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Nordic Theoretical Archaeology Group @nordicarchtag.bsky.social · 3d

We are extending the Call for Papers until Oct 22, we hope to see you in Kalmar!

(The website will be updated with this date soon.)
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Nordic TAG 2026

The Nordic TAG (Nordic Theoretical Archaeology Group) Conference 2026 will be held at Linnaeus University in Kalmar, Sweden on 6-9 May. It is organized by the Department of Cultural Sciences at the Fa...

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Nordic Theoretical Archaeology Group @nordicarchtag.bsky.social · 6d

Deadline approaching!

22 sessions
4 workshops
1 castle

Get your abstracts in for #NordicTAG by Oct 15, and come visit us on the shores of the Baltic in Kalmar!

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Dr Irene Selsvold @selsvold.bsky.social · 13d

Publication alert 🔔

My article 'Out of the Temples and into the Streets: Reassembling the Christianisation of Roman Urban Space’ is now out in FirstView from Antichthon. OA access here:

doi.org/10.1017/ann....

#ancientBlueSky #Archaeology

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Dr Irene Selsvold @selsvold.bsky.social · 21d

My review of Sitz, Pagan Inscriptions, Christian Viewers is out in Journal of Roman Studies! A solid work that should be in your Late Antiquiy shelf!
Found here: doi.org/10.1017/S007...

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Nordic Theoretical Archaeology Group @nordicarchtag.bsky.social · 24d

We would like to remind you that there is still ample time to submit a paper proposal for one of our exciting sessions! 15. October is your date, and the information is found below 👇

Nordic Theoretical Archaeology Group @nordicarchtag.bsky.social · Jun 16

With thanks to everyone who submitted a session proposal, we are excited to announce that the Call for Papers for Nordic TAG 2026 is now live!

Check out an exciting array of sessions & workshops, and get your abstract(s) in before Oct 15.

lnu.se/en/meet-linn...

#NordicTAG2026

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The Watching Brief @watchingbrief.bsky.social · Sep 10

EAA Claims Victimhood on the Belgrade 2025 Conference Crisis

w/ @andybrockman.bsky.social

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EAA Claims Victimhood on the Belgrade 2025 Conference Crisis

YouTube video by The Watching Brief

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Joana Valdez-Tullett @joanavaldez.bsky.social · Sep 10

New link to request a special EAA meeting. If you haven’t yet, consider signing it ee-eu.kobotoolbox.org/x/QInTdoHZ

Enketo Express for KoboToolbox

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Archaeologists Against Apartheid and Genocide @archagainstaparth.bsky.social · Sep 9

EAA members: 305 signatures needed on this. The aim of the meeting is to discuss again the genocide in Gaza, and the handling of the situation by the Exec. Board. Now is the time to make our voices heard. Deadline = end Sept, but don’t delay, sign & share now #eaa2025 #🏺
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Call for a Special Meeting of the EAA

Recent events during the Annual Meeting of the European Association of Archaeologists* have generated profound discontent and distrust toward the current Executive Board among members of the associati...

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Dr Irene Selsvold @selsvold.bsky.social · May 22

My article about the fate of Roman graves and burial places in the Christianisation is now available Open Access! One of my pictures also grace the journal cover 🤓
Available here: doi.org/10.5617/acta...

The already-dead and the Christianisation of Western Asia Minor | Acta ad archaeologiam et artium historiam pertinentia

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Dr Irene Selsvold @selsvold.bsky.social · May 21

Deadline approaching for sessions for Nordic TAG 2026! I hope to see some Mediterranean sessions and papers there! #classicaltheory

Nordic Theoretical Archaeology Group @nordicarchtag.bsky.social · May 20

Hey 🏺 archaeologists on bluesky!

Bookmark your calendars for 6-9 May at Linnaeus University in Kalmar 🇸🇪 & submit your session proposal for #NordicTAG2026 - deadline 31 May

Don't miss our keynote speakers, inc. @yannisham.bsky.social & @evamol.bsky.social!

More info: lnu.se/en/meet-linn...

A conference poster showing a white dove spray painted on a brick wall.

