Archaeology/heritage

Smithsonian

We're not a museum. We're 19 of them! Plus 9 research centers & the National Zoo. Follow your favorites
668,807 followers |

metmuseum

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the world's largest and finest art museums.
459,906 followers |

National Geographic

Follow us for the latest on what's happening at the National Geographic Channel in the U.S. Questions and comments welcome!
217,960 followers |

British Museum

A museum of the world, for the world. Coming 19 July: #ShakespeareExhibition www.britishmuseum.org/shakespeare
98,636 followers |

National Trust

National Trust - charity, protecting historic houses, gardens, woods, coast, countryside... & opening them for you to enjoy. We're about from Mon-Fri 9-5.
66,485 followers |

Zahi Hawass

Currently serves as the Minister of State for Antiquities, and directs ongoing excavations at Giza, Saqqara, Taposiris Magna, and in the Valley of the Kings.
52,644 followers |

English Heritage

English Heritage exists to protect and promote England's spectacular historic environment and ensure that its past is researched and understood.
36,750 followers |

Museum of London

Museum of London tells the story of the world's greatest city and its people.
20,668 followers |

Standing with Stones

A journey through Megalithic Britain and Ireland in a feature length documentary film. Also now a book.
15,176 followers |

archaeologynews

Your source of Archaeology and History news
11,899 followers |

Archaeology Magazine

A publication of the Archaeological Institute of America. Features & daily news, plus live reports from editors in the field.
11,384 followers |

National Trust Mag

Official Twitter of the National Trust Magazine. Share your thoughts with us. Enjoy our exclusive twitter competitions! Facebook: National Trust Magazine.
9,860 followers |

Neil Oliver

Archaeologist and international man of mystery.
9,338 followers |

RAF BBMF

Follow the RAF BBMF here! My tweets cover news from the Flight and personal views too!
9,019 followers |

Human Origins at SI

The Human Origins Program at the Smithsonian is dedicated to understanding the scientific evidence for how the traits that make us human evolved.
7,692 followers |

Archaeology

7,564 followers |

Chatsworth

7,041 followers |

HistoricRoyalPalaces

The independent charity that looks after the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace, Kew Palace and the Banqueting House on Whitehall
5,982 followers |

Archaeology Network

Social networking for archaeologists worldwide
5,693 followers |

UNESCOWorldHeritage

The latest news about UNESCO world heritage sites!
5,552 followers |

Current Archaeology

The UK's best-selling archaeology magazine
5,440 followers |

Melanie Backe-Hansen

Historian and author. Specialist in researching the history of houses and author of 'House Histories: Secrets Behind Your Front Door'
5,119 followers |

Time Team

This is the official Time Team twitter page with tweets direct from the digs!
4,341 followers |

English Heritage

We work in partnership with others, using a spectrum of techniques, to improve the understanding of the historic environment, from prehistory to present-day.
4,263 followers |

AHRC Press

Funding and research news from the AHRC. The AHRC supports world-class research that furthers our understanding of human culture and creativity.
4,219 followers |

Wessex Archaeology

Wessex Archaeology is one of the UK's largest archaeological organisations, and an educational charity. Offices in Salisbury, Rochester, Sheffield & Edinburgh.
4,154 followers |

Stonehenge

Stonehenge, The Giants Dance, Chorea Gigantum, Cor y Cewri. Links, Blogs, Pics, News, Info, Music, History, Archaeology.
4,129 followers |

British Waterways

Life, views, news and comments from the BW national press team as we make the transition into a new charity- the Canal & River Trust
3,738 followers |

James Mott

Founder of ProjectBook. I am passionate about supporting & promoting conservation professionals working in the UK's heritage sector.
3,719 followers |

watching archaeology

Keeping tabs on the world of archaeology
3,702 followers |

NE Asia Archaeology

The archaeology of China, Japan, Korea, Russian Far East, E. Siberia, & Mongolia aggregated by archaeologists in the Harvard University community of scholars.
3,585 followers |

Ben Cowell

Thoughts, news and views, on heritage, mainly.
3,431 followers |

World Monuments Fund

Founded in 1965, World Monuments Fund is the leading independent international historic preservation organization.
3,330 followers |

