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Ancient DNA reveals West African ancestry in early medieval England
DNA · England

Ancient DNA reveals West African ancestry in early medieval England

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Archaeologists have analyzed the DNA of two unrelated individuals buried in 7th-century-AD cemeteries on the south coast of England, revealing that they both had recent ancestors, likely grandparents, from West Africa. See the Story
New Medieval Books: Black Knights

New Medieval Books: Black Knights

Medieval Arabic literature frequently included Black African characters, offering valuable insight into contemporary ideas about race and race relations. This book examines those sources to uncover how such concepts developed in the Middle Ages and how they have continued to influence perceptions of race up to the present day.Read Article
Fighting the Vikings: The Rhine Delta Raids of 1006–1007
Minnesota Vikings · Utrecht

Fighting the Vikings: The Rhine Delta Raids of 1006–1007

This article examines the Viking raids of 1006 and 1007 in the Rhine Delta region and shows how local militias in the early German kingdom defended towns such as Utrecht and Tiel, highlighting the importance of leadership and local military institutions.Read Article

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