Dr Henry Clarke
Lecturer in Roman History & Culture, University of Leeds | Identity, culture and landscape in Ancient Iberia | Editor at Theoretical Roman Archaeology Journal | Coach and cox at Leeds Rowing Club
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- Looking forward to the British Academy @britishacademy.bsky.social ECR Network Yorkshire and Humber Launch in York tomorrow. Any else on here going?
- Reposted by Dr Henry ClarkeNew MA in Classics and Ancient History at the University of Leeds @universityofleeds.bsky.social - now open for applications for a September 2026 start! For more information and to apply, please visit: courses.leeds.ac.uk/k149/classic...
- Reposted by Dr Henry ClarkeOur 'Myths & Legends: A Classics Competition 2026' is still open for Key Stage 3 students to enter! Entries will close on 2nd March 2026. artsoutreach.leeds.ac.uk/our-subjects...
- First talk of the year today! Excited to be returning to Rawdon Community Library this afternoon to talk about my research, culture change and the Roman Empire
- Reposted by Dr Henry ClarkeWe were deeply saddened to learn that our former colleague Robert Maltby died last week. Having taught at Leeds since 1989, Robert was Professor of Latin Philology by the time he took early retirement in 2013 and though he moved away from Leeds, he stayed in touch.
- Reposted by Dr Henry ClarkeLooking for an MA in Classics and Ancient History? Look no further! We are very excited about the launch of our new MA in Classics and Ancient History, now open for applications for a September 2026 start. For more information and to apply, please visit: courses.leeds.ac.uk/k149/classic...
- Reposted by Dr Henry ClarkeFor our next seminar Dr Emilio Zucchetti (Royal Holloway) will speak to us on "‘As Gramsci Said’: Latin, Hegemony, and the Politics of Classical Education in Contemporary Italy." Thurs 4 December, 17:15-18:30 UK time, in-person in Michael Sadler 1.01, and online via Teams. All welcome to attend!
- Reposted by Dr Henry ClarkeMyths & Legends: A Classics Competition 2026 has officially opened! Entries close on 2 March 2026. This is a FREE outreach competition aimed at Key Stage 3 students, which has run for over 70 years at Leeds! Find more information on the competition website: artsoutreach.leeds.ac.uk/our-subjects...
- Reposted by Dr Henry ClarkeInterested in getting some hands on experience with our collections? We're looking for volunteers to help catalogue and research our collection of 17th-century tokens. Volunteering will usually take place on a Thursday, 2 hours per week. Email gallery@leeds.ac.uk for the full role description.
- Spread the word - new MA in Classics and Ancient History at Leeds now recruiting for September 2026 entry!
- New MA in Classics and Ancient History at Leeds - we are thrilled to announce the launch of our new MA in Classics and Ancient History, *now recruiting* for September 2026! For more information and to apply, please visit: courses.leeds.ac.uk/k149/classic...
- Check out this thread about a panel I'm co-organising with the brilliant Giacomo Savani for ##RACTRAC2026 on Water Cultures Beyond Roman Italy - lots of time left to submit your abstracts (deadline 24 October)!
- Reposted by Dr Henry ClarkeCall for Papers! Symposium in honour of our much-missed colleague Prof. Malcolm Heath, Leeds, 21-2 May 2026. Paper proposals of no more than 500 words to be sent by 1 December to Prof. Emma Stafford (e.j.stafford@leeds.ac.uk) ahc.leeds.ac.uk/dir-record/r... fb.me/e/3B3AY9ZZZ
- Reposted by Dr Henry ClarkeAll are welcome to our first research seminar of the academic year with Dr Simon Glenn on ‘The Bactrian Mirage: coins and history in Hellenistic Central Asia’ on 16 October, 17:15-18:30 UK time. More details in the thread below. Please note the change of on campus venue to Michael Sadler 1.01
- Reposted by Dr Henry ClarkeWe're delighted to announce that we're going to be joined for 2025-26 by Dr Ellie Mackin Roberts. She's an expert in Greek History, especially accessed via material and visual culture, with a particular interest in the rituals and beliefs of ancient religion! www.elliemackinroberts.net
- Reposted by Dr Henry ClarkeDr Henry Clarke is in Portugal this week revisiting the site of Tongobriga. Today he was invited to give a paper on local identity, connectivity and culture change at Tongobriga in the context of the Durius Valley at an event celebrating 45 years since excavations began there
- Had the best day at Tongobriga! Fascinating and funny stories about excavations there in the 80s, a brilliant Roman themed lunch, my paper on Tongobriga in context in the Durius Valley was well received, some musical interpretations and stimulating conversations
- Excited to be speaking at this event today at Tongobriga!
