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Simon Orchard @simonorch.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Until Max left us last autumn i would have said Shut up and take my money. Mind you, I did have a small Cave Canum sign in rhe hall

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Simon Orchard @simonorch.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

our species is responsible for infinitely more than domestic cats, who only exist thanks to us and only exist in the numbers they do because of our numbers

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Vindolanda Charitable Trust @vindolandatrust.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Keep up to date with our Vindolanda excavation progress by watching our latest video update from the site ⬇️ Vindolanda Excavations 2025: Video Update #6 youtu.be/fqFAEm-Vugk

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Pete Savin @petesavin.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Found during excavations at #Vindolanda fort just south of Hadrian’s wall this writing tablet made of thin sheets of wood was uncovered dating between AD95-105 to Sulpicia Lepidina from Claudia Severa inviting her to a birthday party. The final lines are in Claudia’s own hand

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Simon Orchard @simonorch.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Magna Roman fort excavations on Hadrian's Wall, part of the @vindolandatrust.bsky.social and where i'll be excavating the next two weeks. #archaeology #Roman #Hadrianswall

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Simon Orchard @simonorch.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

Replace Russian with German..sounds familiar doesn't it?

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Pete Savin @petesavin.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

I took the opportunity during this dry weather to revisit the Roman bridge abutment on the North Tyne close to Chesters Fort #HadriansWall

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Simon Orchard @simonorch.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

I spent 13 years living in the arctic, Tromsø North Norway. I've seen them at their best.

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Pete Savin @petesavin.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

A view of the northeast corner of Vindolanda looking south. Over the next few years this area will be explored including this years excavation within the fort. The walls show constant rebuilding since their construction in AD214 but 8 other forts lie beneath since the founding of the site in cAD85.

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Simon Orchard @simonorch.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

The reconstruction is an incredible piece of work in itself. Who knows what might turn up this year or at Magna as we get into som nice anaerobic fort ditches

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Simon Orchard @simonorch.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

Makes the Vindolanda chamfron look rather ordinary

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Pete Savin @petesavin.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

A video I’ve recently finished giving an update on the latest excavation at Carlisle #uncoveringromancarlisle youtu.be/Zq8es5osM1c?...

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Uncovering Roman Carlisle February 2025

YouTube video by Roman History Walks

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Simon Orchard @simonorch.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Well that was a headline i never expected to see. Had to check the date wasn't April 1st.

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Simon Orchard @simonorch.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

That's the problem, we have a GE here in Norway this autumn and i'd love to vote green, but as it stands they're more red with a light green wash applied on top. There's no good answer, but at least PR here gives them a better chance. I also have voting rights in the uk still.

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Simon Orchard @simonorch.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

I would vote green if they put the needs and well being of the planet and all living things before those of a single species. But very few people would go along with that voluntarily, and so here we are.

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Simon Orchard @simonorch.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Russia leaves Ukraine...the end.

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Simon Orchard @simonorch.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Here's another Ornatrix. Celio archaeological park, Rome. Own photo

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Simon Orchard @simonorch.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Cracking program, thoroughly enjoyed it, the thrill of discovery never gets old does it. Only another 4 months until i dust off my trowel and go searching for Romans again.

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Simon Orchard @simonorch.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

I wonder what treasures and surprises will turn up this year, from both Vindo and Magna.

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Simon Orchard @simonorch.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

I have it in the living room 😂

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Pete Savin @petesavin.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

If you are kind enough to view my videos on YouTube could you give me a like and if possible a subscribe, it costs nothing but helps me create more content 🙏🏻😊

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Simon Orchard @simonorch.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

There's nothing positive about that photo, it's a lifeless glass and metal desert

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Simon Orchard @simonorch.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

I'm fortunate enough to be in a position that allows me the time and money to volunteer on archaeological projects. I'm very well aware how poorly paid archaeology is so am more than happy to pay if it helps fund a project.

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Simon Orchard @simonorch.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

Meat drones to soak up Ukrainian resources. And it works for them, no need for fancy expensive tech.

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Simon Orchard @simonorch.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Looking forward to getting back there next year

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Simon Orchard @simonorch.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Quantity, it's all about quantity. Start addressing the cause, not just the symptoms.

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Simon Orchard @simonorch.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Keep on blaming the symptoms, never the cause.

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Simon Orchard @simonorch.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

I have spondylolisthesis, standing still or moving slowly means lower back pain and stiffness after an hour, but needs must. A good museum for me includes places I can sit to stretch out the muscles

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Simon Orchard @simonorch.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

And for those that may not have heard. Magna started turning up shoes this year as well. Given where the excavations are heading next year, i'd say watch this space!

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Simon Orchard @simonorch.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Continuing the long and proud tradition started by Helena 1700 years ago

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Simon Orchard @simonorch.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Marcus Aurelius Antoninus doesn't have the same ring to it

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Simon Orchard @simonorch.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

I would hope and it would be interesting to know if the film prompts an uptick in searches for words like Geta, Caracalla, Macrinus and Jugurtha

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Simon Orchard @simonorch.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Saw it yesterday, ok so we all knew they mangled emperor timelines and yes, sharks, rhinos were just silly, however i did have to smile at some of the small details. Spotted a Lucius Verus bust, some correct armour for early 3rd C, inspiration from Caligula, a Numidian kings name. Nerdy easter eggs

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Simon Orchard @simonorch.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

The #Vindolanda 5k+ shoes are well known, but this year the trust's other site, Magna, 2 years in to a 5 year project, started to produce shoes as well. Next year will, i'm sure, produce more as the focus will be on lovely anaerobic fort ditches

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Simon Orchard @simonorch.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

If it's available at the Vindo museum bookshop, I'll pick up a copy when I return to the excavations again next year.

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Simon Orchard @simonorch.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Ja, Pz.Abt. Norwegen hadde vært basert i Jessheim/Trandum området hele tiden siden det bli opprettet i 42. Her er hvor de ble losset i Oslo. Jeg har et par amerikansk presse bilder fra episoden

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Simon Orchard @simonorch.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Dette er 10 juni 45 i Oslo, ikke en overgivelse for dette skjedde 8 mai selvfølgelig, men overlevering av stridsvognene, de har kommet fra Jessheim/Trandum, etterpå kjører de opp Ekerberg. Ironisk nok ble alle overført til forsvaret og det finnes film av de på Oslos gater under en øvelse i 1950

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