Someone is definitely eyeing up the post-popcorn potential of that there plastic horse…
If your dad is the kind of man who is constantly thinking about the Roman Empire, then one of my books would make the perfect Father's Day gift. And both of them are currently reduced if you buy direct from the publisher here: tippermuirbooks.co.uk/product/the-...
#RomanSiteSaturday #FathersDay
Delighted that my Roman Camps in Scotland (2011) is now Open Access!
Thanks to Society of Antiquaries of Scotland and Ordnance Survey
My #HillfortsWednesday 'Out of Office' 🧐 remains on while I am in France, carefully & accurately researching the origins of the ancient Gauls... 🤨🤔
This horse is CLEARLY made of plastic, not wood. How many MORE inauthentic popcorn-holders must we endure?
A chance find made during re-examination of zooarchaeological remains from Fishbourne Roman palace could push back the timeline of the introduction of rabbits to Britain by more than a millennium.
⚠️ Durotriges Big Dig OPEN DAY alert ⚠️
Sunday 28 June 10-4.30
Free Parking (on private land) at North West Farm Winterborne Kingston Dorset DT11 9AT
The dig is a 20 min walk but minibuses are available
Guided tours PLUS the Big Dig Brewhouse, cafe + chips!!
Maybe see you there? #Durotriges26
How to point properly in archaeology: no 531
Here Robin demonstrates the masterful use of both height and (the mark of a true professional) a pointing trowel when communicating to Mike and Tim, who are investigating a Bronze Age pit
#Durotriges26 #Archaeology #Archeology
Disputed lyrics no. 73 *Car Wash* by Rose Royce (1976):
"You might not ever get rich" (True) ✅️
"But let me tell you it's better than digging a ditch" (False) ❌️
Whatever *it* is, digging an Iron Age ditch at #Durotriges26 is so much better
I had so much fun bringing this thing to Sark. We all had a go on it during our break times.
It will take me more practice to get it to Diodorus Siculua' standard: 'for when they blow upon them, they produce a harsh sound, suitable to the tumult of war.'
Duncan Mackay
Dr Alan Montgomery
Curator Rob
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Dr Toby Driver
NEW OPEN ACCESS E-BOOK: 'Roman Camps in Scotland' by @drbecjones.bsky.social
Our 20th open access e-book will be of interest to those who wish to know more about the archaeology of the Roman army, its campaigns in northern Britain and the ancient military mind: www.socantscot.org/news/new-ope...
Check out this Trojan Horse popcorn bucket for The Odyssey, coming to theaters on July 17! 🐴
