Civilizations Celts Discussion Dedicated for all DNA, Analysis Results, History, Research topics related to: Celts The ancient Celts were various population groups and tribes living in mainland Europe from the Late Bronze Age onwards. Tribes included the Gauls, Helvetii, Scordisci, Serdi, Boli and Iceni among others. Wherever Celts settled, they spoke related languages By MTA Support • 1 min read
Civilizations Safavid Dynasty Discussion Dedicated for all DNA, Analysis Results, History, Research topics related to: Safavid Dynasty The Safavid Dynasty was one of the most significant ruling dynasties in Iran. At their height, they controlled the modern nations of Iran, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Armenia, eastern Georgia, Iraq, Kuwait, Afghanistan and parts of Turkey, Syria, Pakistan, By MTA Support • 1 min read
Civilizations Khoisan Discussion Dedicated for all DNA, Analysis Results, History, Research topics related to: Khoisan The Khoisan represent the indigenous peoples of Southern Africa combining the Khoekhoen and the San peoples who are believed to have populated the region before the Bantu expansion about 1500-2000 years ago. The language is full of click By MTA Support • 1 min read
Haplogroups Haplogroup I2a1b Discussion Dedicated for all DNA, Analysis Results, History, Research topics related to: Haplogroup I2a1b By MTA Support • 1 min read
Papers Unlocking the Origins of the European Huns Ancient DNA reveals mysterious origins of the Huns who sacked RomeThe origin of the Huns in fourth-century Europe has long been debated, but centuries-old DNA has revealed their diverse backgrounds.Live ScienceKristina Killgrove European Huns Origins Debate: Archaeological and Genomic Insights Introduction The debate about the origins of the European By Sven • 5 min read
Civilizations Cimmerians Discussion Dedicated for all DNA, Analysis Results, History, Research topics related to: Cimmerians The Cimmerians were a nomadic Indo-European people who appeared around 1000 BC by means of the Caucasus. They inhabited the region north of the Caucasus and Black Sea in what is now Ukraine and Russia. The Cimmerians assaulted By MTA Support • 1 min read
Haplogroups Haplogroup R1b1a1b1a1a2c1a1d6a Discussion Dedicated for all DNA, Analysis Results, History, Research topics related to: Haplogroup R1b1a1b1a1a2c1a1d6a By MTA Support • 1 min read
Civilizations Umayyad Caliphate Discussion Dedicated for all DNA, Analysis Results, History, Research topics related to: Umayyad Caliphate The Umayyad Caliphate was the second of four major caliphates founded after the death of Muhammad and at its greatest extent covered 11.1 million square kilometers making it one of the largest empires in history in By MTA Support • 1 min read
Civilizations Pannonian Illyrians Discussion Dedicated for all DNA, Analysis Results, History, Research topics related to: Pannonian Illyrians Pannonians were Illyrian tribes who inhabited the southern part of what later became Roman Pannonia which included Dacia, the northern Pannonian plain and the eastern Alps. Some Pannonian tribes were even Celticized. Archaeology shows they were culturally By MTA Support • 1 min read
Civilizations Karkota Empire Discussion Dedicated for all DNA, Analysis Results, History, Research topics related to: Karkota Empire The Karkota Empire (625 AD - 885 AD) was a major power in the Indian subcontinent. It was founded by Durlabhvardhana and marked the rise of Kashmir as the power of Northern India. Lalitaditya Muktapida was the By MTA Support • 1 min read
Haplogroups Haplogroup R1a1a1b1a3a1b3 Discussion Dedicated for all DNA, Analysis Results, History, Research topics related to: Haplogroup R1a1a1b1a3a1b3 By MTA Support • 1 min read
Civilizations Byzantine Empire Discussion Dedicated for all DNA, Analysis Results, History, Research topics related to: Byzantine Empire After two decades of Roman civil war, Constantine the Great siezed control of the whole Roman Empire and had the challenge of administering this enormous realm. 6 weeks after ascending to the throne, he journeyed to Byzantium, By MTA Support • 1 min read
