Dr Monika Reppo
@chronicamonika.bsky.social
that one Estonian archaeologist from all those other apps / post-medieval stuff & people / urban, rescue & public archaeology / MoB Estonian Assoc. of Archaeologists / SPMA council member
Eagles and lions rampant, gold and silk, the fabric seems really well preserved
November 22, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Eagles and lions rampant, gold and silk, the fabric seems really well preserved
liturgical objects from Toledo Cathedral such as the 10th century Mozarabic Liber Misticus. Why Tallinn? Tallinn-born Michel Sittow’s (1469–1525) earliest works were painted for the Luna Chapel of Toledo Cathedral whilst his final works are at Niguliste! Overall, an impressive exhibition 5/5
November 22, 2025 at 8:55 AM
liturgical objects from Toledo Cathedral such as the 10th century Mozarabic Liber Misticus. Why Tallinn? Tallinn-born Michel Sittow’s (1469–1525) earliest works were painted for the Luna Chapel of Toledo Cathedral whilst his final works are at Niguliste! Overall, an impressive exhibition 5/5
Then I ran over to St Nicholas Church (Niguliste) for the grand opening of “Dives Toletana: Treasures of Toledo Cathedral from Medieval to El Greco” celebrating 800 years of Toledo Cathedral & showcasing the paintings of #ElGreco for the first time in Estonia. This rare exhibition includes 4/
November 22, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Then I ran over to St Nicholas Church (Niguliste) for the grand opening of “Dives Toletana: Treasures of Toledo Cathedral from Medieval to El Greco” celebrating 800 years of Toledo Cathedral & showcasing the paintings of #ElGreco for the first time in Estonia. This rare exhibition includes 4/
The second exhibition at Tallinn City Life Museum, “Lyndanise. Reval. Tallinn. City Life Through the Centuries” was even more focused on material culture & how it has changed through Tallinn’s history. Not massive but a lot of small artefacts to discover so just a few sneak peeks as a teaser 3/
November 22, 2025 at 8:55 AM
The second exhibition at Tallinn City Life Museum, “Lyndanise. Reval. Tallinn. City Life Through the Centuries” was even more focused on material culture & how it has changed through Tallinn’s history. Not massive but a lot of small artefacts to discover so just a few sneak peeks as a teaser 3/
Brotherhood of the Blackheads, an association for unmarried merchants (still active), which was first mentioned in Tallinn in 1400. The Brotherhood is named after St Maurice, a Black soldier saint who died in the 3rd century A.D. Video: deer leg beakers the brotherhood is known for (read ALT) 2/
November 22, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Brotherhood of the Blackheads, an association for unmarried merchants (still active), which was first mentioned in Tallinn in 1400. The Brotherhood is named after St Maurice, a Black soldier saint who died in the 3rd century A.D. Video: deer leg beakers the brotherhood is known for (read ALT) 2/
On Friday - I had two meetings & two exhibition opening parties. The first of the latter two was at Tallinn City Life Museum (Linnaelumuuseum). The renewed museum will open to visitors today with two exhibition - the Wealthy & Handsome details the history of the 1/
November 22, 2025 at 8:55 AM
On Friday - I had two meetings & two exhibition opening parties. The first of the latter two was at Tallinn City Life Museum (Linnaelumuuseum). The renewed museum will open to visitors today with two exhibition - the Wealthy & Handsome details the history of the 1/
At Muinsuskaitseameti aastaauhinnad (National Heritage Board annual awards), the nomination is already a recognition of the importance & impact of your work or discovery. So even the nominees get to walk the stage. Photo: Cäroly Anton
November 22, 2025 at 7:40 AM
At Muinsuskaitseameti aastaauhinnad (National Heritage Board annual awards), the nomination is already a recognition of the importance & impact of your work or discovery. So even the nominees get to walk the stage. Photo: Cäroly Anton
Although the Sarve coins are notable in the local context, Sindi-Lodja’s Stone Age settlement & the discovery of potentially the oldest house in Estonia has nationwide & regional impact. So I was really happy my colleagues got the award for Find of the Year! Congratulations, @silviakask.bsky.social!
