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@mysteriousmaven01

Church crawler. Archaeologist and Museum Curator. Loves weird folklore and 🐈

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Cat sleeping on a fluffy throw blanket

Cat sleeping on a fluffy throw blanket

Sunday morning lie in #LazySunday

01.03.2026 08:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Me too and its so dinky!

25.02.2026 14:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Box made from roe deer bone with circle and dot decoration

Box made from roe deer bone with circle and dot decoration

Box made from roe deer bone with circle and dot decoration. The lid is half slid revealing inside.

Box made from roe deer bone with circle and dot decoration. The lid is half slid revealing inside.

Saw this little box today. Made from bone, found under the head of a female burial in Broadway of late roman date. As the archaeological archivist, it will my job to get this & rest of the archive to the County Museum after all analysis & reporting has been completed. @profaliceroberts.bsky.social

24.02.2026 19:04 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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A day out during the Christmas break while processing a major change in our family. Losing a parent is awful. We have become a closer family as we get together to support each other.
#Grief #Talking

11.01.2026 14:21 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I love this book. One of my old favourites

11.01.2026 14:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Tonia x

09.01.2026 11:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Have had a really awful couple of months. The sort of experience that's changes you. I need to know I'm going to be ok. #Grief

09.01.2026 09:23 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Tree turning orange

Tree turning orange

The season is in full riotous colour!
#Autumn #Trees

12.10.2025 20:06 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Book resting on a comfy throw

Book resting on a comfy throw

Plan for today... curl up to finish this with a bag of choc buttons, nap, walk, dinner, perhaps a bit of writing but early night. Didn't get home until just after 3 this morning and am knackered. Have a good Sunday folks.
#SundayVibes #Relax

05.10.2025 10:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Woman drinking a massive take away cup of coffee

Woman drinking a massive take away cup of coffee

Its October... know what that means...
So far booked in 15 tours, 3 paranormal events, 1 talk as well as the 2 main jobs that I do. Give me all the coffee!!
#ILoveItReally #October #Folklore #Autumn #Halloween

01.10.2025 10:28 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Mouse balancing on a bramble. Photograph by Alan Heeley.

Mouse balancing on a bramble. Photograph by Alan Heeley.

A close-up of Old Fox's face.

A close-up of Old Fox's face.

Under a thundery yellow sky, Mouse & Old Fox were picking blackberries on Gleydestow lane. Mouse accidentally dropped her basket & began to cry. I can't do anything, I'm such a fool. Old Fox took her little paw in his, you are one of the bravest souls I have ever met, he said.

16.08.2025 10:07 πŸ‘ 207 πŸ” 38 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 1

Why do colleagues come to work and start eating their breakfasts at their desks? Doesn't matter what time of day they come in, they have to start eating. Also eating it with a teaspoon should be banned... #Monday

15.09.2025 09:25 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The photo shows an Acheulean biface handaxe knapped from dark grey flint with a creamy-white cortical layer, shown against a black background. The handaxe is roughly tear-drop shaped with a pointed tip and rounded bottom. There is a fossil shell centrally displayed on one face, identified as the Cretaceous bivalve mollusc Spondylus spinosus. Above the shell to the right is a small rectangular museum label. The toolmaker has knapped the flint in such a way as to retain the shell in a central position. Measurements 79mm x 35mm x 132mm Weight 0.375kg. Collections of the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Cambridge.

The photo shows an Acheulean biface handaxe knapped from dark grey flint with a creamy-white cortical layer, shown against a black background. The handaxe is roughly tear-drop shaped with a pointed tip and rounded bottom. There is a fossil shell centrally displayed on one face, identified as the Cretaceous bivalve mollusc Spondylus spinosus. Above the shell to the right is a small rectangular museum label. The toolmaker has knapped the flint in such a way as to retain the shell in a central position. Measurements 79mm x 35mm x 132mm Weight 0.375kg. Collections of the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Cambridge.

Something beautiful for the weekend!

An extraordinary Acheulean handaxe knapped around a fossil shell c. 500,000-300,000 years ago!

The shell’s central display has been described as an example of aesthetic intention by the toolmaker.