TheArchaeologicalBox

Welcome to TheArchaeologicalBox.com - Archaeological community networking, news, events, profiles, field schools, etc
3,327 followers |

NCPTT

The National Park Service's only preservation technology research center ... advancing the future of America's heritage with preservation science.
3,256 followers |

Heritage Alliance

The largest coalition of heritage interests in England - we are the umbrella body for national and major regional Heritage NGOs. Tweeters: Emma R & Kate P
3,219 followers |

Heritage Britain

Welcome to HERITAGE BRITAIN, a brand new website with more than 2000 years of history and culture.
3,124 followers |

Archeology Rome

Roman archeology and Roman times related news.
3,119 followers |

Kris Hirst

writer, editor, ex-archaeologist, about.com guide to archaeology
3,072 followers |

Kellymarie Lywood

Director of Listed Property Owners Club, provide info & advice for owners. Editor of Listed Heritage magazine, organiser of Listed Property Show.
2,601 followers |

Heritage Open Days

Celebrate England’s fantastic architecture & culture with free access to places that are usually closed to the public/charge admission. 6-9 September 2012
2,544 followers |

Nick Crane

Geography. Books: Clear Waters Rising, Mercator, Great British Journeys, Coast etc. TV: Map Man, GBJ, Britannia, Coast, Town. iPad app. Hikes, bikes, boats
2,543 followers |

Heritage Action

Ordinary People Caring for Extraordinary Places
2,506 followers |

SPAB

The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings is Britain's oldest heritage charity, founded by William Morris in 1877. We campaign, we educate, we advise.
2,472 followers |

Stonehenge UK

Stonehenge UK. Wiltshire's historical centrepiece! Stonehenge news, English Heritage updates, tourism, solstice events and all the latest archeological news.
2,358 followers |

Royal Commission

The Royal Commission is the investigating body & national archive for the historic environment of Wales. Archaeology Built & Maritime Heritage History Research
2,335 followers |

Heritage Key

Unlocking the wonders...
2,309 followers |

Hadrian's Wall

News about Hadrian's Wall Country
2,282 followers |

Simon Thurley

Latest news from the Chief Executive of English Heritage.
2,210 followers |

diggingthedirt

Archaeology's answer to heat magazine
2,118 followers |

Diane A. Rees

Former museum curator and archaeologist now writing about our cultural heritage. Interests in archaeological heritage mgmt & public archaeology.
2,080 followers |

Mike Heyworth

Director, Council for British Archaeology
2,054 followers |

Graham Taylor

Potted History, Northumberland, Experimental archaeologist & historical pottery replicas, demonstrations & workshops in Museums, Universities,Schools etc
2,047 followers |

Charles Mount

PhD Archaeologist, Heritage consltnt, writer & Dad. ♥ art, classics, film, history, books, cars & travel. Discussing Ireland, archaeology, history & heritage.
2,041 followers |

L - P : Archaeology

L - P : Archaeology is one of the UKs leading archaeological practices, specialising in digital archaeology, historic buildings, fieldwork and consultancy.
2,009 followers |

IfA

The Institute for Archaeologists (IfA) is the professional association for archaeology and allied disciplines.
1,962 followers |

Outwood Windmill

The oldest working windmill in Britain, built in 1665! Open Sundays & Bank Holidays (12:00 - 18:00) April - October
1,865 followers |

RoutledgeArchaeology

Routledge is a global publisher of academic books, journals and online resources in the humanities and social sciences.
1,842 followers |

West Yorks Archives

News from West Yorkshire Archive Service: Documenting local history from the twelfth century to the present day
1,842 followers |

HCA

The Heritage Crafts Association supports and promotes heritage crafts as a fundamental part of our living heritage. Tweets by Sally Dodson and Daniel Carpenter
1,769 followers |

IHBC

The Institute of Historic Building Conservation is the principal UK body representing professionals & specialists involved in historic environment conservation
1,749 followers |

HeritageSkillsHUB

HeritageSkillsHUB-by Cathie Clarke-Information portal promoting built heritage & traditional skills training.For contact details: www.heritageskillshub.org
1,729 followers |

