#mondaymicrowear

Time for the next #MondayMicrowear challenge! And if you've been following along regularly with these challenges, this should be an easy one 😉 . For those of you who aren't yet familiar with this weekly challenge: I post a microscopic picture and encourage people to write in the comments what they think they can see. Obviously, I don't expect everyone to get it right first time - I've had a lot of experience with this analytical method and the materials. But I thought it might be a fun little exercise to get you thinking about what exactly it is you're seeing, and what the tiniest traces can tell us about an object. . So how does this work here on Instagram? Well, I post a picture on a Monday, and then you have until the next Monday to write in the comments what you think you can see in the picture. Think about things like: - what the object is - what material - what traces you can see - what they might tell us about how this object was made or used - anything really! . The aim is to get you thinking and put your detective hat on. Try to avoid looking at other people's comments, and don't worry about saying something potentially silly - archaeology is all about interpretation! . One week after the initial post, I will update the caption to describe what can be seen in the image, and what this can tell us about the object, so you can see how close you got. (Don't forget to check last week's post to see the results of that one) . Good luck everyone! . Also if you fancy subscribing to my (free) monthly newsletter, which includes monthly microwear challenges, you can do so through my website (link in description). . #MicrowearAnalysis #archaeology #archaeologist #ArchaeologyLife #ArchaeologyLovers #microscope #microscopy #MicroscopicAnalysis https://www.instagram.com/p/CoT53SIKy7z/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Time for the next #MondayMicrowear challenge! . For those of you who aren't yet familiar with this weekly challenge: I post a microscopic picture and encourage people to write in the comments what they think they can see. Obviously, I don't expect everyone to get it right first time - I've had a lot of experience with this analytical method and the materials. But I thought it might be a fun little exercise to get you thinking about what exactly it is you're seeing, and what the tiniest traces can tell us about an object. . So how does this work here on Instagram? Well, I post a picture on a Monday, and then you have until the next Monday to write in the comments what you think you can see in the picture. Think about things like: - what the object is - what material - what traces you can see - what they might tell us about how this object was made or used - anything really! . The aim is to get you thinking and put your detective hat on. Try to avoid looking at other people's comments, and don't worry about saying something potentially silly - archaeology is all about interpretation! . One week after the initial post, I will update the caption to describe what can be seen in the image, and what this can tell us about the object, so you can see how close you got. (Don't forget to check last week's post to see the results of that one) . Good luck everyone! . Also if you fancy subscribing to my (free) monthly newsletter, which includes monthly microwear challenges, you can do so through my website (link in description). . #MicrowearAnalysis #archaeology #archaeologist #ArchaeologyLife #ArchaeologyLovers #microscope #microscopy #MicroscopicAnalysis https://www.instagram.com/p/CoB_UpUKNCN/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Time for the next #MondayMicrowear challenge! . For those of you who aren't yet familiar with this weekly challenge: I post a microscopic picture and encourage people to write in the comments what they think they can see. Obviously, I don't expect everyone to get it right first time - I've had a lot of experience with this analytical method and the materials. But I thought it might be a fun little exercise to get you thinking about what exactly it is you're seeing, and what the tiniest traces can tell us about an object. . So how does this work here on Instagram? Well, I post a picture on a Monday, and then you have until the next Monday to write in the comments what you think you can see in the picture. Think about things like: - what the object is - what material - what traces you can see - what they might tell us about how this object was made or used - anything really! . The aim is to get you thinking and put your detective hat on. Try to avoid looking at other people's comments, and don't worry about saying something potentially silly - archaeology is all about interpretation! . One week after the initial post, I will update the caption to describe what can be seen in the image, and what this can tell us about the object, so you can see how close you got. (Don't forget to check last week's post to see the results of that one) . Good luck everyone! . Also if you fancy subscribing to my (free) monthly newsletter, which includes monthly microwear challenges, you can do so through my website (link in description). . #MicrowearAnalysis #archaeology #archaeologist #ArchaeologyLife #ArchaeologyLovers #microscope #microscopy #MicroscopicAnalysis https://www.instagram.com/p/CnwSPqYK7e4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Time for the next #MondayMicrowear challenge! . For those of you who aren't yet familiar with this weekly challenge: I post a microscopic picture and encourage people to write in the comments what they think they can see. Obviously, I don't expect everyone to get it right first time - I've had a lot of experience with this analytical method and the materials. But I thought it might be a fun little exercise to get you thinking about what exactly it is you're seeing, and what the tiniest traces can tell us about an object. . So how does this work here on Instagram? Well, I post a picture on a Monday, and then you have until the next Monday to write in the comments what you think you can see in the picture. Think about things like: - what the object is - what material - what traces you can see - what they might tell us about how this object was made or used - anything really! . The aim is to get you thinking and put your detective hat on. Try to avoid looking at other people's comments, and don't worry about saying something potentially silly - archaeology is all about interpretation! . One week after the initial post, I will update the caption to describe what can be seen in the image, and what this can tell us about the object, so you can see how close you got. (Don't forget to check last week's post to see the results of that one) . Good luck everyone! . Also if you fancy subscribing to my (free) monthly newsletter, which includes monthly microwear challenges, you can do so through my website (link in description). . #MicrowearAnalysis #archaeology #archaeologist #ArchaeologyLife #ArchaeologyLovers #microscope #microscopy #MicroscopicAnalysis https://www.instagram.com/p/CneDY_tqRHu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Time