I love getting a UK government screaming alert not to set anything in fire outdoors at the moment, and agree that is a great idea. But it is also in the context of the same politicians setting our climate on fire via their policy choices, making all the recent wildfires inevitable

These are probably the crispest cyanotypes I have achieved to date! Adapted from authentic range of knapped flint from various prehistoric archaeological contexts. Handmade A5 print tephraarts.etsy.com/listing/4555... #archeology #prehistory #prehistoric #flintknapping #archaeology

Blobby played guitar ⚡️🎸🎶 A mashup of British icons - Bowie and Blobby. Because why not have some fun in these trying times! Available from my Etsy shop TephraArts tephraarts.etsy.com/listing/4522... #mrblobby #blobbyblobbyblobby #davidbowie #ziggystardust

My uni have just withdrawn Geography, History & Geography and Politics & Geography undergrad courses run from our Penryn campus. Terrible for Cornwall. How did the staff find out? When UCAS clearing opened at 8am 😡

If you had a unicorn, would you keep it caged? The “Unicorn in Captivity” tapestry dates to c.1500 made with woven wool, silk, and silver thread. Print available via my Etsy shop TephraArts - link: tephraarts.etsy.com/listing/4551... #medieval #history #unicorn #thelastunicorn

I stepped outside in the sun for 3 minutes and I genuinely could feel the sun devouring my flesh. I burn in 8-12 minutes in normal circumstances, but think things might accelerating this week.

Intense Sun Flares

ALT: Intense Sun Flares

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As far as my hobbies go, I much prefer complaining the cold to the heat

I was specifically asked to make this by someone who hates Mr Blobby and loves Twilight. Please forgive me 🤣 A5 art print in luxury 300gsm hammered ivory cardstock & no good reason for existing is available here tephraarts.etsy.com/listing/4522... #twilight #mrblobby #teamedward

WHY DID AMAZON SEND ME REAL HUMAN HAIR? 😱

What looks like a blueprint but isn’t a blueprint? A cyanotype art print using the power of the sun ☀️ I love using the cyanotype method to print images of archaeological and historical motifs. The imperfections from the chemical photographic process echoes the aged nature of the source material.

Woah, one of my tiktok posts went viral and now I have about 50 packages to drop off to the postbox tomorrow morning 😊 If you want to jump on in, have a gander at my Etsy tephraarts.etsy.com

Handmade cyanotype print, adapted from woodcut designs by Heinrich Vogtherr, c. 1540 (British Museum 1863,0725.1535) Perfect gift for anyone who loves history, archaeology, and heritage! Item link: tephraarts.etsy.com/listing/4551... #medieval #history #knight #swords #spears #mace #axe

If you ever wondered why transphobia leads to other bigotries, have a read 😬 “Education's protective effect is offset by narcissism, uniqueness, and closure.” 😬 “psychological needs redirect reasoning away from accuracy goals” www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

After the release of my “Mr Blobby through time series” of art prints, the top three most popular options are now in: Anne Bobleyn, Loch Ness Blobby and Bayeux Blobby. Link tephraarts.etsy.com/listing/4522... #anneboleyn #thetudors #mrblobby

🧵 It's a huge moment of excitement for the whole academic staff development team (CREATE) at the University of Bristol. We have just won the Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE) at the National Teaching Excellence Awards 2026.

I figured out how to do the image transfer stuff mwahahahahah! It only took three complete failures before I got it right!

Former neo-Nazi activist selected as Tory candidate for Somerset council election. Convictions for assaulting police officer, burglary of a police station, malicious communications, anti-semitism, racially aggravated harassment, harrasing MPs. Tories chasing Reform vote.

