Medieval Finland: Insights from Archaeogenetics
Excavating Ancestral Ties: The Journey Through Ancient DNA in Finland In an ambitious endeavor to unravel the past, researchers have dived deep into the strands of ancient DNA extracted from three medieval cemeteries in Finland, shedding light on the genetic continuity and social complexities of our ancestors. The sites in
Mapping the Ancient Pathogens: Unraveling the Evolutionary History of Human Disease in Eurasia
Ancient Pathogens in Eurasia A Journey Through 37,000 Years of Human-Pathogen Interactions Unearthing Ancient Pathogens through the Ages This comprehensive exploration embarks on a riveting journey through the origins and distribution of human pathogens in ancient Eurasia over a span of 37,000 years. The fascinating narrative is woven
All Roads Lead to Rome - the DNA Journey from Anatolia
An Ancient DNA Journey Through Anatolia: Genetic Legacy of the Roman Empire Set against the backdrop of the sprawling Roman Empire, a fascinating new study delves into the genetic legacy of Anatolia, uncovering how the waves of history cascaded across this unique geographical bridge between continents. With its strategic positionLatest Articles
Genomic Analysis of 47 Ancient People from the Alps, close to where the Tyrolean Iceman Ötzi was found
Tyrolean Iceman Genetics and Alpine Archaeological Heritage In the heart of the Eastern Italian Alps, the study of genetic diversity and structure reveals a historical tapestry woven from ancient genomes. This breathtaking region, famed for its iconic mountain passes like Passo del Brennero, was a crossroads for populations from the
Medieval Finland: Insights from Archaeogenetics
Excavating Ancestral Ties: The Journey Through Ancient DNA in Finland In an ambitious endeavor to unravel the past, researchers have dived deep into the strands of ancient DNA extracted from three medieval cemeteries in Finland, shedding light on the genetic continuity and social complexities of our ancestors. The sites in
Mapping the Ancient Pathogens: Unraveling the Evolutionary History of Human Disease in Eurasia
Ancient Pathogens in Eurasia A Journey Through 37,000 Years of Human-Pathogen Interactions Unearthing Ancient Pathogens through the Ages This comprehensive exploration embarks on a riveting journey through the origins and distribution of human pathogens in ancient Eurasia over a span of 37,000 years. The fascinating narrative is woven
All Roads Lead to Rome - the DNA Journey from Anatolia
An Ancient DNA Journey Through Anatolia: Genetic Legacy of the Roman Empire Set against the backdrop of the sprawling Roman Empire, a fascinating new study delves into the genetic legacy of Anatolia, uncovering how the waves of history cascaded across this unique geographical bridge between continents. With its strategic position
Revisiting Skhūl I: New Insights into Ancient Burial Practices from 140,000 years ago in the Levant
The Remarkable Skhūl I Child from Mount Carmel: A Window into Ancient Human Origins In an awe-inspiring piece of archaeological detective work, the bones of a child discovered back in 1931 have once again stirred the minds of scientists at the Skhūl Cave on Mount Carmel in Israel. This site
Ancient Corinth: The Genetic Connections Between a Greek Colony and Its Metropolis
Ancient Greek Colonization: A Journey Through Time and Genetics Ancient Greek Colonization: A Journey Through Time and Genetics The Dawn of Greek Expansion The fascinating world of ancient Greek colonization, an era that marked a significant chapter in history, reveals a tapestry of migratory expeditions and cultural interplay. This period,
5,000 Years of Genetic History in the South Caucasus: the Bronze Age to the Early Middle Ages
Introduction to the Archaeological Findings The South Caucasus, sandwiched between the Greater and Lesser Caucasus mountain ranges, has long stood as a cultural and technological crossroads between Eastern Europe and Southwest Asia. This strategic location facilitated a lively interchange of ideas and innovations since prehistory, as most evidently seen in
Skulls, Science, and Scandal: Gustaf Retzius and the Racial Theories of 19th-Century Scandinavia
The Pälkäne Skull Odyssey: From Archaeological Specimen to Genetic Breakthroughs In a captivating blend of archaeology and cutting-edge genetics, the relics of ages past are now part of a groundbreaking investigation that merges history with modern science. Thirty-three skulls that once lay beneath the sacred soil of Pälkäne's
Civilizations
Scythians Discussion
Dedicated for all DNA, Analysis Results, History, Research topics related to: Scythians Scythians had a reputation as the epitome of savagery and barbarism - they were among the earliest peoples to master mounted warfare. They lived in tent-covered wagons and fought with composite bows shot from horseback. With great mobility,
Ostrogoths Discussion
Dedicated for all DNA, Analysis Results, History, Research topics related to: Ostrogoths Originating from Scandinavia, the Goths of Eastern Europe were shattered when Attila and the Huns blasted onto the scene. The Gothic kingdom was split - those who crossed the Danube to enter the Roman Empire became the Visigoths.