- Stopped by Porto for lunch today on my way between sites! Great to see Castro de Romariz in the flesh at last - I missed it when I was here in June
- Back to Portugal today for more fieldwork and to participate in an event celebrating 45 years since the first excavations at Tongobriga!
- Reposted by Dr Henry ClarkeCheck out the Call for Papers for the 2026 Roman Archaeology / Theoretical Roman Archaeology Conference (Aarhus, Denmark), featuring a panel co-organised by our own Dr Henry Clarke and Dr Giacomo Savani on "Water Cultures Beyond Roman Italy": www.romansocietyrac.ac.uk/ractra.../ca...
- Reposted by Dr Henry ClarkeWe're hiring - Teaching Fellow in Ancient Greek History! Please see below for details of a half-time post, starting as soon as possible in September, ending 31 August 2026, covering for temporary staff absences. Deadline for applications: 22 August. jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...
- Great weekend of racing and catching up with friends at Peterborough Summer Regatta, 10 years since the last time I was there!
- Excited to say I'll be heading back to Portugal in about a month to participate in 'Tongobriga Day', an event celebrating the 45th anniversary of the start of excavations at Tongobriga. Here are some more photos from my visit in June
- Reposted by Dr Henry Clarke🍇 Interested in #Wine and #AncientRome? Check out this review of Methods in Ancient Wine Archaeology: Scientific Approaches in Roman Contexts ed. by @emlynkd.bsky.social & @divali.bsky.social, reviewed by Anna Meens. doi.org/10.16995/tra...
- Really enjoyed speaking at the Experiential Learning Showcase on campus today about authentic assessment on my early Rome module. Some great suggestions for where to take the assessment next too - collaborative international learning and into museums!
- Excited to find out that our panel on 'water cultures beyond Roman Italy', co-organised with Dr Giacomo Savani, has been accepted for #RACTRAC2026 in Aarhus! CfP to follow soon...
- Reposted by Dr Henry ClarkeBy popular request (!) Prof. Stafford has posted a longer version of her review of Disney's new musical on the CAWCRS Research Blog: leedscawcrs.wordpress.com/2025/07/01/5...
- Excellent news - Council-run museums and galleries bring Leeds a £47.3m boost - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
- Reposted by Dr Henry ClarkeNEW #TRAJ review, 'In the Footsteps of the Etruscans: Changing Landscapes around Tuscania from Prehistory to Modernity, by Graeme Barker & Tom Rasmussen. "The long-awaited publication of the Tuscania survey offers a dataset of high quality and importance." ✍️ Robert Witcher doi.org/10.16995/tra...
- Reposted by Dr Henry ClarkeProf. Stafford's review of the new Disney Hercules musical is out - complete with some great photos and video-links... Enjoy! theconversation.com/with-fresh-s...
- Final day in the Duero Valley! I've packed loads in again today. Visited the Iron Age castro near Aldealices first thing, then had a look at one of Scipio's camps around Numantia. Then to Numantia itself (my favourite)... (1/2)
- Next stop was Soria for the Numantine Museum and to get close up to the Duero, the river that has been at the heart of my research for over 10 years! Finished by visiting Termes just before the storm clouds broke!
- Spent several hours at Uxama today (all the photos are on my camera not phone) and then hiked along the route of the Roman road between Numantia and Uxama. Back just in time for assessment meetings on Teams at the end of the afternoon, followed by lots of emails!
- Packed day! Checked out the remains of a Roman villa near my hotel, then visited Clunia, Pintia (where I first got into archaeological excavations back in 2009) and Rauda. And the museum in Burgo de Osma next door to my hotel. Bit much really!!
