The skies above my wee hoose have gone crazy! No fancy camera needed. You can see the lights with your naked eye. The Merry Maidens are having a real humdinger of a party.....
(apologies for quality of image, my phone is broken)
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Lorraine Evans
@deathhistorian@mastodonapp.uk
mastodon 4.6.8Mortuary Archaeologist, Egyptologist, Death Historian, PhD Candidate specialising in nonconformist burial practices, funerary architecture and symbolism. Published author of numerous archaeological/historical books. Successful owner of Morte Photography, tasked with recording burial and cemetery sites. NFL Aficionado
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Now available for pre-order, so why not treat yourself.....😉 💀
Yes, only 35 days to go before the inaugural Symbols of Mortality conference opens its online doors. Featuring the very best historians/archaeologists in their field, in my humble opinion, a full cornucopia of deathly related themes and discussions will be unleashed.
The full programme will be available next week. Feel free to drop me a line for further details.
#death #deathhistory #dark #gothic #archaeology #history #victorian
💀 Delighted to announce that the Symbols of Mortality Conference 2026 programme is now live - link below 💀
Struggling to find the perfect Xmas gift for that someone special in your life? Or maybe you have a wobbly table/chair that needs a little support? Either way, why not bag yourself a copy of my latest paperback release, Burying the Dead. After all, who doesn't want to read about Vikings, Vampires, Witches, mass graves, aircraft graveyards etc on Xmas morning. I know I do. So, what are you waiting for? You know it makes sense. 💀 🪦 👍
https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Burying-the-Dead-Paperback/p/52504
Well that's it folks. The 'office' is now closed, and I'm taking a much-needed break for the rest of this year. May I wish you all much joy and laughter over the festive season, with a special 'toast of bubbly' for those who find themselves alone. Much love to you all xx
As another new year comes forth, it is often customary to reflect on the achievements of the old. However, this year, as a storm rages outside my front door, both physically and metaphorically speaking, I simply want to wish you all a 2026 filled with fun, laughter, love and much peace. Happy New Year folks!
For those interested in Scottish aviation, A.R.G.O.S is definitely worth a look...
The Symbols of Mortality Conference is delighted to welcome Dr Stephanie Holton as one of our speakers. Stephanie will be discussing the funerary symbolism of pinecones, with particular reference to the Romano-British period.
Exploring the subject of mortality symbolism, in all its many guises, would not be complete without a nod to our furry companions. As such, we are delighted that Dr Lucja Lange will be joining the Symbols of Mortality Conference, next week, to discuss her work on pet memorials.
#archaeology #history #cemetery #pets
#OnThisDay A year ago today, after many years of hard graft, the Symbols of Mortality exhibition finally opened in Orkney Museum. Can't believe it has been a year already. Big shout out to the wonderful Tom Muir and Fran Flett Hollinrake for all their efforts in making it happen....
#death #archaeology #history #cemeteries #graveyards #burial
Pleased to announce that my good friend, and St Magnus Cathedral Curator, Fran Flett Hollinrake, will be speaking at this years Symbols of Mortality Conference. Fran will be sharing the story of HMS Royal Oak, sunk by a German U-boat in 1939, and the memorial to those who were lost.
Apparently Burying The Dead was released in paperback form yesterday. You're welcome! 💀 🪦
https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Burying-the-Dead-Paperback/p/52504
Only 7 days to go......
With less than 2 weeks to go before the Symbols of Mortality Conference opens its doors, speaker announcements will be coming thick and fast. I am delighted, therefore, to introduce Hollie Willis, who will be sharing her research on the Franklin expedition memorials....
Yes, that's correct. Only 27 more days to go until the deathly delights of the Symbols of Mortality conference opens its doors. Look out for the full programme tomorrow!
Delighted to announce that Dr Dan O'Brien will be speaking at the up-coming Symbols of Mortality Conference. A well-known figure in the death studies field, Dan will be sharing his extensive knowledge on the subject of funeral invitations, in all their deathly glory......💀
With only a month to go before the inaugural Symbols of Mortality conference opens it doors, in the weeks leading up to Saturday 21st February we will be introducing our eclectic mix of speakers.
I am, therefore, delighted and honoured to announce that Dr Helen Frisby will be joining us, with an illustrated talk entitled 'Mourning Jewellery of the Long Nineteenth Century, exploring the emotional symbolism and significance of mourning jewellery in Britain.
Well known to many in the death research field, Helen is a Visiting Research Fellow at the Centre for Death and Society, University of Bath, an Honorary Research Associate, University of Bristol, Honorary Secretary of The Folklore Society, and author of 'Traditions of Burial' (Bloomsbury: 2019) together with numerous related book chapters and articles.
The full conference programme will be available shortly
Big shout out to the wonderful Fran Hollinrake for sending me a piccy of my BBC History mag review, last night. I had no idea it had been published....👍 💀