BBCTreasures

Updates from National Treasures Live, the BBC One history magazine show presented by Dan Snow and Sian Williams. http://www.bbc.co.uk/nationaltreasures
1,710 followers |

Julian Richards

Archaeologist, broadcaster and writer
1,697 followers |

Past Horizons

Past Horizons Archaeology Volunteer Projects, Videos, Magazine, News and Tools. All in one glorious package
1,696 followers |

Ellen Leslie

Architectural historian researching history of buildings for property & conservation profs & private home owners. Ice House Nerd, Half Swedish & Mum of 2.
1,694 followers |

irish archaeology

A new portal for Irish archaeology set up by Colm Moriarty, an archaeologist with too much time on his hands.
1,674 followers |

Patrick Baty

Thoroughly good egg. Ex soldier. Interests: colour; decoration; music; heraldry & 20th British art (especially Robert Bevan and Stanisława de Karłowska)
1,633 followers |

Landscape History

Researching and teaching the history and development of the British landscape at the University of East Anglia.
1,632 followers |

CBA Yorkshire

Council for British Archaeology Yorkshire regional group.
1,606 followers |

ArchaeoTweets

Tweets, Links, Bits and Pieces. Gathering archaeological related updates on Twitter
1,581 followers |

CyArk

Digitally preserving world culture and heritage one site at a time. Our partners laser scan and photograph sites and the media is available to you for free!
1,528 followers |

Oxford Archaeology

Oxford Archaeology is one of the largest independent archaeology and heritage practices in Europe with offices in Oxford, Cambridge and Lancaster.
1,513 followers |

Wiltshire Heritage M

Wiltshire Heritage Museum, Devizes - Britain's best Bronze Age archaeology collections from Stonehenge and Avebury.
1,493 followers |

archaeology musings

archaeology grad student, posting links and random musings on the field. basically anything i find interesting in the archaeo world
1,480 followers |

Constantina Katsari

Lecturer in Ancient History, Leicester University. Time Traveller. Interested in Archaeology, Classics, History and Old Things in general.
1,477 followers |

Patrick Baty

Interested in the use of colour and paint in historic decoration. Colour-matching specialist. 30 years experience on some of the country's finest buildings.
1,465 followers |

ChurchesConservation

Caring for over 340 buildings that have irreplaceable examples of architecture, archaeology and art from 1,000 years of history.
1,464 followers |

Moore Group

A multi-disciplinary archaeological, environmental, planning and heritage resource management consultancy based in Galway, Ireland. Tweets mostly Declan.
1,456 followers |

Giuseppe F

Þegi þú, Týr, þú kunnir aldregi bera tilt með tveim; handar innar hægri mun ek hinnar geta, er þér sleit Fenrir frá.
1,441 followers |

UKwindmills

Here at UKwindmills you can read news and information on traditional windmills, watermills, flour milling and baking. We're into beekeeping too.
1,381 followers |

BCD

The UK's definitive guide to resources for the conservation and repair of the historic built environment.
1,308 followers |

Archaeopress

Archaeopress is the Oxford-based publisher of British Archaeological Reports and other books and journals on archaeology.
1,295 followers |

David

Writer, historian with interests in archaeology, science & especially naval history
1,277 followers |

Present the Past

Present the Past an archaeology blog site giving news on views about archaeology around the World.
1,226 followers |

Archaeology Festival

The CBA's Festival of British Archaeology: an annual UK-wide extravaganza with 100's of events celebrating archaeology! 16-31 July 2011
1,174 followers |

Arch Review from Cam

Archaeology journal run on a non-profit, voluntary basis by postgraduate research students at the University of Cambridge
1,151 followers |

Cromford Mills

Cromford Mills, the first water-powered cotton-spinning mill built in 1771 by Sir Richard Arkwright.
1,150 followers |

Lian Slayford

Research Archaeologist specialising in symbolism in ancient Religions as well as a travel author. Lover of Oriental men and proud mother of baby Sebastian
1,145 followers |

David Connolly

Archaeologist and self confessed loose cannon
1,088 followers |

Avebury NT

News and updates from the National Trust team at the Alexander Keiller Museum Avebury and Avebury Manor
1,068 followers |

