Isabelle Vella Gregory

I swear that time during term works differently. Glitch in the matrix or something.

While googling for something or other, I came across this referee report from 1949. This reviewer did recommend publication and more reviews. #archaeology #reviewer #archives makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/rr_72_...

Oooo look what @pavementgeology.bsky.social is doing. Desperately re arranging diary so I can attend!!! I had the pleasure of learning from Ruth. She’s fab www.geolsoc.org.uk/events/an-in...

@ucdarchaeology.bsky.social has announced the shocking news about @justrena.bsky.social s passing and I just don’t even know what to say. I… to all those who knew her, lots of love. Sorry I can’t think straight just now. www.facebook.com/share/p/1Lxj...

Finally visited Clophill church. I blame @weirdinthewade.bsky.social for this :-)))

Today’s miracle: managed to record an entire lecture without feline contribution.

No no no. Dear Grim Reaper, please knock it off. Why did it have to be Bonnie Greer??? www.theguardian.com/books/2026/s...

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: the world needs more librarians.

And here's a bonus video from @sciencemuseum.org.uk on our glass slides project - it's short so perfect for watching while enjoying a coffee #archaeology #Sudan #JebelMoya www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiFa...

Just heard a student describe a 1989 publication as “history - really long time ago”. I’d shake my fist but my arm hurts. Grumble.

Like most of Malta I’m still reeling from Wednesday’s court. Here’s an excellent piece that sets out the story. Doesn’t quite cover the horror and the intricacies of the Mafia state - it’s beyond horrifying. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...

[Exit Queen.]

Look let’s share our favourite Dolly Parton songs. Here’s mine. youtu.be/3mKJVmQRO-I?...

No no no no. Not Dolly Parton!!!!!

The #bees are having a whale of a time on my #passionflower #gardening 🐝🌸🪴

Here’s a handy list of supporters of… lots of awful things. Lots.

Cambridge. Thiel. Race “science”. Worth a read. bylinetimes.com/2026/08/18/t...

Just leaving this here.

I’ve spent the past few hours checking in on colleagues, students, friends. I urge you to do the same. To be honest I’ve been doing this since it all started, but it’s extra important to do it again.

I mean ffs. Where’s the duty of care? Sure the lies, the plagiarism - but what about the appointments committee? His department that ought to have offered support regardless of the claims because mobs are fucking dangerous. And a mob aided and abetted by the media. Horrific. Beyond horrific.

Oh my god. This is beyond awful news.sky.com/story/jason-...

Did anyone else get the emergency fire alert?

I’ve been busy at this end and not particularly chatty. Anyways I keep being asked about Arday and here, this is far more coherent than I could ever be. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

“She keeps finding me. What a brilliant archaeologist she is. So clever. So close to becoming a ☠️ herself.”

Do come along. Why yes there’s a paper about Jebel Moya obvs 🤣 But more importantly come join us for a day of really interesting research in a relaxed environment, cos that’s how we roll at IoA :-)

So you can vote for proposed euro banknotes designs. I am partial to the birds! surveys.ecb.europa.eu/10b/banknote...

42C over here. The “breeze” feels like Satan farting straight at you.

We have now renamed mussels in wine to drunken mussels. Look, I don’t do measurements. I go by vibes.

The heat is brutal so Sunday lunch is now going to be Sunday dinner. Mussels, octopus, and local tuna :-)

Peace.

He would like to greet all the ladies 🤣

Strange country I live in, when a bin is a far more viable political prospect.

The next bye election should be Nigel v Count Binface. The BBC needs to give the latter 30 mins air time - in the interests of fairness.

The Farage Show. Aired on all channels. 🤢

Loving the #butterflies on my scabiosa (pincushion flower). First pick is a peacock the other two are a gatekeeper. #butterflies #gardening 🪴🦋

Today I’m very fond of Belgium 🤣🤣

Adorable chonk of a #hedehog in our #garden He was curious about us and we got to look at him for a few minutes before he waddled away. 🦔🪴🪏

Calling investigators. Reports have reached me that someone has stuck his face in lickelix. Please help me identify the unfortunate cat 🤣

“We have an arc de triomphe at home”.

So there’s a massive street party while everyone watches the football - and “it’s coming home” or whatever that infernal song is called is playing on a loop. 🙉

Can we please have @number10cat.bsky.social as PM?

Looks like the UK is on track for yet another Prime Minister. What number are we at? I’ve honestly lost count.

Prof Azhari Sadig would like to share the following message on Ahmed's paper on teaching archaeology using WhatsApp during wartime. Open Access paper. Post in English and Arabic.