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Philip R Nigst @philipnigst.bsky.social · 10d

Wonderful HEAS Road Trip to Willendorf, Nussdorf and Traismauer! - We explored the prehistoric and Roman archaeology of the Traisen and Wachau valleys.
@heasvienna.bsky.social @rebaysalisbury.bsky.social @dominikhartmann.bsky.social @uhaunivienna.bsky.social @univie.ac.at @palarchgroup.bsky.social

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Yale Classics Library @yaleclassicslib.bsky.social · 23d

New issue of Journal of Roman Archaeology Vol. 28, No. 1 (2025) www.cambridge.org/core/journal... @cambup-archaeology.cambridge.org @dominik-hagmann.bsky.social @lsnasrallah.bsky.social

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HEAS @heasvienna.bsky.social · Sep 2

We have a new #HEASBlog on our website!

Students from @dominik-hagmann.bsky.social's #AI and Interdisciplinary Research course at @univie.ac.at's Department of #EvolutionaryAnthropology got hands-on experience with cutting-edge robotics at #general_laser.at in Vienna.

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You, Robot: Experiencing Robotics First-Hand at General Laser - HEAS

By: Dominik Hagmann As part of the University of Vienna’s course “AI and Interdisciplinary Research” held at the Department of Evolutionary Anthropology in the summer term of 2025, students from diver...

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HEAS @heasvienna.bsky.social · Jul 17

We have a new #HEASBlog on our website.
#HEASVienna members @dominik-hagmann.bsky.social and @nisaiduna.bsky.social discuss their @univienna #kinderuni course Exploring Ancient Foodways – An archaeological journey into Roman dietary habits at Kinderuni Wien 2025.
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Sample table laid out with Roman artifacts

Nisa presenting on vegetables to the participants

Nisa holdin up a pottery shard for the participants

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BAG Österreich @bagoesterreich.bsky.social · Jul 28

🎉 Save the Date! 🎉

The Bioarchaeological Society of Austria is turning 10!
We warmly invite you to celebrate with us at the

10-Year Anniversary of the Bioarchaeological Society of Austria

🗓 Thursday, 23 October 2025
📍 Georg-Coch-Platz 2, Vienna

More details to follow – stay tuned!

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HEAS @heasvienna.bsky.social · Jul 2

New Publication!

New Article by #HEASVienna member @dominik-hagmann.bsky.social on 'Home is where my villa is: a machine learning-based predictive suitability map for Roman features in Northern Noricum (ca. 50–500 CE/Lower Austria/AUT)'

#HEASPublications

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New Publication by HEAS Member Offers New Insights into Ancient Roman Settlement Patterns in Austria - HEAS

Dominik Hagmann’s latest research, „Home is Where my Villa Is: A Machine Learning-based Predictive Suitability Map for Roman Features in Northern Noricum (ca. 50–500 CE/Lower Austria/AUT),“ was recent...

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Dominik Hagmann @dominik-hagmann.bsky.social · Jun 30

I'm really excited to share that my latest paper, based on my dissertation, has been recently honored as the Paper of the Month by the Journal of Roman Archaeology! 🏛️✨

Check out 'A system of ups and downs: Roman rural landscapes in Northern Noricum,' now available #openaccess!

#RomanArchaeology

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Anna Willi @annabwilli.bsky.social · May 30

Last year I ended my project about Roman stylus tablets, which was funded by the @gerda-henkel-stiftung.de, early – for my dream job. But before I did, we filmed a series of short videos about the project, and the first episode is now live. (English Version available) ⬇️⬇️⬇️
#ancientbluesky🏺

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L.I.S.A. @lisa.gerda-henkel-stiftung.de · May 28

Schreiben wie die alten Römer: Mit Unterstützung der @gerda-henkel-stiftung.de erforscht Dr. Anna Willi die Materialität römischer Wachstäfelchen. Was uns die unscheinbaren Tafeln verraten, erzählt sie in der ersten Episode unserer Videoreihe. lisa.gerda-henkel-stiftung.de/tabulae_cera...

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Dominik Hagmann @dominik-hagmann.bsky.social · Apr 1

I’m thrilled to share some exciting news: Today I started my new position as Curator of Roman Archaeology at the State Collection of Lower Austria | @unikrems.bsky.social – I look forward to the journey ahead and to contributing to the rich archaeological #heritage of #Carnuntum and beyond!

Cast-iron pillar with an elaborately styled capital, originally part of the structural system of the former tobacco factory in Hainburg, now integrated into the museum depot of the State Collections of Lower Austria (Landessammlungen Niederösterreich) at the Kulturfabrik Hainburg. The ornamental column exemplifies late 19th-century industrial architecture, blending functionality with classical design elements.