November 22, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Although the Sarve coins are notable in the local context, Sindi-Lodja’s Stone Age settlement & the discovery of potentially the oldest house in Estonia has nationwide & regional impact. So I was really happy my colleagues got the award for Find of the Year! Congratulations, @silviakask.bsky.social!
Today’s the day - Estonian National Heritage Board annual awards ceremony is tonight! I’m nominated in the category “Find of the year” for my work alongside metal detectorist E. Järvekülg who found C11 coins & other artefacts from the island of Hiiumaa & reported the discovery. Pics: I. Leimus
November 20, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Today’s the day - Estonian National Heritage Board annual awards ceremony is tonight! I’m nominated in the category “Find of the year” for my work alongside metal detectorist E. Järvekülg who found C11 coins & other artefacts from the island of Hiiumaa & reported the discovery. Pics: I. Leimus
Eric Östergren described the process of setting up the Vikings Before Vikings exhibition at #Vrakmuseum in Stockholm and its impact for the museum. His enthusiasm for the exhibition & the energy the Vrakmuseum puts in to deliver the ideal visitor experience was quite remarkable, inspiring really 3/4
November 14, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Eric Östergren described the process of setting up the Vikings Before Vikings exhibition at #Vrakmuseum in Stockholm and its impact for the museum. His enthusiasm for the exhibition & the energy the Vrakmuseum puts in to deliver the ideal visitor experience was quite remarkable, inspiring really 3/4
Marge Konsa introduced results of the #excavation which started 17 years ago. Despite its discovery nearly two decades ago, new analyses are constantly changing our perception of the #Vendel period (Pre-Viking Age) in the region. TIL one of the swords was encrusted with Sri Lankan garnets! 2/4
November 14, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Marge Konsa introduced results of the #excavation which started 17 years ago. Despite its discovery nearly two decades ago, new analyses are constantly changing our perception of the #Vendel period (Pre-Viking Age) in the region. TIL one of the swords was encrusted with Sri Lankan garnets! 2/4
Threadsist avastas minu õde hiljuti midagi sellist:
Ma pole umbes aasta seda rakendust avanud 🤭
Ma pole umbes aasta seda rakendust avanud 🤭
November 12, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Threadsist avastas minu õde hiljuti midagi sellist:
Ma pole umbes aasta seda rakendust avanud 🤭
Ma pole umbes aasta seda rakendust avanud 🤭
@mariamurmen.bsky.social sai parima teaduse ja tehnoloogia populariseerija peapreemia - palju-palju õnne! 👏
November 12, 2025 at 7:31 PM
@mariamurmen.bsky.social sai parima teaduse ja tehnoloogia populariseerija peapreemia - palju-palju õnne! 👏
Täna on Teaduskommunikatsiooni konverents 2025 - ettekandeid saab vaadata otse siit: www.youtube.com/live/NIkmc5_... #scicomm
November 12, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Täna on Teaduskommunikatsiooni konverents 2025 - ettekandeid saab vaadata otse siit: www.youtube.com/live/NIkmc5_... #scicomm
With the exhibition, I wanted to invite viewers to think about how a fresh perspective, new contacts & expanded research opportunities can change long-established theories & positions.
The results are presented in Italian & English, read more in Estonian here: arheoloogia.ee/sundmused/ee... 4/4
The results are presented in Italian & English, read more in Estonian here: arheoloogia.ee/sundmused/ee... 4/4
November 12, 2025 at 9:56 AM
With the exhibition, I wanted to invite viewers to think about how a fresh perspective, new contacts & expanded research opportunities can change long-established theories & positions.
