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Mia Farrow @miafarrow.bsky.social · Aug 10

The children are always ours, every single one of them, all over the globe; and I am beginning to suspect that whoever is incapable of recognizing this may be incapable of morality.

James Baldwin

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The Haskins Society @haskinssociety.bsky.social · Jul 16

CFP: “Women, Lordship, and the Culture of War”
A Haskins-sponsored session at the 2026 ICMS in Kalamazoo, MI (14–16 May)

Apply by 15 Sept. 2025 at icms.confex.com/icms/2026/pr...

@kzooicms.bsky.social #MedievalSky

Cropped image of a high medieval manuscript showing two women with rocks defending the gates of a castle from soldiers in chain mail bearing swords.

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Jane Henderson @jane-henderson.bsky.social · Jul 4

Both Chokyi Senge Rinpoche and Conservator Ann Shaftel agree that there will be no “cleaning” or repainting of the blessed, historic thangka treasures they will be stabilized only to enable them to be handled and hung safely in the traditional manner.

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Surmang Monastery Treasures Conservation Project | Tea House

Treasury Caretaker Training joins hands with Surmang Monastery to preserve treasures like thangkas for posterity and ongoing spiritual use

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Jane Henderson @jane-henderson.bsky.social · Jun 5

I have just been hearing about the content of this book and it sounds amazing!

One to watch.

Michelle Henning @michellehenning.bsky.social · Apr 17

I have a book cover! Cover image is by Wolfgang Suschitzky of a woman jumping a puddle on Charing Cross Rd in 1937. Cover b/w and silver. Details of book now on @uchicagopress.bsky.social at press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/bo...

Image of the book cover of a dirty history of photography by Michelle Henning, the front cover image is a black and white photo showing a woman’s legs as she leaps over a puddle in a road.

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Jane Henderson @jane-henderson.bsky.social · Jun 5

I have just been hearing about the content of this book and it sounds amazing!

One to watch.

Michelle Henning @michellehenning.bsky.social · Apr 17

I have a book cover! Cover image is by Wolfgang Suschitzky of a woman jumping a puddle on Charing Cross Rd in 1937. Cover b/w and silver. Details of book now on @uchicagopress.bsky.social at press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/bo...

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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · May 29

Newcastle University staff invited to a ‘Doodling for Wellbeing’ session (‘Let your pen dance across the page' in 'a perfect escape from the everyday hustle and bustle'. Invites sent on same day 153 academics were informed of their location in 'redundancy pools', with 38 redundancies planned. 1/2

Exterior view of Armstrong Building, Newcastle University, red brick, neo-Gothic-ish architecture with many windows.

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Nicholas Grossman @nicholasgrossman.bsky.social · May 3

I’m left thinking it’s yet another example of this misconception:
What you grew up with is “normal,” what you believe is “common sense,” you’re just trying to be “neutral.” It’s other people expressing different beliefs that are political. And they should stop, so you and your views are the default.

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Jane Henderson @jane-henderson.bsky.social · May 4

Do you listen to the 'for wales see wales' podcast? They offer insights. I think ep 26
www.buzzsprout.com/2410605/epis...

But I could have the wrong episode

Ep26: Labour’s Spring Statement Strife - For Wales, See Wales

In this week’s episode, Will, Mel and Robin ponder whether an influx of global bad news stories is causing the public to minimise their current affairs consumption. The trio unpack what the UK Go...

www.buzzsprout.com

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Jane Henderson @jane-henderson.bsky.social · May 3

Watching this reminds us how much work @flintdibble.bsky.social has done to put facts and evidence into public discussions about Archaeology. I highly recommend it especially for the stragies at the end. And Not just because one of my tweets appear honestly!😉

Flint Dibble @flintdibble.bsky.social · May 2

[NEW VIDEO] Archaeology is under siege from popular anti-intellectual influencers. I document threats and harassment and provide actionable strategies for promoting public educational content

Watch, like, comment, and share to boost visibility 🧪🏺 #AncientBlueSky

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The Archaeology Wars: Call-To-Action to Support Public Education & Science Communication

YouTube video by Archaeology with Flint Dibble

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Jane Henderson @jane-henderson.bsky.social · May 3

Ok its silly of me, but watching @shaneorionwiechnik.bsky.social s videos almost makes me feel sad for the wood when it subsequently meets the saw! I am obviously happy an emotional wreck day!!!

Shane Orion Wiechnik @shaneorionwiechnik.bsky.social · May 3

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How trees make wood! Check out the full episode on our channel!

YouTube video by Finished.

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Jane Henderson @jane-henderson.bsky.social · May 2

This is the sadest of news. She was brilliant at making things happen and so resolute and kind in doing that. An inspiration.

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Dr Tess Machling @tessmachling.bsky.social · Apr 30

This is such terrible news. Pieta was a friend & colleague - hugely talented & knowledgeable she wore her skills lightly, with generosity & fun.

Pieta got us free high-powered xrays of the Newark torc, lectures, came along to my talks etc.

She was lovely.

46 is just too young.
Way too young.

Richard Osgood @richardosgood.bsky.social · Apr 30

I will keep this brief but news has reached me that Pieta Greaves, the wonderful, kind, talented conservator that did so much fabulous conservation work has died. I will remember her for her innovative solutions (here using vet tape to stabilise a Saxon workbox!) and her fun. RIP Pieta.

A conservator in a black shirt and glasses using a wooden stick to clear my from a Saxon bronze workbox which is covered with red vet tape

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Jane Henderson @jane-henderson.bsky.social · Apr 30

Have a read, only 5mins of your day and super picture of Holly Jones Amin and one of the Golden dragon museum's dragons.