West Tofts, Norfolk. πŸ“· MAA Cambridge University

#Archaeology

13.09.2025 11:58 πŸ‘ 1369 πŸ” 388 πŸ’¬ 37 πŸ“Œ 32
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#Standuptoracism London

13.09.2025 18:45 πŸ‘ 293 πŸ” 71 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2
Jane Eyre book resting on a cosy blanket next to a bookmark.

Jane Eyre book resting on a cosy blanket next to a bookmark.

Open book with notes attached to pages

Open book with notes attached to pages

Picked up Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte from the charity shop as its in my Gothic Reading list and happened upon the previous owners notes... love that ❀️
#RainyDay #Reading #Classics #Gothic

14.09.2025 15:10 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Quitting putting effort into a WhatsApp group chat is an act of self preservation. Always being the one to initiate conversation and getting very few answers in return. Always excuses to meeting up. Well I am done. No more messages from me.

12.09.2025 21:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Detail image is of man with a camera around his neck standing amongst a group of characters

Detail image is of man with a camera around his neck standing amongst a group of characters

Designing Discworld is coming to Worcester Museum and Art Gallery UK. Folklore played a huge part in Sir Terry Pratchetts popular Discworld series with creatures, beliefs and magic. Opens tomorrow and it looks gorgeous
#FolkloreFriday

12.09.2025 12:41 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Plastic deer on a cardboard box with a sign around its neck.

Plastic deer on a cardboard box with a sign around its neck.

Deputy Dave watching over me while I do my work. I can ask him anything apparently!
#ColleaguesHoilday #Museums #Prop

29.08.2025 11:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Hand holding a duck brooch

Hand holding a duck brooch

Who doesn't love a duck?
#FindsFriday

22.08.2025 08:06 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Magazine cover of dragon in a chalice with two swords either side.

Magazine cover of dragon in a chalice with two swords either side.

Giving up whats going on in the world. Its too stressful so I shall be out in the garden with Hwaet!, Myths and Legend edition.
#FolkloreSunday

17.08.2025 14:07 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Nighty night Hookland

13.08.2025 21:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Old pages of book. Left page is an illustration of a body in a tomb. Right page is title page.

Old pages of book. Left page is an illustration of a body in a tomb. Right page is title page.

Oooh now then. Look what I found while mooching around in our museum stores... earmarked to look at later. 😁
An Account of the Discovery of the body of King John 17th July 1797.
#WorcesterCathedral #History #HistoricalText

08.08.2025 11:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Driving home from my archaeology job and what comes onto Classic FM on the radio? The theme tune to Indiana Jones... πŸ˜‚

05.08.2025 16:14 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Magazine with the Green Man on the cover

Magazine with the Green Man on the cover

Will be launching myself into this, this weekend. I ordered a bundle of 3 of the issues as I've heard great things. Looking forward to it!
#Folklore #Zine

01.08.2025 15:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I'm really craving some sort of ginger cakey thing... I need to do some baking this weekend.

01.08.2025 10:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A mountain with clouds on its summit

A mountain with clouds on its summit

This is Tryfan

In Welsh folklore the burial site of Sir Bedivere, who returned Excalibur to the Lady of the Lake after Arthur's last battle

The lake that holds Excalibur is Llyn Ogwen, to the left off camera

The lake on the right is Llyn Idwal in Cwm Idwal

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31.07.2025 10:32 πŸ‘ 182 πŸ” 22 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 0
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Corn Grinding Dance steps. In ceremonies such as in the TatΓ©i Niwestsika β€˜Etsixa (β€œCultivation Ceremony”), children perform a series of dances to embody all Corn maids #Folklore
www.inquiry.net/outdoor/nati...

01.08.2025 08:52 πŸ‘ 26 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Knitted postbox cover

Knitted postbox cover

Opened emails this morning to one from our company health care system telling us that July is UV Safety Month... sent on the 1st of August...
Blessed Lughnasadh everyone!

01.08.2025 08:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A row of standing stones under a cloudy sky.

A row of standing stones under a cloudy sky.

I made it... they're all still there 😍
#Prehistoric #StandingStones #Avebury

24.07.2025 09:32 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Having the week off as its one of those "milestone" birthdays this week. First morning of first day off and I'm collapsed on the bed after a manic deep clean session. Im not doing 'holiday' right am I?

21.07.2025 11:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0