- Turns out I've taken nearly 800 photos on this trip so far 😲
- Long day travelling from Porto but I've just arrived at my hotel in Burgo de Osma - I've got really lucky with the view from my hotel room!
- Spent most of today in and around Porto, visiting museums and seeing what little you can of the iron age and Roman remains. Flying to Madrid tomorrow morning, then driving up to the top end of the Duero Valley for more site visits!
- Visited two more sites today: Castro de Romariz and what little is visible of Castro Monte Murado (not much because of the vegetation!). Also stopped by the Museu Convento dos Lóios. Rewarded myself by swinging by the beach late afternoon...
- Another great day in Portugal! I've been to three archaeological sites: Citânia de Sanfins, Castro do Monte Padrão and Castro de Alvarelhos, as well as several museums in the area... pretty exhausted but worth it. Absolutely loved Sanfins (seen in all four photos)
- Great, productive first day in Portugal! I've visited Tongobriga, Monte Mozinho and the museum in Penafiel, which had some amazing objects from Monte Mozinho on display...
- Plenty of photos taken for the book and other projects too! And having seen these sites in person today I feel even more convinced by what I've already argued in my manuscript about local identity and culture before and after the establishment of Roman power. So need to rewrite the whole thing!!
- This should say 'no need to rewrite the whole thing' - my phone and I are getting along brilliantly on this trip!
- Arrived in Porto today for a research trip! Looking forward to visiting lots of archaeological sites in the area over the next few days. First stop tomorrow: Tomgobriga!
- Tongobriga!! My phone doesn't like the spelling...
- Reposted by Dr Henry ClarkeNEW #TRAJ research article by Anthony King, Grahame Soffe & Kate Adcock 'Processional Routes, Orthopraxy & a Political Sacred Island: Exploring the Iron Age & Roman Religious Landscape of Hayling Island & the Chichester region' traj.openlibhums.org/article/id/1... #Archaeology #RomanArchaeology
- Reposted by Dr Henry ClarkeThere are some great new Book Reviews in the latest issue of #TRAJ, including - 📘 Gabii through its Artefacts 📕 Methods in Ancient Wine Archaeology 📗 In the Footsteps of the Etruscans 📙 #Roman Feet & Shoes Check them out here! traj.openlibhums.org/issue/1682/i...
- Reposted by Dr Henry ClarkeNEW Research Article in #TRAJ Vol 8 - 'Command & Control on Hadrian's Wall: Exploring the Use of Analogy in Roman Frontier Archaeology' by Paul Kitching @arcdurham.bsky.social doi.org/10.16995/tra... #HadriansWall #RomanArchaeology #Archaeology
- Reposted by Dr Henry ClarkeIn the light of recent news from Cardiff University it seems timely to re-post this letter championing the work of colleagues in Ancient History and Religion from CUCD, CA, FIEC, @ics.bsky.social @theromansoc.bsky.social @hellenicsociety.bsky.social Update at: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
- Please read and circulate this letter from CUCD and various learned societies in defence of Ancient History and Religion and Theology at Cardiff University cucd.blogs.sas.ac.uk/2025/03/11/o...
- Reposted by Dr Henry ClarkeIt has been confirmed that the management of Cardiff University will 'not revisit' its proposals to discontinue its degrees in Ancient History, and in Religion and Theology (single and joints).
- Reposted by Dr Henry Clarke🎉 #TRAJ Volume 8 is launched! Check out the first paper of our Cosmologies Special Issue on pilgrimage routes to Hayling Island in Britain, a review of ancient wine archaeology & more! FREE traj.openlibhums.org/issue/1682/i...
- Reposted by Dr Henry ClarkeHey bluesky #archaeology 🏺, the latest issue of TRAJ is online! Congrats to all the editors, @patlowinger.bsky.social, @henryhbclarke.bsky.social, @archaeobuchanan.bsky.social, @dr-bone-lady.bsky.social, @bigfridge224.bsky.social & co!
- 🎉 #TRAJ Volume 8 is launched! Check out the first paper of our Cosmologies Special Issue on pilgrimage routes to Hayling Island in Britain, a review of ancient wine archaeology & more! FREE traj.openlibhums.org/issue/1682/i...