Wiki Arc

Online archaeological information resource
1,063 followers |

StracheyConservation

Sally Strachey Conservation brings over 30 years of experience in the care of historic buildings, monuments and sculpture. Tweets by James Preston
1,040 followers |

360 Production

360Production - Visual production company bringing you the latest from the world of archaeology, history and science.
1,025 followers |

Nunnington Hall

Beautiful Yorkshire manor house, nestled on the quiet banks of the River Rye.
976 followers |

ThamesDiscovery

Participatory archaeology project now hosted by @MOLArchaeology. See our photos from London's foreshore here http://www.flickr.com/photos/thamesdiscovery/
971 followers |

Bath Preservation

Bath Preservation Trust Campaigning. Tweets by Joanna Robinson, Planning & Conservation Officer - lover of buildings, places, spaces, design & crafts
951 followers |

Creswell Crags

Featuring some of the most remarkable Ice Age artefacts ever found, Creswell Crags provides a fascinating glimpse of life during the last Ice Age.
931 followers |

ADS

The Archaeology Data Service, we support research, learning and teaching with high quality and dependable digital resources and archiving for archaeology.
914 followers |

Cornwall Archaeology

Archaeology in Cornwall
907 followers |

Chedham's Yard Trust

Volunteer led heritage site, former 19th C blacksmith's & wheelwright's workshop in Warwickshire. Site is under development & opens in 2012. Tweets by Emma.
903 followers |

Fin D

making an Irish History Podcast @ Irishhistorypodcast.ie
898 followers |

Nicola Ford

Crime thriller writer. NT archaeologist for Stonehenge & Avebury WHS. Oh and I love growing veggies.
887 followers |

Ironbridge

Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site - creative people, beautiful places and lots of things to do!
879 followers |

Portable Antiquities

869 followers |

NMRN Portsmouth

Our ambition is simple: to be the world's most respected Naval Museum, underpinned by a spirit of enterprise and adventure.
853 followers |

Andie Harris

An education & recruitment professional working as the Learning & Skills Manager at NECT managing HSI in the NE, Cumbria & N Yorks, EHSI & NHTG bursaries & HSed
829 followers |

Historic Towns Forum

HTF supports professionals working in the historic built environment and provides a platform from which to lobby policy makers on behalf of historic towns
824 followers |

ManeyArchaeo

ManeyArchaeo promotes the archaeology & heritage journals published by Maney Publishing, the largest list of its kind in the UK.
823 followers |

Cambs Archaeology

The archaeology Outreach service of Cambridgeshire County Council and partner organisations
813 followers |

American Heritage

American Heritage publishes Invention and Technology Magazine and the award-winning American Heritage Magazine. RT do not equal endorsements.
763 followers |

Aurignac.eu

Actualités sur Aurignac, village médiéval en Comminges, et l'Aurignacien, premier Européen moderne : ici naissent la Préhistoire, l'art, la musique, le textile…
760 followers |

American Archaeo

My interests are First Americans and the Caribbean. I served as a Peace Corps archaeologist in Montserrat, West Indies. I'm a CRM field director from Kentucky.
757 followers |

Deb & Hugo

ArchaeoCafe is now ArchaeoPub! We are ex-diggers but still armchair archaeo buffs who do web development. See the new archaeopub.com soon. Need a site?
744 followers |

AOC Archaeology

AOC Archaeology Group is a professional archaeological consultancy offering innovative, ethical, sustainable solutions to heritage development.
742 followers |

wkasarch

The WKAS was established in 2008 as an archaeological group intent on promoting and co-ordinating the development of all aspects of archaeology in West Kent
730 followers |

MyH Deutschland

Familiennetzwerk für die Erforschung der eigenen Familiengeschichte! Tausche Fotos und Ereignisse mit deinen Verwandten aus.
714 followers |

Suzie Thomas

Research Associate, University of Glasgow
709 followers |

Cadw Archaeology

Tweets and musings from Cadw's Community Archaeologist: http://www.britarch.ac.uk/community/bursaries.
672 followers |

Diogo Costa

Diogo M. Costa was born in Brazil, he have PhD in anthropology, master's degree in cultural resource management, and bachelor's degree in history.
669 followers |