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exnihilonihil.bsky.social @exnihilonihil.bsky.social · Mar 10

Important dataset #ancientBluesky

Dominik Hagmann @dominik-hagmann.bsky.social · Mar 10

Thrilled to announce that our comprehensive digital archaeological dataset from the go!digital 3.0 project #IUENNA is now accessible via #ARCHE! Explore detailed records across the whole #Jauntal in #Carinthia and beyond. This project was funded by @oeaw.bsky.social

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Dominik Hagmann @dominik-hagmann.bsky.social · Mar 10

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Dominik Hagmann @dominik-hagmann.bsky.social · Mar 10

Thrilled to announce that our comprehensive digital archaeological dataset from the go!digital 3.0 project #IUENNA is now accessible via #ARCHE! Explore detailed records across the whole #Jauntal in #Carinthia and beyond. This project was funded by @oeaw.bsky.social

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ACDH @acdh-oeaw.bsky.social · Mar 6

New #ARCHE Data Collection online!
The IUENNA collection is a comprehensive set of digital archaeological data describing sites Globasnitz, Hemmaberg, Jaunstein, Jauntal and St Stefan. The project was carried out by @oeai.bsky.social and kaernten.museum.
More at hdl.handle.net/21.11115/000...

Text on Image: The IUENNA collection aims to provide an exemplary model study and a sustainable long-term archive of archaeological data from one of the most critical Late Antique landscapes in the Southeast Alpine region. It includes a diverse array of digital and digitized resources focused on archaeological research and documentation in Jauntal. The data stems from archaeology, geophysics, born-digital data, documentary photography, environmental archaeology, restoration, and architectural research. It has been collected over decades and consists of text, tables, databases, raster datasets, vector datasets, and 3D data.
Raster and vector data are particularly relevant to photography, graphics, and geoinformation fields, representing topographic surfaces, spatial geometries, and including qualitative and quantitative attributes.

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Dr Tom Horne @hornesupremacy.bsky.social · Mar 6

🏛 Fascinating find of a #Roman weapons cache in the Danube Limes Roman fort of Cannabiaca in Austria:

'In a small, carefully dug pit, the archaeologists came across a hidden cache of weapons. At least eleven spear or lance points and one projectile point were recovered' - m.noen.at/tulln/archae...

Sensationsfund in Zeiselmauer: Römisches Waffendepot entdeckt

Bei den aktuellen Arbeiten zur Wasserleitungsverlegung kam ein spektakulärer Fund ans Licht: Ein verborgenes Waffendepot aus römischer Zeit.

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Yale Classics Library @yaleclassicslib.bsky.social · Mar 4

New volume of Journal of Archaeological Science Vol. 176, (2025) www.sciencedirect.com/journal/jour... @dominik-hagmann.bsky.social

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Roman Military Equipment @equipmentroman.bsky.social · Oct 22

Registration for ROMEC XXI in 2025 (Brno, Czech Republic, 2–6 June 2025) is now open and the website live: www.arub.cz/romec2025/

- Archeologický ústav AV ČR, Brno

ROMEC 2025 21st Roman Military Equipment ConferenceBrno, Czech Republic, 2-6 June 2025 ROMAN BODY ARMOUR AND OTHER DEFENSIVE EQUIPMENT DEDICATED TO JON COULSTONS MEMORY AND LEGACY Welcome to the 21th ...

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HEAS @heasvienna.bsky.social · Feb 24

@barbarahorejs.bsky.social introducing #LasseSörensen as part of the #HEASSeminar in #ArchaeologicalScience taking place now online and in-person @univie.ac.at

HEAS @heasvienna.bsky.social · Feb 19

We are looking forward to welcoming #LasseSörensen to Vienna for the #HEASSeminar in #ArchaeologicalScience on Monday the 24th February at 12:30 CEST.

Register on our website for online or in-person participation 🔗👇

HEAS Seminar Series - Archaeological Science - HEAS

As part of the HEAS Seminar Series in Ancient Genomics Lasse Sörensen from Copenhagen Museum will give a talk on FROM STONE TO HOME – exploring polished stone tool biographies and their social and eco...

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HEAS @heasvienna.bsky.social · Feb 25

New Publication

HEAS member @dominik-hagmann.bsky.social has a new publication on 'I walk an ancient road: A straightforward methodology for analyzing intra- and inter-regional connectivity systems along Roman Frontier Zones (c. 1st—5th century AD)'

See more on our website 🔗👇

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New Publication: Exploring Roman Frontier Mobility with GIS and Network Analysis - HEAS

We are pleased to announce the publication of the new research article “I Walk an Ancient Road: A Straightforward Methodology for Analyzing Intra- and Inter-Regional Connectivity Systems along Roman F...

