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Tony Potter @tony-potter.bsky.social · 3h

Lovely afternoon in Rome.

Tony Potter @tony-potter.bsky.social · 7h

When I sit in the @bsrome.bsky.social courtyard I always think about my MA research on Roman gardens & how they were healthy spaces. Despite the chaos of Rome (which is just on the other side of the walls), it’s so peaceful here. Full of greenery, water & the sounds of nature 🦅 🌲 ⛲️ #RomanGardens

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British School at Rome @bsrome.bsky.social · 1d

Continuing the lecture series “Telling the Story of Archaeology in Tuscia”, join us in Civita Castellana for:

“New Discoveries from the Falerii Novi Project”
with archaeologist Stephen Kay, Archaeology Manager at the BSR.

More info: direzioneregionalemuseilazio.cultura.gov.it/eventi/racco...

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Dr Crom @doccrom.bsky.social · 1d

#OnThisDay - 7 October - ca. 14 BC Drusus the Younger, son of the Emperor Tiberius, was born. His death in AD 23 was thought natural, though it was later alleged that he had been poisoned by Sejanus. #AncientHistory 🏺

Image: RIC Tiberius 45; ANS 1957.172.1519. Link - numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric....

Obverse of a Roman as: Head of Drusus, bare, left.

Reverse of a Roman as: Legend surrounding large S C.

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Tony Potter @tony-potter.bsky.social · 1d

OMG 😦 I’ve found a copy of Monumenti Antichi (42) 1955 at the @bsrome.bsky.social which has EVERYTHING I need in it. The online catalogue suggested it wasn’t available, but whilst randomly perusing the shelves I found it! IM SO HAPPY 😂 Massive thanks to the lovely Library team who helped me!

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Tony Potter @tony-potter.bsky.social · 1d

Just a little light reading to enjoy in the Roman sun ☀️. I need a little break from the dense Italian scholarship so got these in English. Plus there’s nothing really too heavy here, more for the general reader.

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Tony Potter @tony-potter.bsky.social · 1d

Literally just walked into the ‘Cerveteri Hall’ at Villa Giulia, and my mood from yesterday has already lifted! There’s so much here that I can use 🤩 … getting up close with the real things is so much better than trying to scrutinise a disembodied artefact on a page!

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Tony Potter @tony-potter.bsky.social · 1d

I’m taking advice & spending the morning out of the library! Villa Giulia it is 🙂‍↔️ #Etruscan 🇮🇹

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Tony Potter @tony-potter.bsky.social · 2d

Casually mooching around the BSR when I spot this Villanovan / Etruscan hut urn ⚱️ just casually on the sideboard! Assuming / hoping it’s just a replica 😂

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Tony Potter @tony-potter.bsky.social · 2d

It was a brilliant experience! Great to be involved with some really engaged and passionate undergraduates! It was like a walk down memory lane. Had some really enjoyable discussions.

Tony Potter @tony-potter.bsky.social · 2d

😠 This morning was brilliant but now I’m in a research induced mood with myself.

On a positive note though, I think I’ve just thought up a way of incorporating the Deleuzian concept of ‘smooth and striated’ space into an analysis.

#NewMaterialism #Archaeology #Deleuze #AssemblageTheory #Change

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JACT Durham Greek & Latin Summer School @jactdurham.bsky.social · 3d

Can’t believe the interest that the @jactdurham.bsky.social is receiving! Registration has only been open just over a week and we’ve already got 24 students signed up.

There’s plenty of time to register, but don’t leave it too long because at this rate we’ll fill up quickly!!!!

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Welcome - The 32nd JACT Durham Greek & Latin Summer School will take place at St John's College, Durham University from 25th July - 1st August 2026

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Tony Potter @tony-potter.bsky.social · 2d

Joining my first undergraduate tutorial for the @openuniversity.bsky.social @ougradsch.bsky.social #PhD Teaching Scheme. A happy coincidence that the module I’m assigned to is #A340 - The Roman Empire, & I’m dialling in from the Eternal City itself - a great talking point! @drginamay.bsky.social

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Tony Potter @tony-potter.bsky.social · 3d

I’m in the @bsrome.bsky.social library 📚 & I’ve woken up with a very clear sense of direction! I still need some preliminary data from the @dai-weltweit.bsky.social but things are looking up! 🇮🇹

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archaeoINK - Jona Schlegel @jonaschlegel.com · 4d

day 3 of #archink2025: residue. what's left inside a pot can say a lot. grains, fats, traces of meals long gone.
drew that chain in a kind of comic style: pot in use, pot buried/excavated, pot in the lab.

Small remains lead to past recipes.

#archInk #archaeology

A three-panel digital illustration showing the archaeological process of residue analysis.
In the first panel, a clay pot sits over a small fire surrounded by stones.
In the second, a broken pot is uncovered in the ground with a trowel nearby.
In the third, gloved hands hold a sherd and take a sample with a small tool. Two circles highlight what residue analysis can reveal: plant grains and a goat

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Tony Potter @tony-potter.bsky.social · 3d

Hmmm, the DAI is only a 26 minute walk from the BSR. Well, there’s only one thing I can do. When in Rome …. go see the Germans 🇩🇪 😂

Hopefully the @bsrome.bsky.social can help me gain access.

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Tony Potter @tony-potter.bsky.social · 3d

I’m really trying to get some quality research done whilst I’m in Rome, but if I see this as the only available option again I’m going to meltdown 😭

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Tony Potter @tony-potter.bsky.social · 4d

Buongiorno ☀️ 🇮🇹

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Tony Potter @tony-potter.bsky.social · 4d

Luckily I have more than enough to be on with!

Tony Potter @tony-potter.bsky.social · 5d

There was no indication of this when I booked, but I suppose I should have checked! Never mind 🫣 … still got the @bsrome.bsky.social library & Villa Giulia just round the corner.

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Tony Potter @tony-potter.bsky.social · 5d

Well isn’t that just bloody marvellous 😑

The main reason for my research trip!

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JACT Durham Greek & Latin Summer School @jactdurham.bsky.social · 7d

Did you know that at the JACT Durham
Summer School we offer a non-residential option? If you live locally and would rather not stay in college - no problem!

Non-resident students get the same learning opportunities as resident students!

www.durhamglss.org/accommodation

Accommodation | JACT Durham Greek & Latin Summer School

St John's College is located on South Bailey in the historic city centre, opposite Durham Cathedral. The accommodation at St John's is varied and full of character. Some of the buildings that make up ...

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fraut @frautsupport.bsky.social · 11d

After a year in development, the fraut app for parents and carers of autistic kids is almost ready for release!
We've received 5* feedback from all of our tester groups, so it's time for us to send fraut out into the world.

A graphic which reads 'coming soon; fraut, an app for parents of autistic kids. find us online at fraut.co.uk'.

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Tony Potter @tony-potter.bsky.social · 9d

🚨REGISTRATION IS OPEN 🚨

The course will be held as usual at St John’s College, Durham University and will run from Saturday 25th July to Saturday 1st August 2026.

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Welcome - The 32nd JACT Durham Greek & Latin Summer School will take place at St John's College, Durham University from 25th July - 1st August 2026

durhamglss.org

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Tony Potter @tony-potter.bsky.social · 11d

Heading back to #Rome #Italy and the @bsrome.bsky.social in just over 5 days. I have lots to do, and the library is calling me!

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