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Dr Irene Selsvold @selsvold.bsky.social · Apr 18

Excellent analysis by @rajoyce.bsky.social! ⬇️

Rosemary Joyce @rajoyce.bsky.social · Apr 17

If I were still blogging at “Ancient Bodies, Ancient Lives” I’d be discussing this story. How exactly does the causal chain work here? When we talk about environmental effects that contribute to human actions, that shape them, we often (not always) talk as if it’s a direct push. That’s…unlikely. 1/

British rebellion against Roman legions caused by drought, research finds

The pivotal ‘barbarian conspiracy’ of AD367 saw Picts, Scotti and Saxons inflicting crushing blows on Roman defences

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Dr Irene Selsvold @selsvold.bsky.social · Apr 17

I will be talking about Etruscans, rubble, pots and ritual at The Norwegian Institute in Rome on Tuesday! There will be pizza 🤠

www.hf.uio.no/dnir/english...

Irene Selsvold & Rebecca Ringdahl: A New Etruscan Cult Complex at Vulci? Research and Excavation in the 'Understanding Urban Identities' project (2019-2025) - The Norwegian Institute in Rome

Institute seminar 22 April 2025 Irene Selsvold (The Norwegian Institute in Rome) and Rebecca Ringdahl (University of Lund) present the excavation project at Vulci.

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Dr Irene Selsvold @selsvold.bsky.social · Apr 1

Today: took anaticulae to see the Ara Pacis. Always a pleasure!

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Dr Jo Ball @drjeball.bsky.social · Mar 19

An adorable #Roman toy horse on wheels, with a small hole in the nose for a string to pass through to pull the little guy along the floor. It has some painted detail including a blanket/saddle on its back; it is 1800-2000 years old - but looks just like a modern toy! 🐴 (📷BM) AncientBlueSky

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Dr Irene Selsvold @selsvold.bsky.social · Mar 16

Small blip: I meant to say Call for Sessions, not Papers

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Dr Irene Selsvold @selsvold.bsky.social · Mar 16

CFP for TRAC 2025 Online edition is out! Very exited to see a special focus on cross pollination, transitions and new materialities, so if anyone is looking for a session partner let me know!
Image credit: @trac_conference Instagram
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Sissel Undheim @unsissel.bsky.social · Mar 4

Another postdoc position in the Study of Religion @ UiBergen - this one for a research project on strong individual commitment in ancient forms of #Christianity, as part of the big ERC project RADHEART led by @laurafeldt.bsky.social 🌟
#AncientBluesky #AcRel #SBL www.jobbnorge.no/en/available...

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Study of Religion (276308) | University of Bergen

Job title: Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Study of Religion (276308), Employer: University of Bergen, Deadline: Tuesday, April 22, 2025

www.jobbnorge.no

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Dr Irene Selsvold @selsvold.bsky.social · Mar 5

The light well did it for me!

Dr Irene Selsvold @selsvold.bsky.social · Mar 5

FINALLY got to to visit this Mithraeum at Ostia today. Chef’s kiss!

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Colleen Morgan @clmorgan.bsky.social · Mar 4

Amazing postdoc with the Heritage for Global Challenges Research Centre here at York:

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Jobs - The University of York

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Dr Irene Selsvold @selsvold.bsky.social · Mar 4

As always I hope to see some Classical archaological theory 🔥

Dr Irene Selsvold @selsvold.bsky.social · Mar 4

Call for sessions is open for #NordicTAG2026! The theme is extremely relevant and I look forward to interesting discussions on archaeology and activism! The conference is as usual also open for all kinds of theoretical approaches and exploration 🤸🏼‍♀️

Nordic Theoretical Archaeology Group @nordicarchtag.bsky.social · Mar 3

The call for sessions (including regular sessions, workshops, & panel discussions) for #NordicTAG2026 is now open 🎉

The theme of the Conference is Activate Archaeology for Just Futures! More details here: lnu.se/en/meet-linn...

Sessions deadline 31 May. Call for papers to follow.

#AcademicSky

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Dr Irene Selsvold @selsvold.bsky.social · Feb 28

Analysis of political meddling and academic freedom in the Nordics by the brilliant Sari Nauman (in Swedish)

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Akademisk frihet kräver framförhållning

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Prof. Elaine Chalus @profelainechalus.bsky.social · Feb 27

Lecturer in Ancient History
University of Leeds #skystorians 🗃️www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMA796/l...

Lecturer in Ancient History at University of Leeds

Discover Lecturer in Ancient History jobs and more in higher education on jobs.ac.uk. Apply for further details on the top job board.

www.jobs.ac.uk

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