Former neo-Nazi activist selected as Tory candidate for Somerset council election

Joshua Bonehill-Paine, creator of satirical Crewkerne Gazette, has convictions including for harassing a Jewish MP

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Do you like trowels and prehistoric knapped flint? Of course! Who wouldn’t love a piece of jewellery this specific! Yes, I am back to making niche gifts for archaeologists 🤣 Available via my Etsy shop tephraarts.etsy.com/listing/4549... #archaeology #prehistoric #prehistory

That’s a wrap on a fun weekend at the Battle of Evesham medieval festival - made a lot of people giggle for two days straight with my pop culture art and cards ✨🩷🤣 also vastly impoverished myself with a stop at the bougie farmahop #evesham #medieval

New art drop! I adapted the design from medieval tiles excavated by archaeologists in Bristol city to create this cyanotype print, a type of “sun print”. A4 size. Available via my Etsy shop tephraarts.etsy.com/listing/4546... #medieval #medievaltiles #bristol

Overnight, a masked bandit broke into our kitchen. Armed with opposable thumbs, he proceeded to sample everything on offer. I’d just visited the farmers market, so the menu was extensive. I can now share a highly specific peer-reviewed list of what this particular raider did & did not enjoy. 🧵

Raccoon's Evil Smile: 'Good, Good'

Alt: Raccoon's Evil Smile: 'Good, Good'

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I would like to propose a new symbolic system: the Archaeology Birthstone Chart. January: Coprolite February: Petrified Wood March: Opalised Fossil April: Pumice May: Flint June: Lapis Lazuli July: Jade August: Quartz September: Slate October: Mica November: Marble December: Hag stone

At a loose end near Bristol this weekend? Looking for something for all the family? Pop into the free Battle of Evesham Medieval Festival Sat 1st and Sun 2nd August (parking £10 per day). More info: www.battleofevesham.co.uk/Medieval_Fes... #medieval #history #archaeology #heritage

Schedule 2026 | Battle of Evesham

Schedule 2026 - The Battle of Evesham was fought on the morning of the 4th August 1265, between the rebel barons led by Simon de Montfort and the army of King Henry III, under his son Prince Edward.

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That’s a wrap on a busy day at Blaise Castle for Bristol’s Brilliant Archaeology! There were sooooo many giggles at my silly medieval memes and historical Mr Blobby prints 🤣🩷✨ Next week is the big one at the Battle of Evesham Medieval Festival www.battleofevesham.co.uk

TODAY ✨Free family-friendly Bristol event at Blaise Castle, 11am - 4pm Explore Bristol’s Brilliant Archaeology with lots of hands-on activities! Details: www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/bla... #bristol #archaeology #blaise

You can buy my Mr Blobby stickers individually from my archaeology & history collection via Redbubble. Designs are available across a range of products from mugs to notebooks to shower curtains & blankets! Pictured www.redbubble.com/i/sticker/Ba... #archaeology #medieval #history #BayeuxTapestry

Every now and then, I get to tell people about The Almost Impossible Gameshow. I give them the example of a reluctant friend who didn't believe it was amazing. She ended up laughing so hard she fell off the couch. That's my marketing. Find it on Channel4 or YouTube. Rubberbandits genius in action!

🧵 Great archaeology piece featuring our very own @annelisebaer.bsky.social #archaeology @archsengage.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/07/22/s...

Debate Over Ancient Iranian Jewelry Worn by Zendaya to ‘Odyssey’ Event (Gift Article)

The actress wore earrings to an event for “The Odyssey” that a London gallery has said were made from an ancient artifact.

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Had such a great Festival of Archaeology evening with Dr. Lorena Becerra-Valdivia & Dr. Jenni Butterworth on a panel discussing the books that inspires our eternal love for archaeology 🩷 Thanks to Lloyd and team for hosting us at Redland Library @redlandlibevents.bsky.social

After exploring the articles on Medieval Bristol, I found beautiful excavated tiles. They have deloghtful patterns from geometric, to birds and lions, and hearts and fleur-de-lis. ⚜️🩷 These last two motifs are in my latest paintings: brilliant gold on ombre pink/purple backdrops.