Tag: ancient DNA
Iron Age Britain’s Women: Guardians of Land and Legacy
New DNA analysis reveals that 2,000 years ago, women played central roles in British Celtic societies, with husbands joining their wives' communities after marriage.
DNA Breakthrough: How Ancient Bones Could Rewrite British History
A groundbreaking DNA testing technique, Twigstats, is poised to revolutionize our understanding of British history. Scientists at the Francis Crick Institute and King’s College London are using this method to analyze genetic changes in ancient human remains, potentially resolving long-debated mysteries about migration and cultural shifts in Britain.