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Huge study of ancient British DNA reveals only minor Roman influence

Huge study of ancient British DNA reveals only minor Roman influence
New Scientist Monday 11 May 2026, 12:00 UTC 1 min read
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Genetic analysis of 1039 people buried in Britain between the Bronze Age and the Norman conquest highlights the impact of the Romans, Anglo-Saxons and Vikings on the island’s ancestry

Genetic analysis of 1039 people buried in Britain between the Bronze Age and the Norman conquest highlights the impact of the Romans, Anglo-Saxons and Vikings on the island’s ancestry
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