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    Behind the Blog

    Memoirs of a History Blogger II

    Welcome to Part II of Memoirs of a History Blogger. In these posts I share what I’ve been up to behind the blog. This includes updates about recent blog posts, podcasts that I’ve been listening to, books I’ve been reading…

    By Memoirs of a Teapot September 30, 2019
  • Terrace House Melbourne
    Historic Buildings

    Melbourne Walks: Elegant Enclave

    Last month I headed down to Melbourne for a long overdue holiday, keen to go on the self guided heritage walk called ‘Elegant Enclave’ produced by the City of Melbourne. I quickly found that it was entirely possible to spend…

    By Memoirs of a Teapot September 16, 2019
  • St Anne's Church Ryde
    Historic Buildings

    St Anne’s Church, Ryde

    St Anne's Church Ryde is a lovely old sandstone building adjacent to a graveyard that contains the gravestones of First Fleeters.

    By Memoirs of a Teapot September 2, 2019
  • Roman Domus
    History Teaching Tips

    Roman Domus 3D Animation Lesson Ideas

    History teaching ideas for Stage 4 and Stage 6 when studying ancient Rome, ancient Roman houses, and historical reconstructions.

    By Memoirs of a Teapot August 20, 2019
  • Behind the Blog

    History Podcasts I’m Loving

    5 history podcasts I've been listening to recently. Would recommend!

    By Memoirs of a Teapot July 22, 2019
  • Behind the Blog

    Memoirs of a History Blogger I

    Time for a blog update! This is the first of (probably) many blog updates from a history blogger who loves to share the blogging process with you and the cool stuff she has been learning about the past. General Things…

    By Memoirs of a Teapot July 11, 2019
  • Book Life at the Edge of the World M. Scott Tucker
    Book Review

    Elizabeth Macarthur: A Life at the Edge of the World

    Reflections on the biography, Elizabeth Macarthur: Life at the Edge of the World by Michelle Scott Tucker.

    By Memoirs of a Teapot May 24, 2019
  • Brooches
    Objects

    B is for Brooch Part II

    In B is for Brooch, we had a brief introduction to the history of the brooch and had a closer look at two 20th century brooches. I have two more pieces to have a look at today! The theme seems…

    By Memoirs of a Teapot January 29, 2019
  • Rome: City and Empire
    Exhibitions

    Rome: City and Empire Exhibition

    Last weekend I headed out to the National Museum of Australia, Canberra to check out their new exhibition Rome: City and Empire. I studied ancient Roman history back at uni so as soon as I saw this advertised I’d put…

    By Memoirs of a Teapot December 1, 2018
  • Objects in Articles

    Objects in Articles – March Edition

    Welcome to an Objects in Articles edition for March. Whilst I haven’t been writing the last month or so, I have been collecting articles, and I’m pretty keen to share them with you! Top Five Articles for March Stunning 3D…

    By Memoirs of a Teapot April 3, 2018
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Hi, I’m Caitlyn. I’m a history blogger, a museum guide, and I’m currently working on a PhD in early medieval history. Here on the blog, I write about old objects, historic buildings and museums, history books and history teaching tips. Let’s chat history!

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Turning pot sherds into whole pots again (at least Turning pot sherds into whole pots again (at least on paper) in an archaeological drawing course this week. ⚱️πŸͺ”βœοΈ

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A perfect spot for promenading when it's wet outsi A perfect spot for promenading when it's wet outside or for curling up with a book. Today's pic for #museummonday is from Larnach Castle about 20mins drive outside of Dunedin's city centre, NZ. 

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A rainy study day today; data analysis, meetings, A rainy study day today; data analysis, meetings, and classes. πŸŒ§πŸ“šπŸ«–βš±οΈ

πŸ“Έ is a rainy day trip to Melbourne's botanic gardens a couple of years ago.

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Tea at the ready, time to write. Woking on thesis Tea at the ready, time to write. Woking on thesis chapters 1 and 3 today. πŸ€“πŸ“–πŸ«–πŸΊ

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A perfect view of the carriage loop and the old ol A perfect view of the carriage loop and the old olive tree from the front door of Elizabeth Farm, Parramatta. #inspiringplaces

#phdjourney #elizabethfarm #historyfeels #historymuseum #historicplaces #inspiredbyhistory #australianhistory #phdstudent
Freshly organised sewing set up ready for a new pr Freshly organised sewing set up ready for a new project that I'm planning to work on this weekend. πŸ§΅πŸ«–πŸͺ‘

#phdjourney #sewingproject #historianhobby #sewingsetup #sewingorganization
Turning pot sherds into whole pots again (at least Turning pot sherds into whole pots again (at least on paper) in an archaeological drawing course this week. ⚱️πŸͺ”βœοΈ

#phdjourney #ancienthistory #archaeologicaldrawing #archaeology #archaeologyskills #potsherds
A perfect spot for promenading when it's wet outsi A perfect spot for promenading when it's wet outside or for curling up with a book. Today's pic for #museummonday is from Larnach Castle about 20mins drive outside of Dunedin's city centre, NZ. 

#history #housemuseum #castle #larnachcastle #dunedinhistory #phdjourney #phdstudent #studyingthepast
A rainy study day today; data analysis, meetings, A rainy study day today; data analysis, meetings, and classes. πŸŒ§πŸ“šπŸ«–βš±οΈ

πŸ“Έ is a rainy day trip to Melbourne's botanic gardens a couple of years ago.

#phdjourney #phdstudent #archaeologyphd #historyphd #historyfeels #pasttravels #studyhistory #archaeologyresearch
Handwritten music by Jane Austen displayed at the Handwritten music by Jane Austen displayed at the Museum of Sydney past exhibition Songs of Home for #museummonday.

#museumvisit #throwback #phdstudent #phdjourney #janeausten #handwrittenmusic #musicinthepast #memoirsofateapot
A recent #librarybookhaul. πŸ“š #phdjourney #hist A recent #librarybookhaul. πŸ“š

#phdjourney #historystudent #archaeologyphd
Tea at the ready, time to write. Woking on thesis Tea at the ready, time to write. Woking on thesis chapters 1 and 3 today. πŸ€“πŸ“–πŸ«–πŸΊ

#archaeology #thesis #writingaboutwriting #phdjourney #medievalhistory
Attempting to organise literature chaos this after Attempting to organise literature chaos this afternoon. I've started using Endnote for the first time and am working on how to use it efficiently. But that requires all the information in it to be up to date! 

#research #researchorganisation #reading #phd #phdjourney #historyresearcher #organisation #lists #historystudents
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