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The Comfort of Things – The Comfort of being Me
As I am getting towards the end of my degree, I’m looking back and reflecting on my time at university. Did I do the correct activities? Did I study the… Read more
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Back from the dissertation and into the field!
It’s been a while since I last wrote here. The main reason? My dissertation swallowed up my time, energy, and brain space. Twenty thousand words later, it’s finally done and… Read more
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Listening to the Ground – Surveying Portchester Castle
There’s something quietly magical about walking across a site with a magnetometer in hand, knowing that beneath your feet, history is waiting to speak, if only if you’re listening in… Read more
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Dig or Die: The Ultimate Archaeology Reality Show
After the last post about procrastination, it is only natural that this post is a day late… Reality TV has given us baking competitions, survival challenges, and enough restoration programs… Read more
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Procrastination – a how to guide
We all know the feeling. That important task looms over you like a storm cloud, but suddenly, everything else in the world seems way more urgent. The dishes? Haven’t been… Read more
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A Quadball Tournament as a Disabled Player
If you had told me years ago that I’d be playing a full-contact sport and earning Player of the Match, I’m not sure I would have believed you. But that’s… Read more
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The Strangest Archaeological Discoveries That Sound Completely Fake
History is full of bizarre discoveries that leave archaeologists scratching their heads. From lizard-like figurines to mysterious ancient mechanisms, here are some of the weirdest finds that almost sound too… Read more
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What It’s Like to Do a Master’s in Archaeology with a Disability
The Step Up from Undergraduate Study Pursuing a master’s degree is undoubtedly a step up from undergraduate study. I’ve often found myself thinking, “Wow, who knew it’d be harder?” It’s… Read more
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3 Archaeological Finds That Changed How We See the Past
Neanderthal 1 Neanderthal 1 showed us that Neanderthals had a caring society. The bones of Neanderthal 1 indicate a strong social structure and compassion among their peers. They had physical… Read more
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Breaking Ground: My Journey as a Disabled Archaeologist
When I first picked up a trowel, I didn’t realise I’d also need to advocate. I remember when I first fell in love with archaeology. I was in a practical… Read more
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Accepting Growing Up – and bread makers
I have never liked change. I don’t like new years when the year turns from 2024 to 2025. I don’t like going from first year to second year. I don’t… Read more
Welcome to my blog!
I’m Bronwyn, a master’s archaeology graduate wanting to share my perspective on the world.
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