Thomas Dowson
@thomasdowson.bsky.social
🇿🇲 b 🇬🇧 ppt 🇪🇺 always 🇩🇪 res 🇿🇦&🇿🇼@❤ Archaeologist - roaming, ruins & rock art; caves, castles & cats. Coined 'Queer Archaeology' @archaeologytravel
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🇮🇹 9 historic Towns of Puglia
From the tip of Italy’s heel to the ravines at the instep, Puglia has numerous picturesque towns packed with archaeology and history, art and architecture. This region of Italy will not disappoint. Your hardest task will be choosing which one to visit.
From the tip of Italy’s heel to the ravines at the instep, Puglia has numerous picturesque towns packed with archaeology and history, art and architecture. This region of Italy will not disappoint. Your hardest task will be choosing which one to visit.
December 26, 2025 at 11:18 AM
🇮🇹 9 historic Towns of Puglia
From the tip of Italy’s heel to the ravines at the instep, Puglia has numerous picturesque towns packed with archaeology and history, art and architecture. This region of Italy will not disappoint. Your hardest task will be choosing which one to visit.
From the tip of Italy’s heel to the ravines at the instep, Puglia has numerous picturesque towns packed with archaeology and history, art and architecture. This region of Italy will not disappoint. Your hardest task will be choosing which one to visit.
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📍Byzantine & Christian Museum, Athens.
The oldest known representation of the nativity on a marble slab from the Greek island of Naxos, late 4th century, early 5th century AD. Note the absence of Mary and Joseph, only an ox and an ass.
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Merry Christmas
The oldest known representation of the nativity on a marble slab from the Greek island of Naxos, late 4th century, early 5th century AD. Note the absence of Mary and Joseph, only an ox and an ass.
📷 Tilemahos Efthimiadis/Wikimedia
Merry Christmas
December 25, 2025 at 10:59 AM
📍Byzantine & Christian Museum, Athens.
The oldest known representation of the nativity on a marble slab from the Greek island of Naxos, late 4th century, early 5th century AD. Note the absence of Mary and Joseph, only an ox and an ass.
📷 Tilemahos Efthimiadis/Wikimedia
Merry Christmas
The oldest known representation of the nativity on a marble slab from the Greek island of Naxos, late 4th century, early 5th century AD. Note the absence of Mary and Joseph, only an ox and an ass.
📷 Tilemahos Efthimiadis/Wikimedia
Merry Christmas
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🇬🇷 Planning a trip to Crete next summer? ☀️✈️
Knossos is likely already on your list (as it should be). But if you are the type of traveller who loves history and hates only seeing what everyone else sees, you will want to widen your scope.
Knossos is likely already on your list (as it should be). But if you are the type of traveller who loves history and hates only seeing what everyone else sees, you will want to widen your scope.
December 21, 2025 at 3:14 PM
🇬🇷 Planning a trip to Crete next summer? ☀️✈️
Knossos is likely already on your list (as it should be). But if you are the type of traveller who loves history and hates only seeing what everyone else sees, you will want to widen your scope.
Knossos is likely already on your list (as it should be). But if you are the type of traveller who loves history and hates only seeing what everyone else sees, you will want to widen your scope.
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🇩🇪 From Roman ruins to opulent palaces of Prussian Kings, Germany’s "Historic Towns" are much more than just pretty half-timbered houses. Whether you’re an archaeology buff or a casual traveler, understanding these four histories of cities changes how you see the country.
December 20, 2025 at 3:10 PM
🇩🇪 From Roman ruins to opulent palaces of Prussian Kings, Germany’s "Historic Towns" are much more than just pretty half-timbered houses. Whether you’re an archaeology buff or a casual traveler, understanding these four histories of cities changes how you see the country.
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Lascaux III to return to the Field Museum, Chicago in 2027 - for an 11 month run. Contracts were signed between the Dordogne Department and the Field Museum last Friday. Almost certainly, this will be the first of a number of US venues to host the reimagined exhibition.