The results are presented in Italian & English, read more in Estonian here: arheoloogia.ee/sundmused/ee... 4/4
The results are presented in Italian & English, read more in Estonian here: arheoloogia.ee/sundmused/ee... 4/4
Trade between NE Barbarcium & Roman Empire continued through the #AmberRoad but Roman & Italian artefacts have been considered very rare in Estonia. However, my preliminary study has shown that this claim appears to be overexaggerated & not take into account new information 3/4
Photo: see ALT
Photo: see ALT
November 12, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Trade between NE Barbarcium & Roman Empire continued through the #AmberRoad but Roman & Italian artefacts have been considered very rare in Estonia. However, my preliminary study has shown that this claim appears to be overexaggerated & not take into account new information 3/4
Photo: see ALT
Photo: see ALT
Estonia's part in the Amber Road has been questioned for long but more recent research has shown that raw amber was indeed found & collected in #BronzeAge Estonia (Saaremaa) at a time when it was a material high in demand in the Apennine peninsula (& elsewhere in Southern Europe) 2/4
Photo: see ALT
Photo: see ALT
November 12, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Estonia's part in the Amber Road has been questioned for long but more recent research has shown that raw amber was indeed found & collected in #BronzeAge Estonia (Saaremaa) at a time when it was a material high in demand in the Apennine peninsula (& elsewhere in Southern Europe) 2/4
Photo: see ALT
Photo: see ALT
The exhibition "Tracce d´Italia nell'Estonia d'ambra" is open to the public until Sunday at Museo dei Grandi Fiumi in #Rovigo. Visitors can learn about objects of Roman & Italian origin as well as the amber objects that have been found from Estonia. 1/4
Photo: Estonian Embassy in Rome
Photo: Estonian Embassy in Rome
November 12, 2025 at 9:56 AM
The exhibition "Tracce d´Italia nell'Estonia d'ambra" is open to the public until Sunday at Museo dei Grandi Fiumi in #Rovigo. Visitors can learn about objects of Roman & Italian origin as well as the amber objects that have been found from Estonia. 1/4
Photo: Estonian Embassy in Rome
Photo: Estonian Embassy in Rome
Mina kui ma olen end ruunanud viimastel nädalatel ja töökoormus hakkab lõpuks stabiliseeruma, aga veel paar asja lõpetada ja mu keha otsustab, et aeg on teha väike kurguvalu-kael kange-kas see on palavik? üritus
November 12, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Mina kui ma olen end ruunanud viimastel nädalatel ja töökoormus hakkab lõpuks stabiliseeruma, aga veel paar asja lõpetada ja mu keha otsustab, et aeg on teha väike kurguvalu-kael kange-kas see on palavik? üritus
las ma loen oma igapäevast garbaaži
(+ kes alustab pühapäevi tomatimahlaga? lamp valik)
(+ kes alustab pühapäevi tomatimahlaga? lamp valik)
November 10, 2025 at 11:02 PM
las ma loen oma igapäevast garbaaži
(+ kes alustab pühapäevi tomatimahlaga? lamp valik)
(+ kes alustab pühapäevi tomatimahlaga? lamp valik)
see oleks nagu halb photoshop ja lisaks AI taust (pudeli proportsioon mehega võrreldes - see jah suurem pudel, a see pole NII suur)
November 10, 2025 at 11:02 PM
see oleks nagu halb photoshop ja lisaks AI taust (pudeli proportsioon mehega võrreldes - see jah suurem pudel, a see pole NII suur)
yo aura wtf
ma tahtsin lihtsalt enne und telefonis istuda, nüüd mängin märka AI-d
ma tahtsin lihtsalt enne und telefonis istuda, nüüd mängin märka AI-d
November 10, 2025 at 11:02 PM
yo aura wtf
ma tahtsin lihtsalt enne und telefonis istuda, nüüd mängin märka AI-d
ma tahtsin lihtsalt enne und telefonis istuda, nüüd mängin märka AI-d
Buongiorno a Rovigo! This morning I presented my paper on Roman and Italian artefacts in Estonian #archaeology at Camera di Commercio Venezia #Rovigo. One of the nicest hall I have presented in & what an amazing team of organisers!
November 6, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Buongiorno a Rovigo! This morning I presented my paper on Roman and Italian artefacts in Estonian #archaeology at Camera di Commercio Venezia #Rovigo. One of the nicest hall I have presented in & what an amazing team of organisers!
Mum, the Teutonic Order is messing with my breakfast again…
November 2, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Mum, the Teutonic Order is messing with my breakfast again…