Civilizations Curonian Discussion Dedicated for all DNA, Analysis Results, History, Research topics related to: Curonian The Curonians were a fierce Baltic tribe living on the shores of parts of Latvia and Lithuania from the 5th to 16th centuries. They gave their name to the region of Courland and spoke the Curonian language. They By MTA Support • 1 min read
Civilizations Germanic Cherusci Discussion Dedicated for all DNA, Analysis Results, History, Research topics related to: Germanic Cherusci The Cherusci inhabited parts of the plains and forests of northwestern Germany in the area of the Weser River and present-day Hannover. Famous chieftain Arminius led the Germanic tribes to victory at the Battle of the Teutoburg By MTA Support • 1 min read
Haplogroups Haplogroup R1a1a1b1a1a1c2a Discussion Dedicated for all DNA, Analysis Results, History, Research topics related to: Haplogroup R1a1a1b1a1a1c2a By MTA Support • 1 min read
Haplogroups Haplogroup R1a1a1b1a1a1c2 Discussion Dedicated for all DNA, Analysis Results, History, Research topics related to: Haplogroup R1a1a1b1a1a1c2 By MTA Support • 1 min read
Civilizations Avars Discussion Dedicated for all DNA, Analysis Results, History, Research topics related to: Avars Pannonian Avars were a nomadic people who settled the former Roman province of Pannonia including modern day Hungary, Slovakia and Austria. In 557, the Avars send an embassy to the Byzantine Empire. In exchange for gold, they agreed By MTA Support • 1 min read
Civilizations Illyrians Discussion Dedicated for all DNA, Analysis Results, History, Research topics related to: Illyrians Illyria appears in Greco-Roman historiography from the 4th century BC. The Illyrians formed several kingdoms in the central Balkans, and the first known Illyrian king was Bardyllis. Illyrian kingdoms were often at war with ancient Macedonia, and the By MTA Support • 1 min read
Haplogroups Haplogroup R2a Discussion Dedicated for all DNA, Analysis Results, History, Research topics related to: Haplogroup R2a By MTA Support • 1 min read
Civilizations Al-Andalus Discussion Dedicated for all DNA, Analysis Results, History, Research topics related to: Al-Andalus Al-Andalus, also known as Muslim Iberia, was a medieval Muslim territory and cultural domain that included much of Iberia, today's Portugal and Spain. At its greatest point, it occupied northwestern Iberia and present-day southern France. It By MTA Support • 1 min read
Civilizations Abantes Greeks Discussion Dedicated for all DNA, Analysis Results, History, Research topics related to: Abantes Greeks The Abantes were an ancient Ionian Greek tribe whose home was the island of Euboea. They were not Ionians themelves but rather assimilated into Ionian customs and culture. Aristotle believed the Abantes were originally Thracians from the By MTA Support • 1 min read
Civilizations Han Dynasty Discussion Dedicated for all DNA, Analysis Results, History, Research topics related to: Han Dynasty The Emperor Qin Shi Huang spent a fortune on alchemy, medicines and potions in an attempt to become immortal. One of these potions killed him and a bloody civil war began in 210 BC. The victorious Han By MTA Support • 1 min read
Civilizations Maurya Empire Discussion Dedicated for all DNA, Analysis Results, History, Research topics related to: Maurya Empire The Maurya Empire was a Iron Age historical power which dominated the Indian subcontinent between 322 and 185 BC, with an empire extending over 5 million square kilometers. The Mauryan Empire defeated Seleucus I, the founder of By MTA Support • 1 min read
Civilizations Guanches Discussion Dedicated for all DNA, Analysis Results, History, Research topics related to: Guanches The mysterious Guanches arrived on the Canary Islands at least 3000 years ago and originated from the Berber region of North Africa. They brought goats, pigs, and dogs with them from the mainland and are thought to have By MTA Support • 1 min read
