Britannia: Roman Britain
I couldn't find a starter pack about it so I though I'd put together a list of people who may have heard of it. Plus a few more, probably.
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@davidebb.bsky.social
@megalithic.bsky.social
Megaliths and✨SO MUCH✨more. Browse our🗿WORLDWIDE 📜 ancient site 🗺️ map/database/gallery. 🪨 Early Prehistory🏺to 1100CE 🏛️ Andy B posting✨ Main site: https://www.megalithic.co.uk Everything else: https://www.megalithic.co.uk/linktree/
@yorkarchaeology.bsky.social
Independent educational charity and leading professional archaeological organisation. Follow for the latest news and updates from our team.
@elericousins.bsky.social
Asst Prof in Roman Archaeology at Durham. Likes all things Roman Britain/Gaul/Germany and Roman religion, with a side helping of art and epigraphy. Also likes trees and hills.
@wittspat.bsky.social
Specialist in Roman mosaics, with particular interests in iconography and antiquarian illustrations; also hedgehogs in any medium. Author. Membership Secretary asprom.org (posting personally).
@valeofdurhamarch.bsky.social
Archaeology and history writer for Focus on the North East magazine. Investigating the archaeology of the Vale of Durham.
@tessmachling.bsky.social
Archaeologist, gold & torc researcher, chocolate artefact maker and mum. Often post about cats who aren't mine..... Views all my own 😊 She/her 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ My work on torcs & gold: https://bigbookoftorcs.com
@sussexflo.bsky.social
The Sussex PAS team records archaeological finds discovered by the public. This page is to provide a window into our work, and provide information regarding events and finds days.
@suegreaney.bsky.social
Archaeologist | Neolithic Britain & Ireland | Heritage interpretation | Lecturer at University of Exeter
@stelingard.bsky.social
History & archaeology, esp. of northern England. Alumnus @ Sheff & Brum history. Freelance researcher & project manager in heritage sector @ www.sglingard.com. Chair @StHelensTownAFC.bsky.social.
@staysleeping.bsky.social
Historic Environment Record Officer for Northamptonshire. Local government archaeologist and runner. ❤️ art, music, science and kind fools
@simonelliott20.bsky.social
Archaeologist, historian and broadcaster. Author of over 20 best selling and award winning books on the Classical world. Passionate about sharing my love of the ancient world on the tellybox, pods, print and guide lecturing.
@sherdnerd.bsky.social
Archaeologist, PhD researcher @ Newcastle University (economy of Roman Britain + Mancetter-Hartshill mortaria), Roman pottery specialist/enthusiast/obsesser, crocheter, cat lover, Long Covid sufferer.
@sedgefordarch.bsky.social
SHARP is a long-term, independently run archaeological research project investigating the range of human settlement and activity in Sedgeford, Norfolk. https://www.sharp.org.uk/
@scarf-scot.bsky.social
The Scottish Archaeological Research Framework at the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. www.scarf.scot Explore and contribute! #HESSupported #archaeology #scotland #heritage #research
@sarahebond.bsky.social
Roman historian, digital humanist & contributor at Hyperallergic Book 📕 Strike: Labor, Unions & Resistance in the Roman Empire (Feb. 2025) : https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300273144/strike/ Pasts Imperfect: https://pastsimperfect.substack.com
@samleggs22.bsky.social
Lecturer in Computational Archaeology at Edinburgh Uni - early medieval bioarchaeology #isotopes diet & mobility, cemeteries, data viz, R enthusiast (she/her)
@romanscotland.bsky.social
All about Roman Scotland and beyond. Run by AndrewTibbs.bsky.social | formerly @RomanScotland and @AndrewTibbs | Hon Research Fellow at Aberdeen Uni
@romanpalace.bsky.social
Romans, Archaeology, Museums, Typos. We're not a villa and we don't do Latin.
@robin-f.bsky.social
Historian of Roman and early medieval Britain @ Boston College. Writes history from archaeology/material culture. Recently finished a book on Roman dogs. Distracting myself from thinking about the US political Hellscape by thinking about 5th c Britain.
