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https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2205272119 Ancient DNA: Unveiling the Genetic Diversity of a Classical Greek Army Introduction In a fascinating journey deep into the Mediterranean past, scientists have uncovered the tangled webs of ancestry that formed a Classical Greek army. At the heart of this story
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Punic people were genetically diverse with almost no Levantine ancestors - NatureLevantine Phoenicians made little genetic contribution to Punic settlements in the central and western Mediterranean between the sixth and second centuries bce; instead, the Punic people derived most of their ancestry from a genetic profile similar to that of
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Genetic identification of members of the prominent Báthory aristocratic family - PMCThe Báthory family was one of the most powerful noble families in the medieval Hungarian Kingdom. Their influence peaked during the Ottoman occupation of Hungary, when the only partially autonomous region of the country was Transylvania, under…NCBI home
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Stable population structure in Europe since the Iron Age, despite high mobility - PMCAncient DNA research in the past decade has revealed that European population structure changed dramatically in the prehistoric period (14,000–3000 years before present, YBP), reflecting the widespread introduction of Neolithic farmer and Bronze Age…NCBI
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Tracing the Spread of Celtic Languages using Ancient GenomicsCeltic languages, including Irish, Scottish Gaelic, Welsh and Breton, are today restricted to the Northern European Atlantic seaboard. However, between 3 and 2 thousand years before present (BP) Celtic was widely spoken across most of Europe. While often associated with Bell Beaker-related
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Neolithic genomic data from southern France showcase intensified interactions with hunter-gatherer communitiesArchaeological research shows that the dispersal of the Neolithic took a more complex turn when reaching western Europe, painting a contrasted picture…iScience Neolithic Expansion in Southern France: Interactions and Gene Flow Between Farmers and Hunter-Gatherers Introduction Recent genomic
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Historical Background of the Viking Age Population genomics of the Viking world - NatureAncient DNA analyses reveal that Viking Age migrations from Scandinavia resulted in differential influxes of ancestry to different parts of Europe, and the increased presence of non-local ancestry within Scandinavia.NatureAshot Margaryan The Viking Age: Archaeological Discoveries
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Medieval genomes from eastern Iberia illuminate the role of Morisco mass deportations in dismantling a long-standing genetic bridge with North AfricaBackground The Islamic influence on the Iberian Peninsula left an enduring legacy culturally and linguistically, however the demographic impact is less well understood. This study aims to explore the dynamics
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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