December 7, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Lascaux III to return to the Field Museum, Chicago in 2027 - for an 11 month run. Contracts were signed between the Dordogne Department and the Field Museum last Friday. Almost certainly, this will be the first of a number of US venues to host the reimagined exhibition.
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Ramses II and the Pharaohs' Gold: the exhibition opens in London (Battersea Power Station) in February 2026.
December 6, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Ramses II and the Pharaohs' Gold: the exhibition opens in London (Battersea Power Station) in February 2026.
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The 12-sided hollow object will be on show at the University of Nottingham Museum at Lakeside Arts from Friday until 18 January 2026.
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'Mysterious' Roman artefact to go on show in Nottingham
Experts have long been baffled as to the use of dodecahedra, which are not referenced in any texts.
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July 27, 2025 at 7:45 AM
The 12-sided hollow object will be on show at the University of Nottingham Museum at Lakeside Arts from Friday until 18 January 2026.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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The city once neglected its most famous son. But this summer visitors can immerse themselves in a major new exhibition and see the artist’s restored studio, home and the landscapes that inspired him.
A brush with Cezanne in Aix-en-Provence, France: a blockbuster retrospective comes to town
The city once neglected its most famous son. But this summer visitors can immerse themselves in a major new exhibition and see the artist’s restored studio, home and the landscapes that inspired him
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June 6, 2025 at 9:14 AM
The city once neglected its most famous son. But this summer visitors can immerse themselves in a major new exhibition and see the artist’s restored studio, home and the landscapes that inspired him.
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There are two ancient Egyptian obelisks in the news. St Peter's Square is the focus of attention due to the Pope's passing and his funeral today. Did you know that the Vatican Obelisk is the only obelisk that has remained standing since Roman times?
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The Vatican Obelisk in St Peter's Square, Vatican City
In St Peter's Square is an ancient Egyptian obelisk. Which Pharoah had it made? Who brought it to the Vatican, and when? Add it to your itinerary.
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April 26, 2025 at 6:11 AM
There are two ancient Egyptian obelisks in the news. St Peter's Square is the focus of attention due to the Pope's passing and his funeral today. Did you know that the Vatican Obelisk is the only obelisk that has remained standing since Roman times?
archaeology-travel.com/street/vatic...
archaeology-travel.com/street/vatic...
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The *vast* Landesmuseum Württemberg (Old Castle, Stuttgart) is an amazing museum, with outstanding collections thoughtfully displayed. The display of Celtic archaeology is one of the finest in Europe, and include the artefacts from the exceptionally rich 'Prince's grave in Hochdorf'.
March 28, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The *vast* Landesmuseum Württemberg (Old Castle, Stuttgart) is an amazing museum, with outstanding collections thoughtfully displayed. The display of Celtic archaeology is one of the finest in Europe, and include the artefacts from the exceptionally rich 'Prince's grave in Hochdorf'.
Archaeologists excavating medieval Berlin, including a section of the medieval city wall. #Archaeology 🏺
February 15, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Archaeologists excavating medieval Berlin, including a section of the medieval city wall. #Archaeology 🏺
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The last time I was at the Gulf of Mexico was 2019. This photo tried to capture a stunning sunrise we witnessed on March 21 at dawn. It was very close to the Spring Equinox that year - which was March 20 at 4:58 PM, the night before. #gulfofmexico #walks #springequinox
February 12, 2025 at 12:18 AM
The last time I was at the Gulf of Mexico was 2019. This photo tried to capture a stunning sunrise we witnessed on March 21 at dawn. It was very close to the Spring Equinox that year - which was March 20 at 4:58 PM, the night before. #gulfofmexico #walks #springequinox
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#ThreeOnTuesday marble portraits of Roman emperors as boys: Commodus, Marcus Aurelius and Nero. All on temporary display in Cologne (Belgisches Haus) #Roman 🏺
📍 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia 🇩🇪
📍 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia 🇩🇪
February 11, 2025 at 6:40 PM
#ThreeOnTuesday marble portraits of Roman emperors as boys: Commodus, Marcus Aurelius and Nero. All on temporary display in Cologne (Belgisches Haus) #Roman 🏺
📍 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia 🇩🇪
📍 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia 🇩🇪
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There is still beauty in the world.