@remade-uor.bsky.social
UKRI Future Leaders funded project led by Dr Peter Bray based at University of Reading - Archaeology. We're examining the chemical composition of copper alloy artefacts from across the UK using pXRF and MP-AES analysis, looking for reuse & recycling.
@rakshadigs.bsky.social
🏺Archaeologist, Broadcaster, Award winning Author #Booksky 📕. BAFTA and Equity member 🎥 President Council for British Archaeology Research Affiliate @Pitt_Rivers Agent: http://www.miradormanagement.co.uk Insta: @raksha_digs All views my own!
@rachelbsinger.bsky.social
Environmental historian of post-Roman Britain and Merovingian Gaul. PhD Candidate at Georgetown University researching plague, climate, rebel nuns, and disaster. Philly sports fan and weird rescue animal enthusiast by night. rachelbsinger.com
@profdanhicks.bsky.social
Museum Curator and Professor of Contemporary Archaeology, Oxford University • Fellow of St Cross College, Oxford • Tutor Art/Anthropology • https://linktr.ee/danhicks
@profaliceroberts.bsky.social
Prof of Public Engagement in Science, Uni of Birmingham; anatomist, author, broadcaster; vice President of Humanists UK. All views my own.
@pottedhistory.bsky.social
Potted History: Ancient maker of replica ancient pottery, shaper of clay, builder of kilns, maker of tools, Experimental archaeology: Ceramic Technology. Prehistory Neolithic, Bronze-Age, Iron-Age, Roman, Anglo-Saxon and Mediaeval.
@philbarrett.bsky.social
Retired, Grumpy old git (Mustn't grumble). Interests inc. #Archaeology, #LiDAR, Photography, Countryside.
@petesavin.bsky.social
Hadrian’s Wall tour guide, archeological photographer sampler of tea. Please DM for personalised tours or image use.
@perlineamvalli.bsky.social
Archaeologist Mike Bishop bluets(?!) 'that famous wall' as he walks, drives, cycles & flies Hadrian's Wall armed only with a bejewelled Creative Commons licence. Blog: perlineamvalli.wordpress.com Website: perlineamvalli.org.uk
@oxfordarchaeology.bsky.social
Passionate about uncovering history, committed to heritage. We’re a leading archaeology charity in the UK, trusted by partners and communities for over 50 years. Visit oxfordarchaeology.com for insights on our discoveries and projects.
@nattrustarch.bsky.social
Sharing information about archaeology at National Trust places across England, Wales and Northern Ireland
@minimuslatin.bsky.social
Minimus sum, mus sum. (I am Minimus, I am a mouse.) I live at Vindolanda with my Roman family, and in Suffolk with Dr Helen Forte. We like to make Latin fun!
@metadot.bsky.social
Finds & Archives Project Officer @ Greenlane Archaeology Ltd in Ulverston, Cumbria. Loves small finds, cats, archiving and archives.... And databases/metadata😄
@mercianarch.bsky.social
Archaeological research company specialising in training, field schools, experience opportunities, community archaeology & public involvement.
@mearcsteppende.bsky.social
PhD candidate at Boston College dissertating on settlement, the environment and human landscapes on the 4th-8th c. estuarine Forth, Clyde, and Tay. Originally from Appalachian Kentucky. Writing at https://trevors-newsletter-bb53ab.beehiiv.com/.
@mattpope.bsky.social
Archaeologist & Associate Professor in Palaeolithic Archaeology at UCL, where we run the PaPa MSc programme. Researching Neanderthal archaeology in La Mancheland & Western Doggerland, from Boxgrove to La Cotte. Provide Geoarch expertise to ASE. He/Him 🏺
@matthewcollins.bsky.social
Archaeology, University of Cambridge | The Globe, University of Copenhagen Ancient Proteins | Medieval Manuscripts | Proteomics and AI | 🇺🇦
@matthewball.bsky.social
Roman coins for @findsorguk.bsky.social at the British Museum. Vice-President of the Royal Numismatic Society. Tired and gin-dependent. Loves Roman Britain, poking around medieval churches, gardening, and drawing. West Midlands and, unfortunately, London.
