Charlie Clark
@charliethewollie.bsky.social
UoE PhD Candidate at the Institute for Arab and Islamic Studies ✡️✝️☪️
Currently obsessed with φυλακτήρια, קמעין, late-antique Judaism/general religious fun times and museum studies.
Big fan of languages, music, escape rooms, and unnecessarily large shoes
Currently obsessed with φυλακτήρια, קמעין, late-antique Judaism/general religious fun times and museum studies.
Big fan of languages, music, escape rooms, and unnecessarily large shoes
Pinned
Sitting down with Charlie Clark: Magic, Museums and Following What Excites You
This post starts off a brand new series on the Magic Centre blog. To read more as they come out see it's homepage here! If you or someone you know in the centre would like
sites.exeter.ac.uk
A very lovely friend wrote a very lovely blog post about me following a very lovely lunch at the RAMM bar! If anyone is interested in how I got into the wonderful world of magic studies (and heritage studies hehe) give it a read: sites.exeter.ac.uk/magic/2026/0...
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We've discovered what ancient wolves were eating in the distant past!
By looking at the surface of fossil teeth, scientists have seen how wolf diet was affected by rising temperatures. This can reveal how today's wolves are affected by climate change.
Find out more 👇
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
By looking at the surface of fossil teeth, scientists have seen how wolf diet was affected by rising temperatures. This can reveal how today's wolves are affected by climate change.
Find out more 👇
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
Ice Age fossils reveal how modern wolves are adapting to climate change | Natural History Museum
Ancient wolf bones are revealing how today’s wolves might survive in a warmer world.
www.nhm.ac.uk
February 13, 2026 at 4:14 PM
We've discovered what ancient wolves were eating in the distant past!
By looking at the surface of fossil teeth, scientists have seen how wolf diet was affected by rising temperatures. This can reveal how today's wolves are affected by climate change.
Find out more 👇
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
By looking at the surface of fossil teeth, scientists have seen how wolf diet was affected by rising temperatures. This can reveal how today's wolves are affected by climate change.
Find out more 👇
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
Should I start an academic/random blog yes or no
February 13, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Should I start an academic/random blog yes or no
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Look at these beautiful glass bangle pieces!
This curved fragment of glass once circled someone’s arm in Roman Britain. A simple object, but a surprisingly rich story. It’s a type 2.Ai bangle, one of several styles found in Romano-British contexts.
February 9, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Look at these beautiful glass bangle pieces!
always love an exciting chat with @jamologies.net about our interests and where they converge hehehe
February 13, 2026 at 9:58 AM
always love an exciting chat with @jamologies.net about our interests and where they converge hehehe
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Beavers are being reintroduced in the wild in England!
The first three groups of beavers have been officially released in the past year, where they could help to capture carbon, create wetlands and shape forests.
Find out about beaver reintroduction plans 👇
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
The first three groups of beavers have been officially released in the past year, where they could help to capture carbon, create wetlands and shape forests.
Find out about beaver reintroduction plans 👇
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
100 beavers set to be reintroduced to the UK this year, with more to come | Natural History Museum
Centuries after they were wiped out, the reintroduction of beavers to the UK is gathering pace.
www.nhm.ac.uk
February 12, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Beavers are being reintroduced in the wild in England!
The first three groups of beavers have been officially released in the past year, where they could help to capture carbon, create wetlands and shape forests.
Find out about beaver reintroduction plans 👇
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
The first three groups of beavers have been officially released in the past year, where they could help to capture carbon, create wetlands and shape forests.
Find out about beaver reintroduction plans 👇
www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...
I love teaching AND organising AND the magic students - so you'd best believe I've had the best time leading a discussion about dissertation planning and time management for the Magic MA folks this afternoon
February 10, 2026 at 2:47 PM
I love teaching AND organising AND the magic students - so you'd best believe I've had the best time leading a discussion about dissertation planning and time management for the Magic MA folks this afternoon
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Legal ownership of 116 Benin artefacts cared for at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology has been transferred to Nigeria's National commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM). 1/3
📸 Uhunmwun Elao, Benin City, Nigeria. Image credit: Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.
📸 Uhunmwun Elao, Benin City, Nigeria. Image credit: Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.
February 9, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Legal ownership of 116 Benin artefacts cared for at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology has been transferred to Nigeria's National commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM). 1/3
📸 Uhunmwun Elao, Benin City, Nigeria. Image credit: Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.
📸 Uhunmwun Elao, Benin City, Nigeria. Image credit: Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.
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HJS Research Fellow Abigail Pearson has discovered a previously unidentified version of the Syriac Book of Medicines at the @bodleian.ox.ac.uk
www.ucl.ac.uk/arts-humanit...
www.ucl.ac.uk/arts-humanit...
A newly identified copy of the 'Syriac Book of Medicines'
HJS Research Fellow Abigail Pearson has discovered a previously unidentified version of an important Syriac text
www.ucl.ac.uk
February 9, 2026 at 1:49 PM
HJS Research Fellow Abigail Pearson has discovered a previously unidentified version of the Syriac Book of Medicines at the @bodleian.ox.ac.uk
www.ucl.ac.uk/arts-humanit...
www.ucl.ac.uk/arts-humanit...
LETS GOOOOOOOOOOO
News | Cambridge University transfers ownership of 116 Benin bronzes to Nigeria
Move could have a ‘domino effect’ among other western institutions, says federal body
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Move could have a ‘domino effect’ among other western institutions, says federal body
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Cambridge University transfers ownership of 116 Benin bronzes to Nigeria - Museums Association
Move could have a ‘domino effect’ among other western institutions, says federal body
www.museumsassociation.org
February 9, 2026 at 9:08 PM
LETS GOOOOOOOOOOO
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My contribution to Super Bowl Sunday is this Jewish Aramaic incantation bowl with a demon on it. From Nippur, Mesopotamia, circa 6th-7th century CE.
