Ulla Rajala 💗 #Dig4Arch 🇺🇦
@UllaMR
Landscape Archaeologist, central Italy, computerised methods. Also [email protected], [email protected], um_rajala on Threads. My opinions are my own
Professor Mary Beard helped celebrate 100 years of the Friends of the Bodleian by delivering their much anticipated Annual Lecture, on the theme 'Risky encounters: the library in fact and fiction'. Watch the full talk on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/watch?v=5VAz94….
Huge thanks to my brilliant @JewryWallRoman @leicestermuseum team @JewryWallRoman opens Sat 26th July AD. Step back in time to Roman Leicester & its bath house with an immersive experience, stunning artefacts, mosaics. Buy tickets here here jewrywall.com/booking
We have a potential new contender! The abandoned Silchester Roman town museum may have been within an even older site hut. What do you think? #AskAnArchaeologist @AskAnArchDay
Gemma Billing on Facebook says: It is certainly believed to be the oldest surviving site hut still in existence. It brings back fond memories of the Peat Moors Centre which served as its home for many years before it became an exhibit with Avalon Archaeology. #AskAnArchaeologist
Less distressing news from Gaza. They cannot get to UK universities... theguardian.com/world/2025/jul…
PERSONAL NEWS KLAXON! Today I leave Broadcasting House, heading for fresh pastures and new adventures. I am as convinced today as I was when I first joined in 1986 that the BBC is an extraordinary force for global good and wish it well.
I cannot recommend this book enough, it is fun, it is educational and it really gives a social dimension of the praetor in Rome through case studies. The only flaw: it is only available in Spanish, bit if you can read the language abd have interest in Roman law, go for it!
Earlier this year, I lost my beloved job at my beloved Observer when the Guardian, in its great wisdom, gave the newspaper away to a podcast company...who promptly sacked me. So, forgive my delight today, in being nominated for FIVE awards in the British Podcast Awards!! 1/
One of my favourite events in the #FestivalOfArchaeology calendar is the Early Career Conference that takes place on Youth Day on 30 July. Find out about the brilliant line-up of speakers here archaeologyuk.org/festival/festi… #AskAnArchaeologist
Our Exhibition Visitors Discovery Circle will be meeting on 1 August to see 'The Lives We Lead: Who We Were Who We Are'. Meet in in the former cafe area at 1pm. vaughan.coop/the-vaughan-ex…
The Vaughan City Explorers are meeting next on 17 August at 12 noon. They will be exploring the Welford Road Cemetery. Meet outside the side gate on University Road opposite Mayors Walk. It's the gate with the opening times next to it.
We are glad to see that our former college building is being put to a good use!
Our boss @Kaiser_Philhelm is staying up late to talk to @PaulRoss on Talk Radio tonight, all about our fabulous reopening this Saturday. Book your tickets to avoid disappointment. XXVI - VII - MMXXV 26th July 2025 AD jewrywall.com/booking @talkradioprods
Most-streamed #Eurovision 2025 songs on Spotify (July 23): 🇵🇹 Deslocado - 537,237 🇪🇪 Espresso Macchiato - 410,499 🇸🇪 Bara bada bastu - 295,778 🇩🇪 Baller - 164,946 🇳🇴 Lighter - 138,432 🇪🇸 Esa diva - 119,878 🇦🇹 Wasted Love - 116,047 🇮🇹 Volevo essere un duro - 90,064
Richard Reece & Tim Champion: incredibly positive influences & mentors over years. Richard bent my brain in all sorts of ways I didn't know it could be & Tim: best boss, PhD supervisor & friend & for saying he was glad to have me back in Prehist after my time in post-med!! 🤣
Question from Insta: Who is your inspiration in archaeology? @AskAnArchDay #AskAnArchaeologist
Sunrise at Stonehenge today (25th July) was at 5.22am, sunset is at 9.03pm ☀️
”Tasavallan presidentti Alexander Stubb on aiemmin sanonut Suomen odottavan isompien maiden tunnustavan Palestiinan ensin.” Miten Suomen on vaikeeta itse tehdä päätöksiä? Pitääkö jokaisesta asiasta seurata isompia maita? Tää on todella noloa. hs.fi/politiikka/art…
Have a wonderful Ask An Archaeologist Day 2025! Put your questions to Past Preservers archaeologists around the world using the #AskAnArchaeologist hashtag. We'll be sharing highlights from our experts all day. Don't forget to tag us in your post @Pastpreservers
Call for Contributions - Classical Association Conference 2026 @ManMetUni and @OfficialUoM will host the next CA Conference on 10-12 April 2026. See here for details: classicalassociation.org/conference/ Deadline for submissions: Monday 15 September 2025
The UK should be leading on this, not falling behind. Recognise the independent state of Palestine now and take the lead on securing a two-state solution and a lasting peace.
France will recognise Palestinian state, Macron says bbc.in/45loICQ
A fantastic video about the best find in 2025 from Claire, @AskAnArchDay. What is the best find of 2025 to you? #AskAnArchaeologist
Orpo ja Purra käyttävät joka vaiheessa perustelua "mutta kun ne suhdanteet". Kaikissa Euroopan maissa suhdanteet ovat samat. Suomessa työttömyys on noussut Orpon kaudella. Kasvua ei ole. Mitä jos Antti Petteri eroaisit? Otetaan aikuiset töihin. #AnttiPetteri #Urpo #epäonnistuja