@mark-walters.bsky.social
Archaeologist at Heneb: The Trust for Welsh Archaeology. Into: Sound & Music, Photography, Botany, Environment, Palaeontology, Geology, Astronomy, Art, LiDAR, 3D, 15th-19th c. Fortifications & Industrial Archaeology, Ancient History, Numismatics, Gaming
@marcusmauney.bsky.social
Scribbler. Working on Prosopography in the 3rd Century Roman Empire. Late Roman Empire/Late Antiquity/Early Middle Ages enjoyer. North Carolina expat in California. Appalachian and old man undergrad.
@mancent.bsky.social
Archaeologist and historian. Author. Course Director and lecturer of Independent Adult Education Provider MANCENT. Director Roman Gask Project. Loves all things Roman and Silkroad, and lots and lots of ancient glass.
@lizmarlowe.bsky.social
Art History & Museum Studies Prof. Ancient Rome, object biography, epistemology, museums, display, looting, provenance, forgery.
@leetoone.bsky.social
Lee Toone - Specialist in Romano-British coinage, co-author of The London Mint of Constantius and Constantine, second edition just published. Yorkshire, UK. https://britannianummaria2024.blogspot.com
@kmurphster.bsky.social
Archaeologist. GIS, databases & survey. Mostly Romans, but now straying into the Early Medieval. She/Her. 🇨🇦 in 🇬🇧. Wear a mask! 😷 Views my own. Currently Data Scientist on @remade-uor.bsky.social
@kayth.bsky.social
Archaeologist #roman #pottery #childhood. Was Kayt_MB. Co-founder of BAJR RESPECT. Author of 50 Finds From #Childhood (Amberley Press). UCL & University of Leicester. Current PhD looking at Romano-British Tettina. My own musings. She/Her.
@judeplouviez.bsky.social
Archaeologist, retired but still involved, especially in Suffolk’s archaeology and Rescue, the British Archaeological Trust
@jimleary.bsky.social
Archaeologist & writer. Senior lecturer at Uni of York. Books: The Story of Silbury Hill; The Remembered Land; Footmarks, a journey into our restless past. Agent: JP Marshall.
@jfarley.bsky.social
Romano-British and public archaeologist, Project Curator of Archaeological Assemblages at the British Museum, PhD "Petuaria: Finding its Place in Roman Britain". ROYS and ROYSCast https://play.acast.com/s/627bb65a6cf5d400137e0530 royscast@gmail.com
@jewrywallroman.bsky.social
Jewry Wall: A real Roman experience located on the site of Leicester’s 2nd Century Bathhouse inside a Grade II listed 60’s brutalist concrete Trevor Dannatt building www.leicestermuseums.org/jewry-wall/
@ipswichmuseums.bsky.social
From mammoths to masterpieces, we’re wild for history, buzzing about art, and all about adventure! Explore Christchurch Mansion and (in 2026) Ipswich Museum & Ipswich Art Gallery. 🖼️🦣
@intarcheditor.bsky.social
#OpenAccess peer-reviewed #digital #journal for #archaeology at University of York (UK). Posts by Judith Winters (Ed) #publication #digital #heritage 🏺
@helspencer.bsky.social
Head of Research at Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. PhD in archaeological glass science. Consultant in museum and heritage collections care. Trustee at Tarbat Discovery Centre. Interested in all things #archaeology #museums #glass #Scotland #heritage
@gregwoolf.bsky.social
Historian and archaeologist of the ancient world. New York and the East Neuk of Fife.
@followinghadrian.bsky.social
Hadrianophile "omnium curiositatum explorator" #Hadrian1900 https://followinghadrian.com/
@fenken.bsky.social
Archaeological geophysicist, heritage nerd, Running Punk, musician and ex-dancer.
@eric180uk.bsky.social
Senior Archaeological Investigator @ Historic England. Landscape Archaeologist. Pub Lover. Cricket Tragic. Guitar Hero. BHAFC fan. Husband. Dad. Views my own.