Truly a super bowl.
Truly a super bowl.
February 8, 2026 at 5:03 PM
My contribution to Super Bowl Sunday is this Jewish Aramaic incantation bowl with a demon on it. From Nippur, Mesopotamia, circa 6th-7th century CE.
Truly a super bowl.
Truly a super bowl.
WHY DO SO FEW EDITORS OF GREEK MATERIA MAGICA MAKE INDEXES GRRR
February 5, 2026 at 11:01 AM
WHY DO SO FEW EDITORS OF GREEK MATERIA MAGICA MAKE INDEXES GRRR
Time for one of the Most Days of all time - travelling from Bristol to Exeter this morning, heading straight to a lecture, quick break for lunch, heading into town for a meeting at the RAMM and THEN I can snooze
February 4, 2026 at 6:48 AM
Time for one of the Most Days of all time - travelling from Bristol to Exeter this morning, heading straight to a lecture, quick break for lunch, heading into town for a meeting at the RAMM and THEN I can snooze
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According to Google Translate, the modern Greek word for groundhog is μαρμότα (marmota), therefore a Greek-derived technical term for groundhog-divination would be marmotomancy (μαρμοτομαντεία).
Marmotomancy Phil.
Marmotomancy Phil.
February 2, 2026 at 2:05 PM
According to Google Translate, the modern Greek word for groundhog is μαρμότα (marmota), therefore a Greek-derived technical term for groundhog-divination would be marmotomancy (μαρμοτομαντεία).
Marmotomancy Phil.
Marmotomancy Phil.
Can confirm the weekend in Cambridge was a HUGE success
February 1, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Can confirm the weekend in Cambridge was a HUGE success
Does anyone know why Kings Cross has a Platform 0? Like was it added on the wrong end and people were like "whoops, guess this is 0 now"
January 30, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Does anyone know why Kings Cross has a Platform 0? Like was it added on the wrong end and people were like "whoops, guess this is 0 now"
WEEKEND IN CAMBRIDGE FINALLY LEZZGO
January 30, 2026 at 2:05 PM
WEEKEND IN CAMBRIDGE FINALLY LEZZGO
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BREAKING: WIN 🏳️⚧️ 💥
The High Court just refused Sex Matters' permission to ban trans women from the Hampstead ponds. We're relieved that the ponds can remain a place where trans people have always belonged.
Thank you to the all the people that pushed back against division.
The High Court just refused Sex Matters' permission to ban trans women from the Hampstead ponds. We're relieved that the ponds can remain a place where trans people have always belonged.
Thank you to the all the people that pushed back against division.
January 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM
BREAKING: WIN 🏳️⚧️ 💥
The High Court just refused Sex Matters' permission to ban trans women from the Hampstead ponds. We're relieved that the ponds can remain a place where trans people have always belonged.
Thank you to the all the people that pushed back against division.
The High Court just refused Sex Matters' permission to ban trans women from the Hampstead ponds. We're relieved that the ponds can remain a place where trans people have always belonged.
Thank you to the all the people that pushed back against division.
I love translating amulets so much y'all have no idea
January 29, 2026 at 12:15 PM
I love translating amulets so much y'all have no idea
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My (free) website for learning to read from Greek manuscripts is available. Still some tweaks to be made but it’s ready with 12 lessons, tips and hints, downloadable reports if you use it for a class, and links to lots of resources.
Please share and give feedback!
xeirographa.com
Please share and give feedback!
xeirographa.com
Xeirographa
A guided learning platform for reading Greek manuscripts with interactive transcription exercises.
xeirographa.com
December 27, 2025 at 3:59 PM
My (free) website for learning to read from Greek manuscripts is available. Still some tweaks to be made but it’s ready with 12 lessons, tips and hints, downloadable reports if you use it for a class, and links to lots of resources.
Please share and give feedback!
xeirographa.com
Please share and give feedback!
xeirographa.com
Anyone got any advice for getting back on track during a day of many distractions and timetable changes?
January 28, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Anyone got any advice for getting back on track during a day of many distractions and timetable changes?
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Eurasian Hoopoe (Upupa epops): 28cm (11in). This bird is the National bird of Israel and is the most widespread species of the genus Upupa. Native to Europe, Asia, the northern half of Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Madagascar. Terrific photo taken by David Hillman in Wales. #hoopoe #wales #nature
January 27, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Don't you love it when it rains so hard that a bloody sinkhole appears on the railway line, preventing travel to and from Exeter and Pretty Much Everywhere Else
January 27, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Don't you love it when it rains so hard that a bloody sinkhole appears on the railway line, preventing travel to and from Exeter and Pretty Much Everywhere Else
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the "medieval people didn't know how to draw animals" crowd has been real quiet ever since john siferwas dropped the Perfect Woodcock
January 26, 2026 at 3:53 PM
the "medieval people didn't know how to draw animals" crowd has been real quiet ever since john siferwas dropped the Perfect Woodcock
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Science fiction and fantasy writers owe a lot to the author Ursula K. Le Guin, who, as it turns out, was also a visual artist. Map-making helped her find her way in her invented worlds. Today, an exhibition of these works begins to unlock her secrets.
Take a Trip Through Ursula K. Le Guin’s Conjured Worlds
The fantasy and science fiction writer found her way into her invented worlds by making maps and then mentally exploring them.
hyperallergic.com
October 28, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Science fiction and fantasy writers owe a lot to the author Ursula K. Le Guin, who, as it turns out, was also a visual artist. Map-making helped her find her way in her invented worlds. Today, an exhibition of these works begins to unlock her secrets.