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Dr Maja Mise @majamise.bsky.social · 1d

New archaeological findings in Roman Salona, the capital of the Dalmatia province, reveal a large olive oil production complex—shedding fresh light on the region’s economy and its role in ancient Mediterranean trade. 🌿🏺 #Archaeology #RomanEmpire #Salona #Dalmatia #OliveOil

Arheološka senzacija u srcu Salone: Pronađen najveći gospodarski kompleks za preradu maslina

[FOTO + VIDEO] Rimljani nas uče kako gospodariti resursima

www.dalmacijadanas.hr

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Dr Maja Mise @majamise.bsky.social · Aug 19

2/2 🔍 Highlights:
▪️ Iron Age warrior elites in the south vs. different traditions in the north
▪️ Greek colonies of Issa (Vis) + Pharos (Hvar) as trade + production hubs
▪️ Local pottery & amphorae industries
▪️ Networks of exchange that paved the way for Rome’s arrival
(🗺️ Iron Age peoples of Dalmatia)

Dr Maja Mise @majamise.bsky.social · Aug 19

1/2 Exciting news! 🎉 My Oxford Classical Dictionary entry on Pre-Roman Dalmatia is now (finally) published. 🏺✨
It explores how local communities + Greek settlers shaped the Dalmatian islandscape long before the Romans.
No access? DM me for a PDF. #archaeology
doi.org/10.1093/acre...

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Dr Maja Mise @majamise.bsky.social · Jul 30

Organic residue analysis confirming honey as offerings in a shrine at Paestum in 520 BCE
#archaeology 🐝🍯

www.newscientist.com/article/2490...

Ancient pots found near Pompeii contain 2500-year-old honey

A mysterious residue inside a set of ancient Greek pots from Paestum, Italy, has now been identified as honey thanks to modern chemical analysis

www.newscientist.com

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Dr Maja Mise @majamise.bsky.social · Jul 16

3/3 🔍 What we found:
This study gives us new insight into the autonomy, technological choices, and maritime lifeways of Late Neolithic communities in the Eastern Adriatic.
🧪 Big shoutout to Sarah for her excellent science!
#archaeology

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Dr Maja Mise @majamise.bsky.social · Jul 16

2/3 This research, led by our amazing student Sarah, combines scientific rigour with a wide range of analytical methods to uncover how pottery was made and used on the island.

🔗 Read it here: doi.org/10.1016/j.ja...

Redirecting

doi.org

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Dr Maja Mise @majamise.bsky.social · Jul 16

🚨 New publication alert! 🧵 1/3
We’re excited to share the first-ever analysis of Neolithic pottery from a permanently occupied, open-air settlement in Dalmatia — now submerged beneath the Adriatic Sea. 🌊
📹 The site of Soline (Korčula, 🇭🇷) #archaeology
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QC9L...

Archaeologists discover underwater Neolithic Road in Croatia

YouTube video by Sky News

www.youtube.com

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Dr Maja Mise @majamise.bsky.social · Jul 10

The material on display reveals long-distance connections and hybrid forms, including a Hellenistic-style Issaean cup with a hunting scene (very cool!). A window into Adriatic Iron Age life—developed through joint work with the University of Zadar. #archaeology #Adriatic

Dr Maja Mise @majamise.bsky.social · Jul 10

Just opened: a new exhibition on the Iron Age necropolis of Kopila at the Archaeological Museum in Split 🇭🇷 Part of my ongoing collaboration with the University of Zadar, it features unique architecture and burial rites—from child burials to elite graves. 👇 #archaeology #IronAge

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Dr Maja Mise @majamise.bsky.social · Jun 29

Here we go!
I love Nolan’s films—most of them, I’ll admit.
But the classicist in me screams:
The whole point of the Odyssey is—do not defy the gods!
Still... I can’t wait to see what he does.
#filmsky

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Dr Maja Mise @majamise.bsky.social · Jun 26

Mentally I am here
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Dr Maja Mise @majamise.bsky.social · Jun 18

We’re cooking up something special. 🌍
Behind the scenes of our book cover photo shoot for the upcoming publication “Digging Into pottery.” #archaeology
I think we successfully recreated the world of sherds. Inspired by Croatian designer Boris Ljubicic

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Dr Maja Mise @majamise.bsky.social · Jun 17

The book about ancient diet on Stari Grad Plain (Pharos) on the island of Hvar 🇭🇷- with recipes.
Fantastic achievement by Ivana Ozanic Roguljic and her team
A must read for anyone interested in archaeology & food.
(You can download the book from Ivana’s Academia page, available in English)

Dr Maja Mise @majamise.bsky.social · Jun 13

Charming Nottingham

Dr Maja Mise @majamise.bsky.social · Jun 13

Bronze - Iron Age cave sanctuary on the Peljesac peninsula in Dalmatia 🇭🇷 Fascinating finds! #cave #archaeology
This can be linked to other cave sanctuaries in southern Dalmatia-Dubrovnik region. ☝️

PHOTOS: Significant archaeological discovery made in cave in southern Croatia

www.croatiaweek.com

Dr Maja Mise @majamise.bsky.social · Jun 13

Komiza, Vis 🇭🇷
❤️

Dr Maja Mise @majamise.bsky.social · Jun 5

Excavating on Brač Island 🇭🇷 comes with its own cast of characters. One very friendly goat has taken a liking to our team (and our lunches), while a flock of rather judgmental sheep keeps a suspicious distance 🐐❤️🐑👀 Field archaeology & local animals. #archaeology

Dr Maja Mise @majamise.bsky.social · May 31

✨ Just spotted that my book is now available on JSTOR!
Thanks to everyone who's taken an interest—and to those who let me know it’s up.
If you'd prefer a PDF copy, feel free to drop me a message 📩
doi.org/10.2307/j.ct...

Gnathia ware is a painted Hellenistic type of ware with yellow, red and white decorations on the black surface of the vessels. Due to a decoration technique sim...

doi.org

Dr Maja Mise @majamise.bsky.social · May 19

Holding my breath... but it looks like we might be back in Erasmus! 🤞🇪🇺

Dr Maja Mise @majamise.bsky.social · Apr 30

Get in touch with me if you're interested in getting a copy! Yes, it is in English.

Dr Maja Mise @majamise.bsky.social · Apr 30

Excited to share Faros on a Plate 📘 by Ivana Ožanić Roguljić, Vinko Tarbušković & Jelena Jovanović —also part of my project! Brilliant mix of archaeology, history & gastronomy, featuring ancient recipes from the Stari Grad Plain 🌿 the best preserved ancient Greek land division #Archaeology #Food 👇

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Dr Maja Mise @majamise.bsky.social · Apr 29

Roman Emperor Diocletian
Split #hometown ☀️

Dr Maja Mise @majamise.bsky.social · Apr 25

Streets of Trogir 🇭🇷
Stunning as always
#home

Dr Maja Mise @majamise.bsky.social · Apr 18

Split 🇭🇷 🌞🌊
#homesweethome

Dr Maja Mise @majamise.bsky.social · Apr 6

I’m a bit wary of sharing this, but here it is—Vis is beautiful because it hasn’t been overtouristed. So if you do visit, try to be more like a local than a tourist. Take it slowly… or as the locals say, pomalo. 💙
Vis is perfect for a romantic escape, especially for sea and food lovers.

The island that's one of Europe's 'best kept secrets' and was closed to tourists for years | Europe | Travel | Express.co.uk

There is an island that for years, tourists weren't allowed to go there. But now it is one of the most beautiful islands in all of Europe.

www.express.co.uk

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