"Atypical Burials" in Late Medieval Poland Jamie L June 04, 2025 – 6 min read Share this post Papers Tracing the Evolutionary Tapestry of North Africa Discovering the Genetic Background of North Africa North Africa, a region steeped in history and occupying a unique position in the Mediterranean basin, possesses a genetic diversity as varied and intriguing as its archaeological heritage. This vast region has long served as a vibrant crossroads of human civilization, nestled between By Jamie L • 5 min read Papers Neanderthal Fat Factory: Discovering the Diet of Neanderthals The Neumark-Nord Site Recent archaeological research offers a captivating glimpse into the sophisticated subsistence strategies of Neanderthals at the Neumark-Nord site in Germany, around 125,000 years ago. This well-explored site provides a vivid image of the large-scale processing activities carried out by these ancient hunter-gatherers, fundamentally changing our understanding By Sven • 3 min read Papers Eastern Mediterranean Genetic Influence in the Late Roman Republic Discovering the Eastern Mediterranean Genetic Influence in Central Italy Discovering the Eastern Mediterranean Genetic Influence in Central Italy The exploration into the genetic past of Central Italy reveals a fascinating tale of ancient connections between Italy and the Eastern Mediterranean regions. Archaeologists and geneticists, armed with modern DNA sequencing technology, By Caterina • 4 min read Papers Tracing the Evolutionary Tapestry of North Africa Discovering the Genetic Background of North Africa North Africa, a region steeped in history and occupying a unique position in the Mediterranean basin, possesses a genetic diversity as varied and intriguing as its archaeological heritage. This vast region has long served as a vibrant crossroads of human civilization, nestled between By Jamie L • 5 min read Papers Neanderthal Fat Factory: Discovering the Diet of Neanderthals The Neumark-Nord Site Recent archaeological research offers a captivating glimpse into the sophisticated subsistence strategies of Neanderthals at the Neumark-Nord site in Germany, around 125,000 years ago. This well-explored site provides a vivid image of the large-scale processing activities carried out by these ancient hunter-gatherers, fundamentally changing our understanding By Sven • 3 min read Papers Eastern Mediterranean Genetic Influence in the Late Roman Republic Discovering the Eastern Mediterranean Genetic Influence in Central Italy Discovering the Eastern Mediterranean Genetic Influence in Central Italy The exploration into the genetic past of Central Italy reveals a fascinating tale of ancient connections between Italy and the Eastern Mediterranean regions. Archaeologists and geneticists, armed with modern DNA sequencing technology, By Caterina • 4 min read Papers Prehistoric Interactions from Central China to the Mongolian Steppe Ancient Genomics in the Yellow River Bend The Yellow River Bend, a significant historical and archaeological region in China, has recently revealed new secrets through cutting-edge genomic research. This region, known for its richness in archaeological sites and cultural history, was a melting pot of ancient civilizations that served as By Caterina • 4 min read Papers Genetic Origins of Scythians: An Archaeogenetic Odyssey In a scientific odyssey that unravels the enigma of the Scythians' genetic footprint, researchers including Tatiana V. Andreeva et al. have embarked on a thrilling expedition into the heart of ancient Scythia, a realm once mythically detailed by the Greek historian Herodotus. Stretching from the northern Black Sea coast By Caterina • 5 min read Papers The Finnic Peoples of Russia: Comprehensive Analysis Using Genome-Wide and Y-Chromosomal Data The Genetic Adventure of the Finnic Peoples in Russia A Peek into the Ancient World Our journey into the genetic history of the Eastern Finnic peoples—Karelians, Veps, Votes, Ingrians, and Ingrian Finns—uncovers the rich tapestry woven over 3,000 years. Occupying vast territories of Northwestern Russia, these groups, By Sven • 4 min read
Papers Tracing the Evolutionary Tapestry of North Africa Discovering the Genetic Background of North Africa North Africa, a region steeped in history and occupying a unique position in the Mediterranean basin, possesses a genetic diversity as varied and intriguing as its archaeological heritage. This vast region has long served as a vibrant crossroads of human civilization, nestled between By Jamie L • 5 min read
Papers Neanderthal Fat Factory: Discovering the Diet of Neanderthals The Neumark-Nord Site Recent archaeological research offers a captivating glimpse into the sophisticated subsistence strategies of Neanderthals at the Neumark-Nord site in Germany, around 125,000 years ago. This well-explored site provides a vivid image of the large-scale processing activities carried out by these ancient hunter-gatherers, fundamentally changing our understanding By Sven • 3 min read
Papers Eastern Mediterranean Genetic Influence in the Late Roman Republic Discovering the Eastern Mediterranean Genetic Influence in Central Italy Discovering the Eastern Mediterranean Genetic Influence in Central Italy The exploration into the genetic past of Central Italy reveals a fascinating tale of ancient connections between Italy and the Eastern Mediterranean regions. Archaeologists and geneticists, armed with modern DNA sequencing technology, By Caterina • 4 min read
Papers Tracing the Evolutionary Tapestry of North Africa Discovering the Genetic Background of North Africa North Africa, a region steeped in history and occupying a unique position in the Mediterranean basin, possesses a genetic diversity as varied and intriguing as its archaeological heritage. This vast region has long served as a vibrant crossroads of human civilization, nestled between By Jamie L • 5 min read
Papers Neanderthal Fat Factory: Discovering the Diet of Neanderthals The Neumark-Nord Site Recent archaeological research offers a captivating glimpse into the sophisticated subsistence strategies of Neanderthals at the Neumark-Nord site in Germany, around 125,000 years ago. This well-explored site provides a vivid image of the large-scale processing activities carried out by these ancient hunter-gatherers, fundamentally changing our understanding By Sven • 3 min read
Papers Eastern Mediterranean Genetic Influence in the Late Roman Republic Discovering the Eastern Mediterranean Genetic Influence in Central Italy Discovering the Eastern Mediterranean Genetic Influence in Central Italy The exploration into the genetic past of Central Italy reveals a fascinating tale of ancient connections between Italy and the Eastern Mediterranean regions. Archaeologists and geneticists, armed with modern DNA sequencing technology, By Caterina • 4 min read
Papers Prehistoric Interactions from Central China to the Mongolian Steppe Ancient Genomics in the Yellow River Bend The Yellow River Bend, a significant historical and archaeological region in China, has recently revealed new secrets through cutting-edge genomic research. This region, known for its richness in archaeological sites and cultural history, was a melting pot of ancient civilizations that served as By Caterina • 4 min read
Papers Genetic Origins of Scythians: An Archaeogenetic Odyssey In a scientific odyssey that unravels the enigma of the Scythians' genetic footprint, researchers including Tatiana V. Andreeva et al. have embarked on a thrilling expedition into the heart of ancient Scythia, a realm once mythically detailed by the Greek historian Herodotus. Stretching from the northern Black Sea coast By Caterina • 5 min read
Papers The Finnic Peoples of Russia: Comprehensive Analysis Using Genome-Wide and Y-Chromosomal Data The Genetic Adventure of the Finnic Peoples in Russia A Peek into the Ancient World Our journey into the genetic history of the Eastern Finnic peoples—Karelians, Veps, Votes, Ingrians, and Ingrian Finns—uncovers the rich tapestry woven over 3,000 years. Occupying vast territories of Northwestern Russia, these groups, By Sven • 4 min read