- Reposted by Dr Henry ClarkeHuge congratulations to our School @lcsleeds.bsky.social who been awarded School of the Year in the Partnership Awards within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures 👏🎊🥳 And congratulations also to our own @henryhbclarke.bsky.social who has won the Assessment and Feedback Award!
- Celebration time 🎉🎈💐 We have been awarded AHC School of the Year 2025 in the partnership awards! Many congratulations to our winners @gisetomelourido.bsky.social for Equality and Inclusion @henryhbclarke.bsky.social for Feedback & Assesment and our Language Centre for Global Impact! 🥳 🎉 🎈
- Reposted by Dr Henry ClarkeCelebration time 🎉🎈💐 We have been awarded AHC School of the Year 2025 in the partnership awards! Many congratulations to our winners @gisetomelourido.bsky.social for Equality and Inclusion @henryhbclarke.bsky.social for Feedback & Assesment and our Language Centre for Global Impact! 🥳 🎉 🎈
- Reposted by Dr Henry ClarkeLeeds Classical Association Relaunch, Tues. 6 May, 17.30-19.30, Rupert Beckett Lecture Theatre, University of Leeds We are delighted to share details of a relaunch event for the Leeds Classical Association, which includes a lecture from the Branch President and best-selling author, Jennifer Saint!
- Reposted by Dr Henry ClarkeHuge congratulations to everyone who took part in our 'Myths and Legends: A Classics Competition' final on campus today! The finalists performed brilliantly and we hope to see you all again soon artsoutreach.leeds.ac.uk/our-activiti...
- Reposted by Dr Henry ClarkeHenry Clarke talking about how he has streamlined assessment within the School of Languages, Cultures and Society - striking the balance between content, formative and summative assessment, within Curriculum Redefined #LeedsAssessmentMatters
- At the #LeedsAssessmentMatters conference today! We've heard from some brilliant practitioners so far about their experiences of artificial intelligence in assessment, improving the assessment experience for students with dyslexia or ASD, and consulting with students on assessment design
- Reposted by Dr Henry ClarkeThe University flag is flying at half mast in honour of our much missed colleague Prof. Malcolm Heath, whose funeral takes place at 1pm today in St Michael's Church, Headingley. May the earth lie lightly on him 😥 secretariat.leeds.ac.uk/home/obituar...
- Signing off for some annual leave at the end of day! Ridiculously busy term but with lots of highlights, including a fantastic workshop this week on the emotions of protest, resistance and rebellion organised by @profingrid.bsky.social
- Reposted by Dr Henry ClarkeApply for our Alexander the Great AHRC PhD opportunity with The British Museum: "Disruption and Diversity: Understanding the Impact of Alexander the Great Through the Material Culture of the Hellenistic World." Application Deadline: 17:00 (UK time) 15 May 2025 phd.leeds.ac.uk/project/2239...
- Reposted by Dr Henry ClarkeThe funeral of our much missed colleague Professor Malcolm Heath will take place this Friday (11 April) at 13.00 in St. Michael’s Church Headingley. There will be refreshments in the church afterwards: please let us know if you plan to come (RSVP to P.M.White@leeds.ac.uk).
- Reposted by Dr Henry ClarkeCongratulations to our own Dr Giacomo Savani and Dr Henry Clarke, who have been shortlisted for Faculty Partnership Awards - Giacomo for the 'Teacher or Supervisor of the Year' award and Henry for the 'Feedback and Assessment Award' award. Best of luck to both! www.luu.org.uk/partnership-...
- Exciting day ahead - attending the BOCCAHD Symposium at Leeds City Museum! Something a bit different for me but should be really useful for a new project where I'll be working with archives a lot sites.google.com/york.ac.uk/b...
- Reposted by Dr Henry ClarkePlease read and circulate this letter from CUCD and various learned societies in defence of Ancient History and Religion and Theology at Cardiff University cucd.blogs.sas.ac.uk/2025/03/11/o...