for the first #MondayMicrowear challenge of 2023! . For those of you who aren't yet familiar with this weekly challenge: I post a microscopic picture and encourage people to write in the comments what they think they can see. Obviously, I don't expect everyone to get it right first time - I've had a lot of experience with this analytical method and the materials. But I thought it might be a fun little exercise to get you thinking about what exactly it is you're seeing, and what the tiniest traces can tell us about an object. . So how does this work here on Instagram? Well, I post a picture on a Monday, and then you have until the next Monday to write in the comments what you think you can see in the picture. Think about things like: - what the object is - what material - what traces you can see - what they might tell us about how this object was made or used - anything really! . The aim is to get you thinking and put your detective hat on. Try to avoid looking at other people's comments, and don't worry about saying something potentially silly - archaeology is all about interpretation! . One week after the initial post, I will update the caption to describe what can be seen in the image, and what this can tell us about the object, so you can see how close you got. (Don't forget to check last week's post to see the results of that one) . Good luck everyone! . Also if you fancy subscribing to my (free) monthly newsletter, which includes monthly microwear challenges, you can do so through my website (link in description). . #MicrowearAnalysis #archaeology #archaeologist #ArchaeologyLife #ArchaeologyLovers #microscope #microscopy #MicroscopicAnalysis https://www.instagram.com/p/CnL_MR_KN6t/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Time for the first #MondayMicrowear challenge of 2023! . For those of you who aren't yet familiar with this weekly challenge: I post a microscopic picture and encourage people to write in the comments what they think they can see. Obviously, I don't expect everyone to get it right first time - I've had a lot of experience with this analytical method and the materials. But I thought it might be a fun little exercise to get you thinking about what exactly it is you're seeing, and what the tiniest traces can tell us about an object. . So how does this work here on Instagram? Well, I post a picture on a Monday, and then you have until the next Monday to write in the comments what you think you can see in the picture. Think about things like: - what the object is - what material - what traces you can see - what they might tell us about how this object was made or used - anything really! . The aim is to get you thinking and put your detective hat on. Try to avoid looking at other people's comments, and don't worry about saying something potentially silly - archaeology is all about interpretation! . One week after the initial post, I will update the caption to describe what can be seen in the image, and what this can tell us about the object, so you can see how close you got. (Don't forget to check last week's post to see the results of that one) . Good luck everyone! . Also if you fancy subscribing to my (free) monthly newsletter, which includes monthly microwear challenges, you can do so through my website (link in description). . #MicrowearAnalysis #archaeology #archaeologist #ArchaeologyLife #ArchaeologyLovers #microscope #microscopy #MicroscopicAnalysis https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm5-S7DKjD0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Time for the next #MondayMicrowear challenge! . For those of you who aren't yet familiar with this weekly challenge: I post a microscopic picture and encourage people to write in the comments what they think they can see. Obviously, I don't expect everyone to get it right first time - I've had a lot of experience with this analytical method and the materials. But I thought it might be a fun little exercise to get you thinking about what exactly it is you're seeing, and what the tiniest traces can tell us about an object. . So how does this work here on Instagram? Well, I post a picture on a Monday, and then you have until the next Monday to write in the comments what you think you can see in the picture. Think about things like: - what the object is - what material - what traces you can see - what they might tell us about how this object was made or used - anything really! . The aim is to get you thinking and put your detective hat on. Try to avoid looking at other people's comments, and don't worry about saying something potentially silly - archaeology is all about interpretation! . One week after the initial post, I will update the caption to describe what can be seen in the image, and what this can tell us about the object, so you can see how close you got. (Don't forget to check last week's post to see the results of that one) . Good luck everyone! . Also if you fancy subscribing to my (free) monthly newsletter, which includes monthly microwear challenges, you can do so through my website (link in description). . #MicrowearAnalysis #archaeology #archaeologist #ArchaeologyLife #ArchaeologyLovers #microscope #microscopy #MicroscopicAnalysis https://www.instagram.com/p/CmobAaTqbqR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Time for the next #MondayMicrowear challenge! . For those of you who aren't yet familiar with this weekly challenge: I post a microscopic picture and encourage people to write in the comments what they think they can see. Obviously, I don't expect everyone to get it right first time - I've had a lot of experience with this analytical method and the materials. But I thought it might be a fun little exercise to get you thinking about what exactly it is you're seeing, and what the tiniest traces can tell us about an object. . So how does this work here on Instagram? Well, I post a picture on a Monday, and then you have until the next Monday to write in the comments what you think you can see in the picture. Think about things like: - what the object is - what material - what traces you can see - what they might tell us about how this object was made or used - anything really! . The aim is to get you thinking and put your detective hat on. Try to avoid looking at other people's comments, and don't worry about saying something potentially silly - archaeology is all about interpretation! . One week after the initial post, I will update the caption to describe what can be seen in the image, and what this can tell us about the object, so you can see how close you got. (Don't forget to check last week's post to see the results of that one) . Good luck everyone! . Also if you fancy subscribing to my (free) monthly newsletter, which includes monthly microwear challenges, you can do so through my website (link in description). . #MicrowearAnalysis #archaeology #archaeologist #ArchaeologyLife #ArchaeologyLovers #microscope #microscopy #MicroscopicAnalysis https://www.instagram.com/p/CmV2uUaK9d2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=