@eleanorghey.bsky.social
Museum archaeologist and numismatist working with Iron Age and Roman coins.
@egalarch.bsky.social
South Uist. Archaeologist at UHI North, West and Hebrides/UHI Archaeology Institute. Archaeology of islands and coasts in prehistory. Sand, weather, and also digital heritage #UistUnearthed https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/archaeology-institute
@durotrigesdig.bsky.social
Investigating the Iron Age and Roman period in SW Britain. Bournemouth University #HillfortsWednesday Posts (mostly) by Miles Russell
@drtobydriver.bsky.social
🛩️ Aerial Archaeologist @ Royal Commission, Wales | Trustee: Cambrians & AARG | Author: HILLFORTS OF IRON AGE WALES | Prehistory | Landscape archaeology | Personal account https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-toby-driver-fsa-9394203b
@drsueoosthuizen.bsky.social
Professor (Em.) of Medieval Archaeology, University of Cambridge. Early #medievalEngland c400-1200CE; #commonrights & governance; #fen #watermanagement; #landscape⚱️& 🗃️. #medievalsky Research & publications @ https://profsusanoosthuizen.wordpress.com
@drsadiewatson.bsky.social
Archaeologist, working on social value from the developer-funded system. SE London, Roman City, MOLA in Hackney. she/her. 🏺🏛️👷♀️My views. Cyclist. Cats and daughters.
@drnwillburger.bsky.social
Archaeologist | Permanent Representative of the Director, Archäologisches Landesmuseum Baden-Württemberg | Adjunct lecturer State Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart | Private account, views are mine 🖖
@drjeball.bsky.social
#Roman & conflict archaeologist; Freelance archaeological writer; Lecturer in Ancient History at Manchester Met University; Honorary Research Fellow & University Teacher at the University of Liverpool.
@drdragases.bsky.social
Scholar of Fortune @History Department - Ghent University. Everything you wanted to know about The Fall of Rome but were afraid to ask. Gallivanter extraordinaire. Italophile.
@donomeara.bsky.social
Archaeologist based in North East England, interested in all things archaeobotany, environmental archaeology, and local history and archaeology research. Editor of Archaeologia Aeliana.
@davidrobertsarch.bsky.social
Archaeologist at Cardiff University, directs Teffont Archaeology. Views my own not my institution's.
@davidpetts1.bsky.social
Rewriting archaeology, @durham_uni Land/seascapes- old music/books - folk traditions - early med/ post med Britain / Armorica - views own - incorrigibly plural - Pleasant Green; Dept of Works
@davidhiggins.bsky.social
Professor of Environmental Humanities at the University of Leeds, UK. Working on culture and environmental crisis. Writing a book about birds, loss, and restoration. Worried parent. Opinions my own. Reposts ≠ endorsement.
@danielmaclean.bsky.social
Early Medievalist, Pictus obsessus and bronze vessel nerd. 46/282 Munros. With some added Crofting and Common Grazings.
@danielcockling.bsky.social
Archaeologist, particularly of the early medieval persuasion. Lives in the North. *insert bit about this nonsense not being the views of my employer* He/Him
@colmuseums.bsky.social
We're renowned for Romans, cuckoo about clocks and wild for animals! Custodians of Colchester Castle, Hollytrees Museum and Colchester's Natural History Museum.
@classicalalan.bsky.social
Historian, artist, tour guide and FSAScot. A lover of legend and folklore. Order my book 'Walking the Antonine Wall' here: http://rb.gy/y8eyyi
@chloeduckworth.bsky.social
Archaeologist, lecturer, author, TV presenter. Newcastle University, Great British Dig, LBA Books. She/her.
@chattyplatty.bsky.social
Senior Lecturer in Ancient History and Archaeology at RHUL. Multisensory Living in Ancient Rome: Power and Space in Roman Houses (Bloomsbury, 2019). Obsessed with all things Roman, oh and guinea pigs 🐹. 💙💛
@catrees.bsky.social
Archaeologist in North Wales. Currently studying PhD looking at death in Pre-Roman Wales. Other interests include making random stuff and scruffing my hounds.
