Papers Unearthing the Origins of Berlin: Genetic Insights from St. Peters Medieval Burials in Cölln Unearthing the Origins at St. Peter's Churchyard, Cölln/Berlin Unearthing the Origins at St. Peter's Churchyard, Cölln/Berlin The medieval hearts of Berlin and its counterpart, Cölln, nestled beside the Spree River, blossom with historic intrigue not only through cobblestone echoes of the past but through By Sven • 3 min read
Papers DNA Unlocks the Family Ties of Early Christian Tombs in Viking Age Skänninge DNA Reveals Secrets of Early Christian Graves at Skänninge DNA Reveals Secrets of Early Christian Graves at Skänninge The historical exploration of burial sites often unveils secrets of the past, and the analysis of DNA has become an invaluable tool in piecing together the relationships of those long gone. Such By Sven • 5 min read
Papers DNA Analysis Sheds Light on Early Christian Tombs in Viking Age Sweden DNA Analysis of Ancient Remains from St Martin Cemetery In 1939, archaeologist Berit Wallenberg embarked on a groundbreaking exploration at the former cemetery of S:t Martin in Skänninge, Sweden. Supported by Östergötlands Museum, S:ta Ingrids gille, and the National Heritage Board, her mission would uncover extraordinary secrets that By Sven • 5 min read
Papers Neolithic Irish Kinship: Social and Genetic Insights Neolithic Ireland: Archaeological Discoveries and Social Networks Neolithic Ireland: Archaeological Discoveries and Social Networks The exploration of Neolithic Ireland reveals an enthralling glimpse into the enigmatic world of ancient communities, concentrating on the interconnectedness of social and genetic relations amidst a rich tapestry of archaeological wonders. The tantalizing treasures of By Sven • 4 min read
Papers Genetic Chronicles: Unveiling Pre- and Post-Black Death Cambridgeshire Archaeological Sites in Cambridgeshire: Insights into the Past Archaeological Sites in Cambridgeshire: Insights into the Past The archaeological landscape of Cambridgeshire provides an extraordinary window into medieval English life, spanning from late Saxon settlements through the devastating Black Death and beyond. These sites, excavated over several decades, have yielded thousands By Sven • 6 min read
Papers The Medieval Individual from Vladimir with a Unique Stone Pillow Burial By Sven • 4 min read
Papers Scandinavias Battle Axe Culture: A Tapestry of Migration, Admixture, and Ancestry Across the Corded Ware Horizon The Genomic Ancestry of the Scandinavian Battle Axe Culture The Genomic Ancestry of the Scandinavian Battle Axe Culture The research surrounding the Scandinavian Battle Axe Culture represents a fascinating chapter in Middle Neolithic archaeology, woven with threads of cultural exchange, migration, and genetic discovery. By delving into the enigmatic world By Sven • 3 min read
Papers Genetic Insights into Albanian Ancestry and Linguistic Origins The Albanian Enigma: Discovering Ancient Roots Through DNA The Albanian Enigma: Discovering Ancient Roots Through DNA The mystery of Albanian origins has mystified historians and archaeologists for centuries. Now, through thrilling advancements in ancient DNA studies, the veil is slowly being lifted. This tale begins among the rolling hills and By Sven • 4 min read
Papers Ancient DNA in Post-Roman Britain Kinship Patterns and Social Organization in Early Medieval England Kinship Patterns and Social Organization in Early Medieval England The post-Roman site of Worth Matravers in Dorset presents a compelling tableau of kinship structures in early medieval England. Nestled at the western edge of Anglo-Saxon cultural influence on the scenic Isle By Sven • 3 min read
Papers Viking Age Gotland: Burial Practices of Children Viking Age Children at Ihre, Gotland: Archaeological Insights into Identity and Gender Expression Within the heart of the Viking Age, on the island of Gotland in the Baltic Sea, a burial site yields intriguing insights into the lives of Viking children and adults. The Ihre burial ground, one of the By Sven • 3 min read
Papers Solving the Murder Mystery of Béla, Duke of Macsó, through Forensic and Genetic Archaeology Murder in Cold Blood? Forensic and Bioarchaeological Identification In the shadows of a medieval Dominican monastery on Margaret Island in Budapest, an extraordinary tale of murder and political intrigue is resurrected through groundbreaking forensic and bioarchaeological investigations. The male remains discovered in 1915 may belong to Béla, Duke of Macsó, By Sven • 4 min read
Papers The Justinian Plague in the Eastern Roman Empire The First Pandemic: Unearthing Yersinia pestis in Jerash The intrigue of the ancient city of Jerash, once a prominent urban hub in the Eastern Roman Empire, now holds a new layer of fascination for historians and archaeologists. Nestled just 330 kilometers from the initial outbreak's historical epicenter, Pelusium By Sven • 4 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 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 Ancient DNA Unveils Secrets of the Norman Neolithic Elite Burial Practices Monumental Graves: The Fleury-sur-Orne Cemetery Monumental Graves: The Fleury-sur-Orne Cemetery The Fleury-sur-Orne cemetery in Normandy, France, stands out as a beacon of Neolithic history, revealing fascinating details about the societal hierarchies over 6,000 years ago. This site, a part of the so-called "Passy phenomenon" within the Cerny By Sven • 3 min read
Scenes from the famous Kalevala Papers 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 By Sven • 4 min read
Papers Mapping the Ancient Pathogens: Unraveling the Evolutionary History of Human Disease in Eurasia By Sven • 4 min read
Papers 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 By Sven • 3 min read
Papers Ancient DNA Unlocks the Mysteries of Northern Eurasia Ancient DNA Uncovers Uralic and Yeniseian Origins An electrifying discovery has come to light, unraveling the deep history of Northern Eurasia through the lens of ancient DNA. International researchers have pieced together the genomic puzzle of Uralic and Yeniseian language-speaking populations, offering one of the most expansive genetic panoramas to By Sven • 4 min read
Papers The Story of One of Europe's Last Neanderthals Neanderthal Genetic Structure: A Discovery from Grotte Mandrin The research reveals an enlightening archaeological and genetic discovery of one of the last Neanderthals in Europe, unearthed from the limestone depths of Grotte Mandrin in the scenic Rhône River Valley, France. This ancient individual, fondly christened as "Thorin," brings By Sven • 3 min read
Papers The Kronan: Sweden's Greatest Maritime Disaster - the Face of a Kronan Crew Member Revealed By Sven • 5 min read