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Megan @meganfoodhistorian.bsky.social · Feb 23

For anyone interested in #archaeology I've created an 'Archaeologists of UK & Europe' starter pack of archaeologists, researchers, and institutions. If anyone suited would like to be included, reach out
#uk #europe #history #skytorians #histsky #medieval #prehistory
go.bsky.app/9rhAGCa

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Dominik Hagmann @dominik-hagmann.bsky.social · Feb 22

Excited to share my new paper in the #JournalOfArchaeologicalScience
The study from the Danube Limes (Noricum) reveals insights into movement, trade, and military logistics. 🔗 Read more 👉🏻 doi.org/10.1016/j.ja...

#RomanArchaeology #GIS #FrontierStudies #AncientMobility @heasvienna.bsky.social

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A conceptual workflow diagram illustrating the methodology used in the paper “I Walk an Ancient Road: A Straightforward Methodology for Analyzing Intra- and Inter-Regional Connectivity Systems along Roman Frontier Zones (c. 1st–5th century AD)”. The image presents a series of interconnected maps and analytical steps for reconstructing ancient road networks in Roman hinterlands.

The workflow begins with a find register showing archaeological site distributions, followed by the identification of site clusters and defining an area of interest. Environmental factors such as rivers, slope, and flood zones are integrated into a friction surface to model movement costs. This is followed by least-cost paths (LCPs), which trace the most efficient routes between sites, further refined through path density analysis. Visibility analysis (viewsheds) is applied to examine intervisibility between key locations. The final step involves reconstructing the connectivity system using spatial social network analysis (SSNA), least-cost modeling, and ground-truthing to validate results.

The study employs GIS-based methods to analyze Roman road networks in frontier zones, particularly in Northern Noricum (modern Austria). It explores military and civilian mobility, emphasizing how infrastructure shaped regional interactions. The image visually represents the integration of spatial analysis, computational modeling, and archaeological interpretation in the research.

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Dominik Hagmann @dominik-hagmann.bsky.social · Feb 17

I had a fantastic time giving a lecture on the #archaeologyofdeath at #vhssimmering last week! 💀🦴 It was great to see so many people interested in the topic, and I really enjoyed the engaging discussions! @heasvienna.bsky.social @univie.ac.at

#Archaeology #vhssimmering #simmering #vhswien

A darkened classroom setting where Dominik Hagmann, the lecturer, stands to the left, pointing towards a projected presentation slide titled ‘Todesarchäologie – Bestattungsriten und Begräbnisformen’ (Archaeology of Death – Burial Rites and Funeral Practices). The slide features a large 3d image of a human skull and logos from the University of Vienna, VHS, and HEAS. Several audience members are seated in the foreground, facing the screen.

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Dominik Hagmann @dominik-hagmann.bsky.social · Feb 2

Thrilled to share the newly published Festschrift honoring Prof Günther Schörner on the occasion of his 65th birthday, recently presented at the Department of Classical Archaeology, University of Vienna

@propylaeum.bsky.social
@univie.ac.at
#ikavienna #univie

Find it at doi.org/10.11588/pro...

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Nisa Iduna Kirchengast @nisaiduna.bsky.social · Jan 13

We’re excited to invite you to tomorrow’s #NeuBioArch lecture by Sylvia Kirchengast and @dominik-hagmann.bsky.social @univie.ac.at!
They will delve into the #interdisciplinary research on the human remains from ancient Ovilava. Join us in person @oeai.bsky.social or online

Vortrag “Die Toten von Ovilava — ein römerzeitliches Gräberfeld aus einer interdisziplinären Perspektive” von Sylvia Kirchengast und Dominik Hagmann (Reihe NeuBioArch) | Bioarchäologische Gesellschaft...

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David Stott @davstott.bsky.social · Nov 13

There's enough of us now to do one of these!

go.bsky.app/M9FwG2K

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Pere Gelabert @peregx9.bsky.social · Dec 2

2 fully funded 4-years PhD positions at my group at the fantastic Department of Evolutionary Anthropology in Vienna!! @univie.ac.at to start in February 2025 (or as soon as possible). The students will work on ERC SHADOWS project 🦊🐶🐺😀. PhD 1 on sedaDNA, PhD 2 on Megafauna genomics 🦁🐅🪨⚒️

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