- Reposted by Dr Henry ClarkeThe funeral of our much missed colleague Professor Malcolm Heath will take place on Friday 11 April at 13.00 in St. Michael’s Church Headingley, of which he was a longstanding member, with refreshments afterwards: please let us know if you plan to come (RSVP to P.M.White@leeds.ac.uk) (1/2)
- Reposted by Dr Henry ClarkeIf you think a hot bath is just a moment of mindless relaxation, think again! Check out Dr Giacomo Savani's new book, "Rural Baths in Roman Britain. A Colonisation of the Senses": www.routledge.com/Rural-Baths-...
- Reposted by Dr Henry ClarkeJoin us this Thursday for our next Leeds Centre for Ancient World & Classical Reception Studies (CAWCRS) seminar with our very own Dr Giacomo Savani on “Machines for Competition? Reassessing Rural Baths in Late Roman Britain." All welcome! Venue and online joining instructions in thread below
- Reposted by Dr Henry Clarke📢 The @educationgovuk has reinforced value of Latin and Classics in schools. Read full article about support of Latin teaching here: tinyurl.com/44hdzuvm #Latin #Classics Latin NOT being withdrawn from state schools. PGCE courses still in operation @CamEdFac and KCL
- Reposted by Dr Henry ClarkeDfE blog on the support available for Latin in state schools educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2025/03/teac... #classics
- Had the best day in North Yorkshire! Haven't had a day off in ages and we definitely picked a good one
- Reposted by Dr Henry ClarkeCome work with me! jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx... Happy to answer any questions you may have about the post and the student education team at Leeds.
- Reposted by Dr Henry ClarkeAll welcome to tomorrow's research seminar on ‘Minotaurs, monstering, and the representation of autism in popular culture' with Dr Cora Beth Fraser @corabeth.bsky.social. Due to demand, please note a change to the on campus venue to Parkinson Building B.22
- Hooray for a win in York today! Entered as a masters crew but had to race against uni crews because no masters opposition. Great race!
- Reposted by Dr Henry ClarkeToday: our next research seminar with Elena Claudi (Warwick) on “Viewing the female object through ekphrasis: Rhodogoune in the Imagines of Philostratus”. Please see the thread below for details - all welcome!
- Reposted by Dr Henry ClarkeWork with us! We are looking for a full-time ongoing Lecturer in Ancient History to join our team. Please see the weblink below for details. Deadline for applications is 26 March: jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx... For any queries, please contact: E.Cayley@leeds.ac.uk and p.m.white@leeds.ac.uk
- Reposted by Dr Henry ClarkeLeeds Classics is deeply sad to learn that our colleague Malcolm Heath died peacefully yesterday. Since his retirement in 2022 he had unfortunately been in ill health, but he was well supported by friends and family, and when colleagues from the department visited in November he was in good spirits.
- Reposted by Dr Henry ClarkeStudents: apply to participate in the Faleri Novi excavations with our £1,000 bursary and summer placement! Applications are open to all students registered at a UK university, and must be received by 28 February, 2025. For details see: www.romansociety.org/Grants-Prize...
- Reposted by Dr Henry ClarkeThe deadline for applications isn’t until May, but since December, students have been signing up daily, which means spaces are filling up super quickly! We’re looking forward to welcoming lots of students this summer! Don’t miss out! Apply now … www.durhamglss.org/general-5
- Reposted by Dr Henry ClarkePetition · Save Cardiff University Ancient History Degree - United Kingdom · Change.org search.app/mhvkW7kfKfNX...
- Reposted by Dr Henry ClarkeThe DESTRUCTION OF THE HUMANITIES at Cardiff University Management seems to think that Humanities scholars don't know how to read statistics Diving into their proposals shows how they are trying to hide the true extent of damage to Humanities disciplines here /1
- Reposted by Dr Henry ClarkeFor #HolocaustMemorialDay, here is a thread of women and non-binary classicists (broadly conceived) whose lives were shaped by the Holocaust and Fascist persecution #WCCWiki Kate or Käthe Bosse-Griffiths (1910 – 1998) was an eminent Egyptologist. Born in Germany, she escaped the Nazi regime ...
- Reposted by Dr Henry ClarkeStaff said to be in shock after Cardiff University announced plans to shed 400 jobs amid cuts to degree courses including nursing, modern languages and translation, music, ancient history, religion, and theology. www.walesonline.co.uk/news/educati...
