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Carrie Arbuckle @archaeocarrie.bsky.social · 3d

I somehow managed to miss sharing my own interview. Haha. If you’re interested in listening to how I got into studying ancient Egypt, coffins, wood, and carpentry, check it out on an episode of Ancient Office Hours with the Ozymandias Project. #Egyptology #Archaeology

The Ozymandias Project @theozymandiasp1.bsky.social · 25d

On today’s episode of AOH, Dr. Caroline Arbuckle MacLeod, an Egyptologist and professor of Near Eastern Archaeology at the University of Saskatchewan, discusses her interest in daily life, beliefs, and preservation of ancient Egyptian sites, woodworking and the significance of woods in coffins.

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Carrie Arbuckle @archaeocarrie.bsky.social · Jul 19

I love this.

Nina Willburger @drnwillburger.bsky.social · Jul 19

This well-preserved early medieval wooden flask once contained a beer that had been strengthened with honey. It was found in Trossingen. Due to the water-logged condition of the area, many wooden objects have survived. Dating 580 AD

📷 @almbawue.bsky.social

🏺 #archaeology

A weathered, round wooden canteen with a flat base, central spout, and two carved side handles. The surface shows deep cracks and a rough texture, indicating age and use. The canteen has a barrel-like shape, photographed against a black background.

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John J Johnston @johnjjohnston.bsky.social · Apr 29

Delighted to see that the trailer is now online for PHARAOHS: RISE AND FALL, the six part television series for Go Button Media, which I filmed in July 2024. Very happy that a few familiar faces are joining me for the ride! #Egyptology

m.youtube.com/watch?v=0Zq7...

Pharaohs: Rise & Fall - Season 1 Trailer

YouTube video by Go Button Media

m.youtube.com

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Carrie Arbuckle @archaeocarrie.bsky.social · May 21

Check out these fantastic 18th/19th century attempts to draw hieroglyphs. They are incredible. Particularly this… anteater Amit? Just wonderful. This copy of the original from Bologna is in the Prague National Museum. #Archaeology #Egyptology

Fake hieroglyphs from the 18th/19th century.

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Carrie Arbuckle @archaeocarrie.bsky.social · May 18

This is the first room about the history of beer from the Pilsner Urquell “experience” in Prague. I love it. The music playing is an interpretation of the hymn to Nikasa. Other goods to agriculture and beer included too! It was awesome. #Mesopotamia #Egyptology #Archaeology #Beer

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Carrie Arbuckle @archaeocarrie.bsky.social · May 14

I keep having to attend these too - three presentations so far that are basically, look at this fun tool for making syllabi - but also you have to pretty much only have in person assignments now, but remember that those are also bad for critical thinking and accessibility. Teachers - make it work!

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Carrie Arbuckle @archaeocarrie.bsky.social · May 13

Oh no! I bought mine from a nursery, so they already had a bit of a start…

Carrie Arbuckle @archaeocarrie.bsky.social · May 11

That’s awesome! I think chopsticks are a great substitute!

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Carrie Arbuckle @archaeocarrie.bsky.social · May 11

No, papyrus plants don’t grow in the wild in Sumer, as far as I know. They used the giant reed - the Arundo donax. (Check the CDLI wiki for more: cdli.ox.ac.uk/wiki/doku.ph... ).

Cuneiform Writing Techniques [CDLI Wiki]

cdli.ox.ac.uk

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Carrie Arbuckle @archaeocarrie.bsky.social · May 11

My little papyrus garden is going strong… raising the plants I need to make papyrus sheets with my students next year!! #Archaeology #Egyptology #IDidntQuiteThinkThroughAllThatThisProjectEntailed

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Carrie Arbuckle @archaeocarrie.bsky.social · Apr 5

Thanks Julian! I so appreciate that!