Jennie Morgan @drmorgan.bsky.social · Apr 28

Thrilled to have a new guest blog post by @jane-henderson.bsky.social on our @annawoodham.bsky.social emotions in museum work website. Thoughtful reflection the emotions of conservation work! museumemotion.stir.ac.uk?p=278

Guest Blog - 'Conservation challenge and change – the opportunity of emotion' | New futures of care: Investigating emotionally laden work in museums

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Jane Henderson @jane-henderson.bsky.social · Apr 29

I want to believe that senior managers don't understand the loss and harm happening. The alternative is that they don't care. You have been mighty, and you will continue to be mighty. As for the institution, I am less sure.

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Anna Woodham @annawoodham.bsky.social · Apr 29

New guest blog for our museum emotions project from @jane-henderson.bsky.social on conservation work. Take a 👀👇

Jennie Morgan @drmorgan.bsky.social · Apr 28

Thrilled to have a new guest blog post by @jane-henderson.bsky.social on our @annawoodham.bsky.social emotions in museum work website. Thoughtful reflection the emotions of conservation work! museumemotion.stir.ac.uk?p=278

Guest Blog - 'Conservation challenge and change – the opportunity of emotion' | New futures of care: Investigating emotionally laden work in museums

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Dan Hicks @profdanhicks.bsky.social · Apr 29

💥 from the letters page of today’s Times of London

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Jane Henderson @jane-henderson.bsky.social · Apr 28

I would love to be planning next year's teaching with you. I am so sorry that you have left in the redundancy programme. Of course, I am not sure if I will have a job there either by the summer. There are plenty of emotions right there!

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Jane Henderson @jane-henderson.bsky.social · Apr 28

👀 Have a look, friends and colleagues.
I think there needs to be lots more conversations about emotional conservation.

Jennie Morgan @drmorgan.bsky.social · Apr 28

Thrilled to have a new guest blog post by @jane-henderson.bsky.social on our @annawoodham.bsky.social emotions in museum work website. Thoughtful reflection the emotions of conservation work! museumemotion.stir.ac.uk?p=278

Guest Blog - 'Conservation challenge and change – the opportunity of emotion' | New futures of care: Investigating emotionally laden work in museums

museumemotion.stir.ac.uk

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Jane Henderson @jane-henderson.bsky.social · Apr 19

Interesting piece features Helen McCracken on the protection of New Zealand heritage "A population is very attached to its cultural heritage, one of the first ways in which you can attack a community is to destroy what it values.

www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...

Evacuating collections to protect New Zealand's treasures during WW2

The largest-ever museum collection evacuation happened just over 80 years ago.

www.rnz.co.nz

Jane Henderson @jane-henderson.bsky.social · Apr 15

Now this is an infographic!

The Mary Rose Museum @maryrosemuseum.bsky.social · Apr 15

On the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, we thought we'd answer a question that's often asked,

"If they raised the Mary Rose, why not raise the Titanic?"

Allow our scaled diagram to explain...

A light blue diagram depicting the sea, with the water's surface at the top, and just below it is an outline of the Mary Rose, with the depth (12m, 40ft or 6.7 fathoms). There is a line showing the seabed, which takes a rapid dive into the vertical...

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Jane Henderson @jane-henderson.bsky.social · Mar 26

Its all goodnews at the Grimwade.

The Cripps Foundation have added another 15 million dollars to support the inspirational work at The Grimwade Centre who deliver people first heritage conservation education and research.

www.unimelb.edu.au/newsroom/new...

Cultural conservation centre to become part of world-leading research institute

Transforming the cultural health of the nation and our region and responding to emerging threats to cultural legacies will be the core focuses of a new institute in the Faculty of Arts at the Universi...

www.unimelb.edu.au

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Jane Henderson @jane-henderson.bsky.social · Mar 26

Its all goodnews at the Grimwade.

The Cripps Foundation have added another 15 million dollars to support the inspirational work at The Grimwade Centre who deliver people first heritage conservation education and research.

www.unimelb.edu.au/newsroom/new...

Cultural conservation centre to become part of world-leading research institute

Transforming the cultural health of the nation and our region and responding to emerging threats to cultural legacies will be the core focuses of a new institute in the Faculty of Arts at the Universi...

www.unimelb.edu.au

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Dave @sharewyatt.bsky.social · Mar 19

Brilliant to have @cuhistarchrel.bsky.social students visit @caerheritage.bsky.social Centre today & get hands on with community volunteers undertaking post-ex & building a wattle fence as part of fab Archaeology Matters! Module. ✊️
@flintdibble.bsky.social @jane-henderson.bsky.social

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Dave @sharewyatt.bsky.social · Mar 18

Over 2 days we brought the University into the communities of Caerau & Ely to showcase that #thehumanitiesmatter @beinghumanfest.bsky.social @janmachielsen.bsky.social @enwright.bsky.social @emilyncock.bsky.social @mariafragoulaki.bsky.social @abdulazim.bsky.social

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Being Human Festival - Making history in Cardiff: Community and Discovery Day

YouTube video by Cardiff University

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Jane Henderson @jane-henderson.bsky.social · Mar 18

A complex tale of dignity, respect, and freedom of speech.

It is important not to say the wrong thing during challenging and difficult proposals in which some people will lose their jobs and other people will not.
#ucu
#CardiffUniversity

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Cardiff University 'may have broken the law' by threatening union

Martin Shipton Cardiff University’s threat to take action against the University and College Union for comments it made to Nation.Cymru could be in breach of a law protecting academic freedom, we have...

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