Dr Anna Reeve
@cypriotartleeds.bsky.social
Material culture historian, exploring the history of Cypriot archaeology and ancient Cypriot collections in UK museums. Ceramics fan. ECR Associate at the Institute of Classical Studies, London and Associate Lecturer in Classics at the Open University.
I adore the bonkers marketing of To My Ships tomyships.com
December 7, 2025 at 10:44 AM
I adore the bonkers marketing of To My Ships tomyships.com
The traditional festive scene of the aftermath of a museum heist…
December 4, 2025 at 11:48 AM
The traditional festive scene of the aftermath of a museum heist…
Book project stocktake, with help from Artefact Cards.
December 4, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Book project stocktake, with help from Artefact Cards.
A visual summary of the year on Bluesky - the word cloud looks about right, with thanks to @anisota.net
December 3, 2025 at 9:28 AM
A visual summary of the year on Bluesky - the word cloud looks about right, with thanks to @anisota.net
Who’s Who in Cypriote Archaeology - how have I never come across this before? Published in 1971. About half the entries are men, just under 20% women, and the rest unclear (possibly women using their initials for strategic reasons - but probably skewing male). Time for an updated version!
December 1, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Who’s Who in Cypriote Archaeology - how have I never come across this before? Published in 1971. About half the entries are men, just under 20% women, and the rest unclear (possibly women using their initials for strategic reasons - but probably skewing male). Time for an updated version!
Ah, The Brotherton, how I have missed you.
December 1, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Ah, The Brotherton, how I have missed you.
Day 30: Why museums? For the joy, wonder, excitement and curiosity that can be sparked by an encounter with an ancient object. #Museum30
November 30, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Day 30: Why museums? For the joy, wonder, excitement and curiosity that can be sparked by an encounter with an ancient object. #Museum30
From my commonplace book, circa 1995. RIP Tom Stoppard ❤️
November 29, 2025 at 7:23 PM
From my commonplace book, circa 1995. RIP Tom Stoppard ❤️
Day 28: Water. This animated background creates the perfect setting for these ancient Cypriot model boats, at the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden, Leiden #Museum30
November 29, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Day 28: Water. This animated background creates the perfect setting for these ancient Cypriot model boats, at the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden, Leiden #Museum30
Day 28: Mural. I love this mural titled ‘Echoes’ on a pub in Mabgate, inspired by Burmantofts tiles and a tribute to the cultural heritage of Leeds, by the artist Add Fuel #Museum30
November 28, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Day 28: Mural. I love this mural titled ‘Echoes’ on a pub in Mabgate, inspired by Burmantofts tiles and a tribute to the cultural heritage of Leeds, by the artist Add Fuel #Museum30
Once again I find myself in the car outside my daughter’s ballet lesson with a flask of coffee and a new journal article #NotAllBad
November 27, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Once again I find myself in the car outside my daughter’s ballet lesson with a flask of coffee and a new journal article #NotAllBad
Day 24: Specialist. Recently I learned that precise dating of pottery repairs is of interest to specialist conservators, allowing them to study developing conservation techniques. So a 1936 letter saying ‘The pottery arrived broken but I have mended it’ is of more than historical interest! #Museum30
November 24, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Day 24: Specialist. Recently I learned that precise dating of pottery repairs is of interest to specialist conservators, allowing them to study developing conservation techniques. So a 1936 letter saying ‘The pottery arrived broken but I have mended it’ is of more than historical interest! #Museum30
Opened a box I don’t think I’ve unpacked since university. That is… going back a bit.
November 23, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Opened a box I don’t think I’ve unpacked since university. That is… going back a bit.
Day 23: Animal. I love zoomorphic ancient Cypriot ceramics, half way between pot and animal - this one from the Cyprus Museum, Nicosia #Museum30
November 23, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Day 23: Animal. I love zoomorphic ancient Cypriot ceramics, half way between pot and animal - this one from the Cyprus Museum, Nicosia #Museum30
Day 20: Diary. Sometimes a diary entry can shed new light on collection histories. The diary of William Aldam (1813-1890) for 28 Sept 1870 reveals that he paid for the Cypriot amphora donated by him to the Museum of the Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society, but didn't choose or own it. #Museum30
November 20, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Day 20: Diary. Sometimes a diary entry can shed new light on collection histories. The diary of William Aldam (1813-1890) for 28 Sept 1870 reveals that he paid for the Cypriot amphora donated by him to the Museum of the Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society, but didn't choose or own it. #Museum30
Day 19: Magic. In her book 'Deaccessioning Museum Objects', @durrantjenny.bsky.social describes the 'magic moment' when a visitor connects with a museum object. Much of my work is about this 'magic moment', facilitating object encounters, meeting them myself, and trying to capture them in writing.
November 19, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Day 19: Magic. In her book 'Deaccessioning Museum Objects', @durrantjenny.bsky.social describes the 'magic moment' when a visitor connects with a museum object. Much of my work is about this 'magic moment', facilitating object encounters, meeting them myself, and trying to capture them in writing.
Day 18: Photograph. Sometimes photographs bring out details more clearly, such as this amphora handle stamp, ΚΛΕΑΡΧΟΥ ΝΑΜΟΥ, identifying its place and period of production #Museum30
November 18, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Day 18: Photograph. Sometimes photographs bring out details more clearly, such as this amphora handle stamp, ΚΛΕΑΡΧΟΥ ΝΑΜΟΥ, identifying its place and period of production #Museum30
Day 17: Making. It has to be the fabulous Museum of Making in Derby, where you can choose your own adventure through the collections #Museum30
November 17, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Day 17: Making. It has to be the fabulous Museum of Making in Derby, where you can choose your own adventure through the collections #Museum30
Day 16: Last 12 months. Some museum highlights: meeting Mr Darcy at Bankfield; the #MuseumsAssociation conference at the Royal Armouries; Hat Works Museum, Stockport; and Tullie House Museum, Carlisle. #Museum30
November 16, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Day 16: Last 12 months. Some museum highlights: meeting Mr Darcy at Bankfield; the #MuseumsAssociation conference at the Royal Armouries; Hat Works Museum, Stockport; and Tullie House Museum, Carlisle. #Museum30
Day 15: Kindness. Some of my museum mapping work involves retracing the steps of previous generations of researchers, and like them I am hugely grateful for the kindness of curators in sharing information and access to collections #Museum30
November 15, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Day 15: Kindness. Some of my museum mapping work involves retracing the steps of previous generations of researchers, and like them I am hugely grateful for the kindness of curators in sharing information and access to collections #Museum30
Day 14: Heavy. Weight, bulk, heft are important aspects of the materiality of ancient objects, and hard to convey visually or through text. This Red Polished bowl is surprisingly heavy in the hand, like a full mug of tea, and it rests centred and self-contained despite its rounded base. #Museum30
November 14, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Day 14: Heavy. Weight, bulk, heft are important aspects of the materiality of ancient objects, and hard to convey visually or through text. This Red Polished bowl is surprisingly heavy in the hand, like a full mug of tea, and it rests centred and self-contained despite its rounded base. #Museum30
There it is - 'A History of England in 25 Poems' by @cathamclarke.bsky.social featured in Blackwell's roundup of the Best History Books of 2025. Just in time for Christmas shopping!
November 14, 2025 at 8:33 AM
There it is - 'A History of England in 25 Poems' by @cathamclarke.bsky.social featured in Blackwell's roundup of the Best History Books of 2025. Just in time for Christmas shopping!