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Carrie Arbuckle @archaeocarrie.bsky.social · Apr 2

I am delighted that USask understands the value of hands-on experiences in the classroom. Looking forward to some experimental archaeology in the classroom!! #Archaeology #Egyptology #MesopotamianArchaeology

College of Arts and Science, University of Saskatchewan @usaskartsci.bsky.social · Apr 1

Caroline Arbuckle, this year's winner of the Lesley Biggs Early Career Teaching Fellowship, will give USask students hands-on experience with tools and technologies of the ancient world. @usask.bsky.social

USask teaching fellowship winner invites students to press papyrus and grind barley

St. Thomas More College faculty member Dr. Caroline Arbuckle (PhD) is the winner of the 2024-25 Lesley Biggs Early Career Teaching Fellowship from the College of Arts and Science

artsandscience.usask.ca

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Carrie Arbuckle @archaeocarrie.bsky.social · Mar 26

Last chance to download this for FREE! It gets a price tag after the 31st!!! #Archaeology #Egyptology

Carrie Arbuckle @archaeocarrie.bsky.social · Mar 17

It’s up! You can download a PDF of ARCHAEOLOGICAL WOOD AND WOODWORKING for free until March 31! Tree science, dendrochronology, tool marks, and Egyptian coffin case studies! #Archaeology #Dendrochronology #Egyptology

doi.org/10.1017/9781...

Screenshot of a book cover - Archaeological Wood and Woodworking

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Carrie Arbuckle @archaeocarrie.bsky.social · Mar 18

Thanks Myles!!

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Carrie Arbuckle @archaeocarrie.bsky.social · Mar 18

Beautiful! I hope it comes in handy!

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Carrie Arbuckle @archaeocarrie.bsky.social · Mar 17

It’s up! You can download a PDF of ARCHAEOLOGICAL WOOD AND WOODWORKING for free until March 31! Tree science, dendrochronology, tool marks, and Egyptian coffin case studies! #Archaeology #Dendrochronology #Egyptology

doi.org/10.1017/9781...

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Carrie Arbuckle @archaeocarrie.bsky.social · Mar 15

I might be able to help, too, particularly if it’s funerary.

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Carrie Arbuckle @archaeocarrie.bsky.social · Feb 25

I’ll be in Toronto to give a talk on March 20th - but you can tune in from anywhere! #Egyptology #Archaeology

Lyn Green @wadjetweret.bsky.social · Feb 25

Toronto Chapter of the SSEA presents a FREE hybrid lecture
on 20 March 7pm Eastern
ANCIENT EGYPTIAN COFFINS & CARPENTERS
by Dr. Caroline Arbuckle McLeod
@archaeocarrie.bsky.social
"We will see what the study of wood and coffins can help us understand about the ancient human past"
Register below

Ancient Egyptian Coffins and Carpenters

We will see what the study of wood and coffins can help us understand about the ancient human past,.

www.eventbrite.ca

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Anna Garnett @beketaten.bsky.social · Feb 22

Written 78 years apart and very interesting to compare. What is the future of #Egyptology?

#WeekendReads #Egypt #Archaeology #Futures

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Carrie Arbuckle @archaeocarrie.bsky.social · Feb 13

Awesome!!

Carrie Arbuckle @archaeocarrie.bsky.social · Feb 13

Finished checking the proofs for my Archaeological Wood and Woodworking ‘Element’ (Coming Soon!) - then went to the wood shop to make a quick sorting box for the garage. Not the prettiest work, but she gets the job done haha #Archaeology #Dendroarchaeology #Egyptology

Proof of the Cambridge University Element Archaeological Wood and Woodworking

A modest sorting box that the author put together

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Carrie Arbuckle @archaeocarrie.bsky.social · Feb 13

You’re already in! 😉

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Carrie Arbuckle @archaeocarrie.bsky.social · Feb 13

Hi Lyn! No problem! Will I see you in Toronto in March?

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Carrie Arbuckle @archaeocarrie.bsky.social · Feb 5

Done!

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Carrie Arbuckle @archaeocarrie.bsky.social · Feb 5

Egyptology Starter Pack has been updated - do let me know if you or somwbody you know is missing! (Or if you want to e removed!) #Archaeology #Egyptology go.bsky.app/ypboLQ

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