Untangling the Sogdians Ancestry: Silk Road Trade, Tang Dynasty Graves, and Genetic Admixture Caterina June 20, 2025 – 3 min read Share this post Papers Tracing 15 Millennia of Maternal Heritage: Mitochondrial DNA Reveals Sicily’s Genetic Continuity from the Paleolithic to the Present Mitogenome Evolution in Sicily: 15,000 Years of Genetic History Mitogenome Evolution in Sicily: 15,000 Years of Genetic History The comprehensive study by Tommasi et al. offers an extraordinary journey into the heart of Sicily's genetic past, exploring a magnificent mosaic of cultures that converged on this By Sara V • 2 min read Papers Shifting Sands: Population Dynamics during the Muslim-Christian Transition in 11th-13th Century Algarve Population Dynamics and Mobility in Medieval Algarve Population Dynamics and Mobility in Transition from Muslim to Christian Rule In a riveting journey back in time to the 11th to 13th centuries, researchers have unearthed the dynamic shifts in population movements during the transition from Muslim to Christian control in the By Caterina • 3 min read Papers Unraveling Iron Age Saka Culture through Ancient DNA Analysis in Kyrgyzstan The Genetic Tapestry of Iron Age Saka Culture Unveiling the Genetics of Iron Age Saka Culture The mighty Saka, a remarkable nomadic civilization of the Iron Age, left their indelible mark on the vast Eurasian Steppe. Recent archaeological and genetic studies have revealed extensive insights from the Boz-Barmak burial ground By Sven • 4 min read Papers Tracing 15 Millennia of Maternal Heritage: Mitochondrial DNA Reveals Sicily’s Genetic Continuity from the Paleolithic to the Present Mitogenome Evolution in Sicily: 15,000 Years of Genetic History Mitogenome Evolution in Sicily: 15,000 Years of Genetic History The comprehensive study by Tommasi et al. offers an extraordinary journey into the heart of Sicily's genetic past, exploring a magnificent mosaic of cultures that converged on this By Sara V • 2 min read Papers Shifting Sands: Population Dynamics during the Muslim-Christian Transition in 11th-13th Century Algarve Population Dynamics and Mobility in Medieval Algarve Population Dynamics and Mobility in Transition from Muslim to Christian Rule In a riveting journey back in time to the 11th to 13th centuries, researchers have unearthed the dynamic shifts in population movements during the transition from Muslim to Christian control in the By Caterina • 3 min read Papers Unraveling Iron Age Saka Culture through Ancient DNA Analysis in Kyrgyzstan The Genetic Tapestry of Iron Age Saka Culture Unveiling the Genetics of Iron Age Saka Culture The mighty Saka, a remarkable nomadic civilization of the Iron Age, left their indelible mark on the vast Eurasian Steppe. Recent archaeological and genetic studies have revealed extensive insights from the Boz-Barmak burial ground By Sven • 4 min read Papers The Ancient Corinthian Colony Amvrakia and Its Mother City Corinth Archaeogenomics of Ancient Greek Colonies Discovering Ancient Ties through DNA The genetic affinities between ancient Greek colonies and their mother cities provide fascinating insights into the migration patterns and cultural transmissions of ancient civilizations. The study of Amvrakia, a significant Corinthian colony in western Greece, highlights these connections beautifully through By Caterina • 3 min read Papers The Secrets of King Richard IIIs Oral Microbiome: An Archaeogenetic Study of Teeth The Oral Microbiome of King Richard III: A Scientific Journey Through Time The Oral Microbiome of King Richard III Excavating a Royal Figure from History In 2012, an unassuming car park in Leicester, England, gave way beneath the trowels of archaeologists to reveal one of the most thrilling archaeological finds By Sven • 4 min read Papers Revealing Neanderthal Journeys: Crimeas Starosele The Starosele Site and the Middle to Upper Paleolithic Transition The Crimean Peninsula, a region steeped in the distant echoes of our ancient relatives, boasts a treasure trove of Paleolithic sites that are pivotal in understanding the transition from the Middle to the Upper Paleolithic periods. Among these archaeological wonders, By Caterina • 3 min read