Pevsner Guides

The official twitter for Yale’s Pevsner Architectural Guides.
662 followers |

Beningbrough Hall

Beningbrough Hall & Gardens is a family & grown-up friendly National Trust property north of York. Tweets by Jo, Sue & Christina.
659 followers |

E. P. Wohlfart

Independent ancient historian, writer of Hellenistic historical fantasy.
654 followers |

Silch Excavation

The Silchester Town Life Project Team. All the news and updates from Calleva Atrebatum!
649 followers |

Les Arkéonautes

Portail audiovisuel sur l’archéologie pour différents usages. VDO Portal of Archeology for different uses.FB: http://fb.me/atelierdesarkeonautes #socialmedia
639 followers |

Love Archaeology

We started as postgrads inspired by one thing-how much we Love Archaeology! We want to stay a unique subject and to do it we need your love of archaeology too!
629 followers |

Rubicon Heritage

Rubicon Heritage Services wants to share news and views with you!
626 followers |

Ant Beck

Trying to make things happen: Multi-disciplinary researcher bridging the gap between industry and academia. Getting better at juggling
623 followers |

Archaeology Resource

A blog for the most up-to-date Archaeology news. Free Essay resources for Archaeology students, Career Advice & information on digs in the UK & worldwide.
621 followers |

HMS Trincomalee

HMS Trincomalee - the oldest ship afloat in Europe. Fully restored, she's open all the year as centrepiece of an award-winning attraction. Tweets by David
617 followers |

Caerleon Dig

Excavations on the newly discovered suburb of monumental buildings outside the Roman fortress, Caerleon from 4 Aug - 1 Sept
606 followers |

MayaResearchProgram

The Maya Research Program is a U.S.-based non-profit organization (501C3) that sponsors archaeological and ethnographic research in Middle America.
592 followers |

NewportMedievalShip

The Newport Medieval Ship is a 15th century Merchantman, excavated from the river Usk in 2002. The ship is undergoing conservation and recording for display.
573 followers |

ICOMOS-UK

International Council on Monuments and Sites UK. We promote appreciation and understanding of our cultural heritage in the UK and worldwide.
537 followers |

Ancient Egypt Events

For those interested in Egyptology & Archaeology. We host regular Group Events at the University of London led by Egyptologist Mummy Expert Joyce Filer.
520 followers |

Post-Med Arch

The Society for Post-Medieval Archaeology covers the archaeology of the period up to the present day.
494 followers |

CambUP_Anthro

Follow us for the latest in Cambridge University Press's Anthropology and Archaeology titles.
482 followers |

SAFE

Saving Antiquities For Everyone is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving cultural heritage worldwide.
472 followers |

BRP Archaeology

The official Twitter of the Bamburgh Research Project
463 followers |

A Town Unearthed

Folkestone Before 1500: a 3-year community archaeology project to research and record the town's rich heritage and early history. Tweets by @KarenJKHart
453 followers |

CBA London

CBA London acts as a hub for archaeological activities and organisations in the city and environs of London.
442 followers |

ManeyHistory

News from Maney Publishing's 30 peer-reviewed history journals and related news. Tweets from Kate Smith at Maney.
440 followers |

Michael Costello

The Brooking Collection - a unique record of architectural detail covering the Tudor period up to the late 20th century. I am a trustee of the Brooking Trust.
433 followers |

Peter Lorimer

The tweets of Peter Lorimer, Archaeological Illustrator & Graphic Designer.
425 followers |

Save Wedgwood

Campaign to save the award-winning Wedgwood Museum in Staffordshire from closure and dispersal.
417 followers |

Anni Byard

Finds Liaison Officer for Oxon & W.Berks. Archaeologist, likes travelling and the word 'random'. Tweets are my own!
408 followers |

Richard Ireland

Sedentary nomad, historic plaster & paint conservator, two wheeled gadabout
403 followers |

Avebury Stone Circle

Avebury is the site of an ancient monument consisting of a large henge, several stone circles, stone avenues and barrows.
380 followers |

Emily J Edwards

Archaeological consultant and freelance pottery specialist
360 followers |

W.W.Archaeology

This group aims to create a cooperation between who are working in the Archaeology field allover the world..to exchange ideas,techniques,researches,experience..
345 followers |

