🚨 New results: Corinna Riva just delivered a standout presentation on our latest findings from Vulci 🇮🇹— shedding new light on Etruscan amphorae production🏺🔍🔬 Part of our broader project on the economy + agricultural intensification in the 1st millennium BC Central Mediterranean. More to come! 🌾🌍

We’re excited to launch a new hybrid seminar series - Dialogue Between Classical Archaeology and Archaeological Science at the Institute of Classical Studies, co-organised with UCL Institute of Archaeology. 🗓️ 26 Nov 2025, 17:00 Nelly von Aderkas (UCL & The British Museum) 🔗 Register in the link 👇

“The Adriatic has forged the history and spirit of Croatia” - what a beautiful and true statement. Watch Treasure of the World- Croatia on Channel 4. From submerged Neolithic site to Roman Emperor Palace. How stunning my hometown of Split is💙❤️ #archaeology #adritic

My favourite pot: Minonian jar with an octopus 🐙 #archaeology

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

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...

Organic residue analysis confirming honey as offerings in a shrine at Paestum in 520 BCE #archaeology 🐝🍯 www.newscientist.com/article/2490...

🚨 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...

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

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

Mentally I am here 🔊

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

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)

Charming Nottingham

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. ☝️

Komiza, Vis 🇭🇷 ❤️

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

✨ 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...

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

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 👇

Roman Emperor Diocletian Split #hometown ☀️

Streets of Trogir 🇭🇷 Stunning as always #home

Split 🇭🇷 🌞🌊 #homesweethome

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.

"Submerged Heritage" on Čiovo island, is making archaeological waves! 🌊 For the first time, the island’s maritime heritage is being recognised and protected, contributing to both local identity and sustainable tourism. It’s exciting to see my home finally making archaeological news! #archaeology

Underwater #MosaicMonday

An interesting lecture on archaeometallurgy in the Bronze Age. "Identifying Bronze Age alloying practices in the western and central Balkans" 📅 Date: April 1st, 2025, at 12:00pm (UTC) Link to Zoom 👉 www.yra-ecr.org/seminar.html...

My childhood taught me when people on the news start tossing words like 'be ready for war' or 'going to war'—believe them. When I first moved to London nearly a decade ago, my first thought was: no basement. Where would I find shelter? That thought has stayed with me since, especially these days. 👇

Interesting lecture last night at Senate House! Paul Halstead (Professor Emeritus, University of Sheffield) gave a fascinating talk on olive growing, oil exports, and ‘citizen science’ in Archaic-Classical Athens, sparking great discussion on community involvement. 🏺🌿 #Archaeology

Finally, the day has arrived! I have the opportunity to present our 10-year research on the island of Palagruža to students in The Archaeology of Cult and Ritual seminar… The Island of Diomedes. (Naturally, I chose the most dramatic photos!) #island #archaeology

Colours of Town Korcula on the island of Korcula, Dalmatia. 🇭🇷

Over 7,000 years ago, life left traces in the Ratina Cave on Šcedro Island 🇭🇷 Archaeologists have uncovered evidence of early human activity on this small Dalmatian island. Read more about this discovery! 🔗 #archaeology arkeonews.net/over-7000-ye...

Dolphins leaping on a mosaic in the Roman baths of Issa (Vis Island) is a beautiful reminder of the city's prosperity under Roman rule. A glimpse into the past, where art and history meet. 🏛️🐬 #MosaicMonday www.hrz.hr/en/index.php...

Beware the Ides of March #classicists

Happy to share our new paper on the Žirje shipwreck! The study explores the use of ceramic petrography, geochemical, mineralogical, and SEM analysis of ceramics exposed to the marine environment to reconstruct ancient trading routes. #archaeology ⚓ link.springer.com/article/10.1...

A special visit to the François Tomb while researching local clays for Etruscan transport amphorae analysis. Seeing this incredible site in person adds another layer of depth to studying ancient trade and craftsmanship. #TombTuesday

Mosaics in Stari Grad (ancient Pharos) on 🏝️ Hvar have caught the attention of the internet-verse. Founded by Greeks from Paros in 385 BCE, Pharos was destroyed during the Illyrian Wars but later thrived under Rome—these mosaics are proof of its enduring legacy. 📷 Stari Grad Museum #mosaicmonday

The island of Vis ❤️ 📷 Facebook: Issa - Vis - Kut

Paper recommendation: Richard Jones' extensive review on the decoration and firing techniques of ancient Greek pottery, showcasing recent scientific investigations and analytical advancements. A must-read for archaeological science and ancient art! #archaeology 🏺 doi.org/10.1016/j.ai...

Academic milestones: Got a job offer for a position I hadn’t even applied for in... neuroscience. I’m an archaeologist.

Paper recommendation: We rarely, if ever, think about sails in ancient maritime travel. Naval power and textile technology: Sail production in ancient Greece ⛵ #Archaeology #MaritimeHistory www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

We have contributions from Adriatic, Aegean, Balearic Islands and Sardinia. 🙌 Thanks to everyone who submitted their contributions! Really excited to hear about research on past islanders. #archaeology

Important points about using AI in archaeological visualisation 👇

🚨Deadline for submitting papers extended until 10th Feb!

Sifnos Island, 🇬🇷 towards sustainable agriculture by using traditional dry stone walling. Dry stone walling is traditional technique that offers natural drainage, adapt to the terrain, and help maintain healthy soil while also acting as a temperature regulator. #Mediterranea #islands

📹 Video with English subtitles. Island talks: about agriculture on the island of Vis. Dalmatia 🇭🇷 Then and now. #ethnoarchaeology #winemaking

Call for researchers in archaeological ceramics to submit thier work for the Charles C. Kolb award. More details in the link 👇#archaeology

(English subtitles) Dive into the amazing island of Biševo, a small island - with excellent wine - in the middle of the Adriatic, with 19 inhabitants and their life over the winter. The video is part of the series Island Talks #islandlife #adriatiic It’s easy to fall in love with these islands

Underwater museum in Greece ⚓️ #archaeology www.greece-is.com/maritime-leg...

So great to find a production site 🏺 #archaeology