Ancient DNA Links Jewish Diaspora to the Levant
Ancient DNA from medieval Jews in Germany and England shows a strong Levantine core, later shaped by European admixture, revealing long genetic continuity.
Ancient Genomes Trace the First Americans to Beringia
Ancient DNA and population genetics confirm the first Americans carried East Asian and Ancient North Eurasian ancestry across Beringia.
Iron Age DNA and the Durotriges Across the Channel
Ancient DNA, isotopes, and archaeology reveal close ties between Iron Age Britain and northern France, reshaping how we understand the Durotriges and Celtic migration.
R1b-L21 Beyond Ireland: Ancient Celtic DNA Across Europe
Ancient DNA is reshaping what we know about R1b-L21, showing this major Western European haplogroup was present across Iron Age Celtic Europe, not just the British Isles.
Ancient DNA Reveals Africans in Colonial Mexico
Ancient DNA from a colonial grave in Mexico City uncovers African origins, health conditions, and the hidden ancestry history of early New Spain.
The Viking-Gaelic Roots of Iceland’s Founders
Ancient DNA reveals how Iceland was founded by Norse men and Gaelic women, and what that sex-biased mix means for modern ancestry and haplogroups.
From the Steppes to East Asia: Indo-European DNA
Ancient DNA is reshaping the story of Indo-European migration into East Asia, from Afanasievo expansion to the Tarim mummies and later steppe peoples.
Crusader DNA in Lebanon: What Ancient Genomes Reveal
Ancient DNA from Sidon shows how Crusader-era migration, intermarriage, and military movement shaped the medieval Levant, and left a small genetic trace today.
The Lombards and Rapid Genetic Integration in Italy
New ancient DNA from Lombard cemeteries shows fast intermarriage, mixed ancestry, and a lasting cultural legacy in early medieval Italy.
Warriors from Afar: Ancient DNA and the Army of Himera
Ancient DNA from Himera reveals a multicultural army in Sicily, reshaping what we know about Greek warfare, mercenaries, migration, and ancestry.
Huns, Avars, and Magyars: DNA Evidence from the Steppe
Ancient DNA reveals how East Asian ancestry reached the Carpathian Basin through Huns, Avars, and Magyars, reshaping European history and modern Hungarian genetics.
Female Mobility in Early Medieval Germany Revealed by Ancient DNA
Ancient DNA from early medieval Bavarian cemeteries shows how some women moved across Europe and the steppe, reshaping ancestry and migration history.