Dr Simon Elliott FSA
@simonelliott20.bsky.social
Archaeologist, historian and broadcaster. Author of over 20 best selling and award winning books on the Classical world. Passionate about sharing my love of the ancient world on the tellybox, pods, print and guide lecturing.
And finally from yesterday's lovely trip to Edinburgh... @waterstones.bsky.social !!!
January 16, 2026 at 10:45 AM
And finally from yesterday's lovely trip to Edinburgh... @waterstones.bsky.social !!!
Next lovely Blackwells Edinburgh! A superb bookshop!!! @jimb42.bsky.social @davidebb.bsky.social @alexharvv.bsky.social @romanarchaeouk.bsky.social @petesavin.bsky.social @ritterton.bsky.social
January 15, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Next lovely Blackwells Edinburgh! A superb bookshop!!! @jimb42.bsky.social @davidebb.bsky.social @alexharvv.bsky.social @romanarchaeouk.bsky.social @petesavin.bsky.social @ritterton.bsky.social
To Edinburgh to sign books! I start at lovely Toppings!!!
January 15, 2026 at 1:57 PM
To Edinburgh to sign books! I start at lovely Toppings!!!
Onwards to the north, scootling past Bamburgh Castle and lovely Lindisfarne in the footsteps of Severus!
January 15, 2026 at 10:28 AM
Onwards to the north, scootling past Bamburgh Castle and lovely Lindisfarne in the footsteps of Severus!
Hiding in plain sight! This tympanum is the oldest stonework in lovely Southwell Minster! St Michael fighting a dragon. From the original Saxon Church. But look underneath, it is actually a much earlier resused grave cover!!! @davidebb.bsky.social @jimb42.bsky.social @alexharvv.bsky.social
January 14, 2026 at 11:36 AM
Hiding in plain sight! This tympanum is the oldest stonework in lovely Southwell Minster! St Michael fighting a dragon. From the original Saxon Church. But look underneath, it is actually a much earlier resused grave cover!!! @davidebb.bsky.social @jimb42.bsky.social @alexharvv.bsky.social
Great to see friends from the awesome Uncovering Roman Carlisle project on the latest edition of the BBC's Digging for Britain!
January 8, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Great to see friends from the awesome Uncovering Roman Carlisle project on the latest edition of the BBC's Digging for Britain!
Perspective is a good thing after a couple of days! It was Hector's time, but here a celebration of the life of the archaeological dog! Thanks to all here for your kind words, and see you at the top of the stairs mate!
January 4, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Perspective is a good thing after a couple of days! It was Hector's time, but here a celebration of the life of the archaeological dog! Thanks to all here for your kind words, and see you at the top of the stairs mate!
New Day Rising!
January 4, 2026 at 8:36 AM
New Day Rising!
Sad news this morning. Hector the Archaeological Dog left us for the great dig in the sky. See you at the top of the stairs mate!
January 2, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Sad news this morning. Hector the Archaeological Dog left us for the great dig in the sky. See you at the top of the stairs mate!
Nothing says Happy New Year like the Baths of Caracalla! No, really! Have a good one and see you for more fun in 2026!!!
December 31, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Nothing says Happy New Year like the Baths of Caracalla! No, really! Have a good one and see you for more fun in 2026!!!
Pic of the year 31! Ostia Antica!!! Lots more tellybox, tours and books for the Happy Archaeologist in 2026! Stay tuned! Onwards!
December 31, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Pic of the year 31! Ostia Antica!!! Lots more tellybox, tours and books for the Happy Archaeologist in 2026! Stay tuned! Onwards!