@boyleg.bsky.social
Museum Archaeology & Heritage Consultant (former Bristol Museum Senior Curator) Current Chair of CBA Trustees, Pucklechurch PC, Avon Local Councils Assn., & Bristol & Glos Archaeology Society. Treasure Valuation Committee member, Granny & Bristol Bears fan
@boothicus.bsky.social
Bioarchaeologist. Amateur Scarecrow. Ancient DNA Lab @ The Francis Crick Institute
@benpaites.bsky.social
Curator at Colchester Museums. Specialising in roman archaeology and LGBTQ+ history. Also cat dad to Artemis and enthusiastic Gaymer. He/Him Author of 50 LGBTQ+ Finds: https://www.amberley-books.com/50-lgbtq-finds.html Website: https://www.ben-paites.com
@benjwestwood.bsky.social
Archaeologist & Durham Finds Liaison Officer for @findsorguk.bsky.social & the British Museum @FLODurhamFLO in the other place. Archaeology, Football (Wolves FC 🐺), Politics ('milquetoast social democrat' ;) - what else is there? Oh yeah, ADHD
@beccyscottuk.bsky.social
Woman of Kent | recovering Curator | Wessex Archaeology| Neanderthal-botherer | Akela | submerged landscapes, paths and tracks | #IceAgeIsland #archaeology #palaeolithic
@artefactual.bsky.social
Aerial photography | GIS | Sarsen stone | landscape archaeology | archaeological comics | archives | YAC Leader | MHFA | FSA | MCIfA | all my own views
@archanchistleic.bsky.social
Profiling students, staff and general amazingness of the School of Archaeology and Ancient History at the University of Leicester.
@archaeonado.bsky.social
Galloway Hoard Researcher at National Museums Scotland. Author of Crucible of Nations: Scotland from Viking Age to Medieval Kingdom and other archaeology content. https://www.nms.ac.uk/profile/dr-adrian-maldonado See also @almostarch.bsky.social
@archaeomurray.bsky.social
Curator, archaeologist and occasional knitter |🏴| exploring the research potential and legacy of ‘legacy’ collections | Love me some Picts
@archaeobuchanan.bsky.social
Associate professor, Landscape archaeologist, early medieval and Roman landscapes, frontiers and borders, spatial arrangements of the built environment, GIS, remote sensing, human-environment interactions.
@archaeoborders.bsky.social
Archaeologist of borders, Anglo-Welsh borderland and its folklore, digital humanist, University of Birmingham. Archaeologist in Residence, Offa's Dyke Association. All ops my own. archaeoborders.wordpress.com
@archaedelle.bsky.social
Archaeologist in Wales 🏴 | Finds Officer based in Amgueddfa Cymru 🏛️ | PhD on Iron Age mortuary practices 🛖 | ADHD: expect typos 🥲 | she/her | all views are mine!
@antiquityj.bsky.social
Antiquity is a bimonthly review of world archaeology edited by Professor Robin Skeates. Please be aware that we sometimes share relevant images of human remains. https://antiquity.ac.uk/
@angiembolton.bsky.social
Curator of Archaeology, parent, ex-Finds Liaison Officer, co-Sec of @SocMusArch, curious person, Jackapoo & Staffie owner, glass half full. All opinions my own.
@abeeby.bsky.social
#Archaeologist, pottery and ceramic building materials specialist, archaeological manager, Roman enthusiast, #Lincolnshire yellowbelly, dad, liberal. Views own.
@50sherdsofgrey.bsky.social
Freelance (semi-retired) Roman pottery specialist, etc. Woke, proghead, currently politically homeless. #sherdnerd #photogrammetry (t.ly/QqYaD) #FBPE #FBPR
@andyagate.bsky.social
Archaeologist, Finds Liason Officer for Northumberland and Newcastle, Visiting Fellow Newcastle University.