Braunstone Hall

Braunstone Hall is a derelict grade II listed georgian building in need of complete renovation. For more information visit: www.Braunstonehall.net
334 followers |

Luntfort

This is the Unofficial Blog for Lunt Fort which is a reconstructed Roman fort in Coventry.
331 followers |

James Gray 360

Producer / Director
330 followers |

Elmet Archaeology

We are a social enterprise delivering community and educational archaeology, alongside commercial services. info@elmetarchaeology.co.uk
330 followers |

Oxford Wessex Arch

Oxford Wessex Archaeology is a joint venture between Oxford Archaeology and Wessex Archaeology.
324 followers |

heritageworld

318 followers |

Gill Chitty

Head of Conservation, Council for British Archaeology: stewardship of the historic environment, political economy of heritage, landscapes at all scales,
313 followers |

Semitic Museum

The Semitic Museum at Harvard University, founded in 1889, houses over 40,000 Near Eastern artifacts.
307 followers |

GGAT

GGAT is one of four Welsh Archaeological Trusts working to help protect, record and interpret the historic environment
303 followers |

Daniel

Upper Palaeolithic art FTW!
302 followers |

NoB Excavations

300 followers |

Robert Fleming

Curator of Access & Outreach @NAM_London, background is archaeology & history, interested in digital technology in culture. Views are not those of the museum.
284 followers |

Jon Henderson

Associate Professor, prehistorian, underwater archaeologist, archaeological surveyor and failed rock star.
283 followers |

Archaeology inMarlow

Exploring the history and archaeology of Marlow, Buckinghamshire
270 followers |

Paul Boudreau

Assistant du Professeur O. éminent égyptologue.
257 followers |

FindsResearchGroup

The FRG provides a means for Finds specialists and ethusiaists to communicate and discuss archaeological finds, dating from AD 700 to 1950.
257 followers |

Butser Ancient Farm

Experimental Archaeology and Educational site.
249 followers |

Rescue_News

231 followers |

Julie Cassidy

Finds Liaison Officer. Will be talking about work, but all views expressed here are my own - especially the ones about nights out, TV and sport!
222 followers |

Lou

i am an assistant producer making telly. Mainly about archaeology. In other news I also love clothes.
219 followers |

Jane Hurley

My life = Archaeology, Post-Med, Demesnes, Books, Photos and more books!!!
213 followers |

TheTrowelShop

By choosing The Trowel Shop as your archaeology tools and equipment provider you are directly contributing to the success of TheArchaeologicalBox.com
209 followers |

digitalhistory

208 followers |

The Rollright Stones

The Rollright Stones, The King's Men, The King Stone & The Whispering Knights.
186 followers |

Sarah Jobling

Producer/director at 360 Production
175 followers |

Doggerland

An attempt to remap Europe and claim back the lost territories of the North Sea
159 followers |

NavalDockyardsSoc

An international organisation founded in 1997, concerned with all aspects of dockyards, naval bases and the civil side of naval history and heritage.
157 followers |

Andrew Burn

Heritage consultant at ECUS Ltd. We offer a full range of archaeological and built heritage consultancy from advice and guidance through to project management.
136 followers |

Janet Butterworth

I am the project manager for the Whithorn Trust who display artefacts discovered at this important site associated with Scotland's first saint Ninian.
102 followers |

DART Project

The AHRC and EPSRC funded Science and Heritage DART Project. An Innovating, Remote Sensing, Soil Modelling, Knowledge Engineering and Heritage Locating project.
100 followers |

EAA

European Association of Archaeologists is the association for all professional archaeologists of Europe and beyond!
92 followers |

Stonehenge Guide

87 followers |

Banglar Puratattva

Address: 117,Khan Mahammed Road, South Behala, Kolkata - 700061, West Bengal, India
83 followers |

Archeox

East Oxford, one history or many? You can also follow us on Facebook by searching archeox:archaeology of east oxford.
68 followers |

JigsawCambridgeshire

The Jigsaw community archaeology project helps local communities investigate, research and help protect the county's archaeology.
36 followers |

SPMA

29 followers |

Shadows2012

Celebrating Scotland's five World Heritage sites and building towards World Heritage Day - April 18, 2012
22 followers |

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