Gepids Discussion
Dedicated for all DNA, Analysis Results, History, Research topics related to: Gepids Gepids were a Germanic tribe realted to the Goths, described as tall and blond-haired. The Gepids fought alongside the Huns against the Roman Empire around 440 AD. Later the Gepids founded a kingdom known as Gepidia in the
Yoruba Peoples Discussion
Dedicated for all DNA, Analysis Results, History, Research topics related to: Yoruba Peoples The Yoruba people are an African ethnic group that inhabits western Africa. They developed out of earlier Mesolithic Volta-Niger populations by the first millennium BC. The Yoruba were the dominant cultural force in southern Nigeria as farLatest Articles
Genomic Analysis of 47 Ancient People from the Alps, close to where the Tyrolean Iceman Ötzi was found
Tyrolean Iceman Genetics and Alpine Archaeological Heritage In the heart of the Eastern Italian Alps, the study of genetic diversity and structure reveals a historical tapestry woven from ancient genomes. This breathtaking region, famed for its iconic mountain passes like Passo del Brennero, was a crossroads for populations from the
Medieval Finland: Insights from Archaeogenetics
Excavating Ancestral Ties: The Journey Through Ancient DNA in Finland In an ambitious endeavor to unravel the past, researchers have dived deep into the strands of ancient DNA extracted from three medieval cemeteries in Finland, shedding light on the genetic continuity and social complexities of our ancestors. The sites in
Mapping the Ancient Pathogens: Unraveling the Evolutionary History of Human Disease in Eurasia
Ancient Pathogens in Eurasia A Journey Through 37,000 Years of Human-Pathogen Interactions Unearthing Ancient Pathogens through the Ages This comprehensive exploration embarks on a riveting journey through the origins and distribution of human pathogens in ancient Eurasia over a span of 37,000 years. The fascinating narrative is woven
All Roads Lead to Rome - the DNA Journey from Anatolia
An Ancient DNA Journey Through Anatolia: Genetic Legacy of the Roman Empire Set against the backdrop of the sprawling Roman Empire, a fascinating new study delves into the genetic legacy of Anatolia, uncovering how the waves of history cascaded across this unique geographical bridge between continents. With its strategic position
Revisiting Skhūl I: New Insights into Ancient Burial Practices from 140,000 years ago in the Levant
The Remarkable Skhūl I Child from Mount Carmel: A Window into Ancient Human Origins In an awe-inspiring piece of archaeological detective work, the bones of a child discovered back in 1931 have once again stirred the minds of scientists at the Skhūl Cave on Mount Carmel in Israel. This site
Ancient Corinth: The Genetic Connections Between a Greek Colony and Its Metropolis
Ancient Greek Colonization: A Journey Through Time and Genetics Ancient Greek Colonization: A Journey Through Time and Genetics The Dawn of Greek Expansion The fascinating world of ancient Greek colonization, an era that marked a significant chapter in history, reveals a tapestry of migratory expeditions and cultural interplay. This period,
5,000 Years of Genetic History in the South Caucasus: the Bronze Age to the Early Middle Ages
Introduction to the Archaeological Findings The South Caucasus, sandwiched between the Greater and Lesser Caucasus mountain ranges, has long stood as a cultural and technological crossroads between Eastern Europe and Southwest Asia. This strategic location facilitated a lively interchange of ideas and innovations since prehistory, as most evidently seen in
