rule and Swogger @royalarchinst.bsky.social which is OPEN ACCESS 👇 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #HillfortsWednesday

Black and white drawing of a large wooden gate with a happy Iron Age man standing to one side

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Royal Archaeological Institute @royalarchinst.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Congratulations to all of the shortlisted candidates for Book of the Year, and to the winners - An Irish Civil War Dugout by Marion Dowd, Robert Mulroney & James Bonsall #CALive26

The winner of Book of the Year James Bonsall, receiving the award from presenter Natasha Billson

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Royal Archaeological Institute @royalarchinst.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

We’ve had a wonderful day at the ArchaeoFair - thank you to everyone who came to chat to us! Looking forward to the Awards Ceremony coming up shortly! #CALive26

Two people sat behind a table for the Royal Archaeological Institute with books, leaflets, archaeological finds and the all important chocolate brownies on the table

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Current Archaeology @currentarchaeology.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Hello everyone, and welcome to #CALive26! It’s great to be back at @ioe.bsky.social and to be hosting our annual conference in partnership with @uclarchaeology.bsky.social again – and it’s fab to see so many people here to learn the latest news about the past.

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Royal Archaeological Institute @royalarchinst.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Congratulations and best wishes to our 2026 grant recipients! www.royalarchinst.org/grants/awards

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Royal Archaeological Institute @royalarchinst.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

We’re looking forward to attending Current Archaeology Live! in London on 28th February and proud to announce that we are sponsoring the Book of the Year Award. Come and see us at the ArchaeoFair! archaeology.co.uk/live @currentarchaeology.bsky.social @uclarchaeology.bsky.social

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Royal Archaeological Institute @royalarchinst.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Would you like to curate a lecture series? Could you support the work of our society? Would you like to attend field visits? Are you retired or working PT? If so, the role of Honorary Secretary might be right for you! The role is voluntary but expenses are paid. www.royalarchinst.org/news/2026/vo...

View of the Crypt at Canterbury Cathedral

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Buckinghamshire Archives @bucksarchives.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Want to help preserve the county's history? We're recruiting an Archives and Local Studies Senior Officer to our team! Head to the link below for more information. jobs.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/job_detail/3...

'We're Hiring!

Archives and Local Studies Senior Officer'

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Royal Archaeological Institute @royalarchinst.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐬, 𝟏𝟏𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐄𝐁 𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐚𝐭 𝟓 𝐩𝐦 - 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐬𝐞, 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧 BY Dr Rob Dinnis on ‘The evidence for early Homo sapiens in Britain: historical review and new opportunities’ Non-members are welcome but should contact admin@royalarchinst.org in advance so that we can add you to the guest list.

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Royal Archaeological Institute @royalarchinst.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟏𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐀𝐍𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐚𝐭 𝟓 𝐩𝐦 Dr Jim Leary and Dr Elaine Jamieson will be presenting our next lecture on ‘Life on the lake: The prehistory and history of Skipsea, Holderness’. At Burlington House and on youtu.be/dTxePLmT25I

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Life on the lake: The prehistory & history of Skipsea, Holderness Dr Jim Leary & Dr Elaine Jamieson

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Royal Archaeological Institute @royalarchinst.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 🎨 The Royal Archaeological Institute visit to Lincoln Cathedral, 1880

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Tom Booth @boothicus.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Incredibly useful resource! www.londonmuseum.org.uk/collections/...

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Osteological Database

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Dr Will Wyeth @willwyeth.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

This was excellent. Well worth a watch!

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Richard Nevell @richardnevell.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

A very interesting talk this evening by Alastair Oswald at @royalarchinst.bsky.social on Neolithic monuments and their relationship to woodland. www.youtube.com/live/zhFabvh... #archaeology

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Patches of the endless forest I Dr Alastair Oswald

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Dr Susan Greaney @suegreaney.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Thinking of studying for a PhD? I'd be happy to hear from anyone considering research into British or Irish prehistory, monuments, radiocarbon dating, heritage. Part-time, distance options. There are funding schemes here at @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social - but be quick, deadlines are in Jan/Feb!

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Royal Archaeological Institute @royalarchinst.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟏𝟎 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝟓 𝐩𝐦 Dr Alastair Oswald will be presenting our next lecture on ‘Patches of the endless forest: landscape, monuments and remote perception in the early Neolithic of southern England’. youtu.be/zhFabvhYk0E

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Patches of the endless forest I Dr Alastair Oswald

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Simon Trafford @simonjptrafford.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

... a special guest lecture from Nathalie Cohen from @royalarchinst.bsky.social. The IHR Discovery Courses are designed to be accessible for anyone interested in history - family and local historians, students and academic researchers are all welcome! Sign up at: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...

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Archaeology for Local History: Living in a Material World

Discovery Course 3

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Simon Trafford @simonjptrafford.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Want to use archaeology in your local history research? In my new @ihr.bsky.social 'Discovery' short course (29 April-1 May 2026) you will learn where to locate and how to use records of surveys, excavations and finds in your area. Plus a visit to the @antiquaries.bsky.social library and...

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National Trust Archaeology @nattrustarch.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

NEW Toolkit: working with experts across a number of different institutions & with support from the Royal Historical Society, we're delighted to share this FREE resource for anyone interested in or involved with the conservation & interpretation of ruins. heyzine.com/flip-book/77... #ruins 🏰

A view of the ruined castle at Scotney in Kent showing the bridge across to the main castle island, in a snow covered winter setting

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Royal Archaeological Institute @royalarchinst.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

And CONGRATULATIONS to Melissa Lambe - Highly Commended of the Early Career Archaeologist Award at the Archaeological Achievement Awards.

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National Trust Archaeology @nattrustarch.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

🎉🎉 Huge congratulations to Kayleigh Hibberd - winner of the Early Career Archaeologist Award at the Archaeological Achievement Awards! 🏆 #ChangingChalk @nationaltrust.org.uk @archaeologyuk.bsky.social @royalarchinst.bsky.social

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Council for British Archaeology @archaeologyuk.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Only a few hours left until we come together with archaeologists across the UK and Ireland to celebrate the 2025 #ArchaeologicalAchievementAwards! You can join us and cheer on the winners from home by watching our live-stream, starting 8 pm today 👉 www.youtube.com/live/GA6_QaE...

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Archaeological Achievement Awards 2025

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Royal Archaeological Institute @royalarchinst.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

We had a great day in Canterbury yesterday for our Autumn Meeting! Many thanks to our Meetings Secretaries for arranging a fabulous programme, and to our guides at St Martin’s Church, St Augustine’s Abbey and Canterbury Cathedral.

A group of people standing in front of the ruins at St Augustine’s Abbey with Canterbury Cathedral visible in the background

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Elizabeth Tingle @profliztingle.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

A splendid day was had with the @royalarchinst.bsky.social yesterday, in Canterbury. The earliest still-in-use church of St Martin, St Augustine’s monastery, the cathedral, its drains, and library ticks (arachnid variety). Thanks to Nathalie and Peter the organisers.

St Martin’s church, Canterbury, west entrance - up hill.

Romanesque nave wall ruins of St Augustine’s abbey, Canterbury.

Nave with high gothic vaults of Canterbury cathedral, looking east.

Medieval stained glass scene of The Crucifixion

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