November 12, 2024 at 1:39 PM
There is still beauty in the world.
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#StandingStoneSunday
Temple Wood Stone Circle, Kilmartin, Argyll, Scotland in the ancient Kingdom of Dál Riata
Temple Wood Stone Circle, Kilmartin, Argyll, Scotland in the ancient Kingdom of Dál Riata
February 9, 2025 at 2:05 PM
#StandingStoneSunday
Temple Wood Stone Circle, Kilmartin, Argyll, Scotland in the ancient Kingdom of Dál Riata
Temple Wood Stone Circle, Kilmartin, Argyll, Scotland in the ancient Kingdom of Dál Riata
February 6, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Minoan frescoes from the archaeological site of Akrotiri on Santorini island. Now in the National Museum in Athens.
February 5, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Minoan frescoes from the archaeological site of Akrotiri on Santorini island. Now in the National Museum in Athens.
Although I only recently started listening to this podcast, it is one of my favourites.
Well this crept up on us fast! Thank you to everyone who listens to @empirepoduk.bsky.social . @willdalrymple.bsky.social and I couldn’t appreciate you more xxx
February 2, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Although I only recently started listening to this podcast, it is one of my favourites.
Sunset in North Frisia 🇩🇪
January 26, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Sunset in North Frisia 🇩🇪
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Caesar and Cleopatra in the Altes Museum on Museumsinsel in Berlin.
January 23, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Caesar and Cleopatra in the Altes Museum on Museumsinsel in Berlin.
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■ An Ottoman Soldier's Letter to His Wife, November 27, 1915 #history
"My Wife, My Dear Companion! On November 23, I received letters from you, my mother and my father. At first, I was surprised to see them all in large envelopes..."
"My Wife, My Dear Companion! On November 23, I received letters from you, my mother and my father. At first, I was surprised to see them all in large envelopes..."
An Ottoman Soldier's Letter to His Wife from the Gallipoli Front, November 27, 1915
Hu (He / God), From the Anafartalar Group, November 27, 1915 Saturday " My Wife, My Dear Companion! (Right Side): On November 23, I rece...
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January 17, 2025 at 12:15 AM
■ An Ottoman Soldier's Letter to His Wife, November 27, 1915 #history
"My Wife, My Dear Companion! On November 23, I received letters from you, my mother and my father. At first, I was surprised to see them all in large envelopes..."
"My Wife, My Dear Companion! On November 23, I received letters from you, my mother and my father. At first, I was surprised to see them all in large envelopes..."
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'Archaeologists have discovered a sumptuous private bathhouse - potentially the largest ever found there - complete with hot, warm and cold rooms, exquisite artwork, and a huge plunge pool.'
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Pompeii: Spectacular new discoveries unearthed include private spa
A huge private bathhouse is found after lying hidden for 2,000 years under volcanic rock and ash.
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January 17, 2025 at 5:49 PM
'Archaeologists have discovered a sumptuous private bathhouse - potentially the largest ever found there - complete with hot, warm and cold rooms, exquisite artwork, and a huge plunge pool.'
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Have you ever been curious as to what the Sagas of Icelanders are? What do they have to do with Viking history? Or what makes them so important?
January 15, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Have you ever been curious as to what the Sagas of Icelanders are? What do they have to do with Viking history? Or what makes them so important?
Seeing the Treasury by night is every bit as magical and experience as photos suggest.
🔵 Petra by night - the spectacular rock cut Treasury at Petra as seen at night with just the light of hundreds of candles on the ground in the foreground.
January 15, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Seeing the Treasury by night is every bit as magical and experience as photos suggest.