Papers Tracing 15 Millennia of Maternal Heritage: Mitochondrial DNA Reveals Sicily’s Genetic Continuity from the Paleolithic to the Present Mitogenome Evolution in Sicily: 15,000 Years of Genetic History Mitogenome Evolution in Sicily: 15,000 Years of Genetic History The comprehensive study by Tommasi et al. offers an extraordinary journey into the heart of Sicily's genetic past, exploring a magnificent mosaic of cultures that converged on this By Sara V • 2 min read
Papers Shifting Sands: Population Dynamics during the Muslim-Christian Transition in 11th-13th Century Algarve Population Dynamics and Mobility in Medieval Algarve Population Dynamics and Mobility in Transition from Muslim to Christian Rule In a riveting journey back in time to the 11th to 13th centuries, researchers have unearthed the dynamic shifts in population movements during the transition from Muslim to Christian control in the By Caterina • 3 min read
Papers Unraveling Iron Age Saka Culture through Ancient DNA Analysis in Kyrgyzstan The Genetic Tapestry of Iron Age Saka Culture Unveiling the Genetics of Iron Age Saka Culture The mighty Saka, a remarkable nomadic civilization of the Iron Age, left their indelible mark on the vast Eurasian Steppe. Recent archaeological and genetic studies have revealed extensive insights from the Boz-Barmak burial ground By Sven • 4 min read
Papers Tracing 15 Millennia of Maternal Heritage: Mitochondrial DNA Reveals Sicily’s Genetic Continuity from the Paleolithic to the Present Mitogenome Evolution in Sicily: 15,000 Years of Genetic History Mitogenome Evolution in Sicily: 15,000 Years of Genetic History The comprehensive study by Tommasi et al. offers an extraordinary journey into the heart of Sicily's genetic past, exploring a magnificent mosaic of cultures that converged on this By Sara V • 2 min read
Papers Shifting Sands: Population Dynamics during the Muslim-Christian Transition in 11th-13th Century Algarve Population Dynamics and Mobility in Medieval Algarve Population Dynamics and Mobility in Transition from Muslim to Christian Rule In a riveting journey back in time to the 11th to 13th centuries, researchers have unearthed the dynamic shifts in population movements during the transition from Muslim to Christian control in the By Caterina • 3 min read
Papers Unraveling Iron Age Saka Culture through Ancient DNA Analysis in Kyrgyzstan The Genetic Tapestry of Iron Age Saka Culture Unveiling the Genetics of Iron Age Saka Culture The mighty Saka, a remarkable nomadic civilization of the Iron Age, left their indelible mark on the vast Eurasian Steppe. Recent archaeological and genetic studies have revealed extensive insights from the Boz-Barmak burial ground By Sven • 4 min read
Papers The Ancient Corinthian Colony Amvrakia and Its Mother City Corinth Archaeogenomics of Ancient Greek Colonies Discovering Ancient Ties through DNA The genetic affinities between ancient Greek colonies and their mother cities provide fascinating insights into the migration patterns and cultural transmissions of ancient civilizations. The study of Amvrakia, a significant Corinthian colony in western Greece, highlights these connections beautifully through By Caterina • 3 min read
Papers The Secrets of King Richard IIIs Oral Microbiome: An Archaeogenetic Study of Teeth The Oral Microbiome of King Richard III: A Scientific Journey Through Time The Oral Microbiome of King Richard III Excavating a Royal Figure from History In 2012, an unassuming car park in Leicester, England, gave way beneath the trowels of archaeologists to reveal one of the most thrilling archaeological finds By Sven • 4 min read
Papers Revealing Neanderthal Journeys: Crimeas Starosele The Starosele Site and the Middle to Upper Paleolithic Transition The Crimean Peninsula, a region steeped in the distant echoes of our ancient relatives, boasts a treasure trove of Paleolithic sites that are pivotal in understanding the transition from the Middle to the Upper Paleolithic periods. Among these archaeological wonders, By Caterina • 3 min read
