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Archaeology is the study of people and their actions, preserved through the physical traces they left behind. How, then, could we not appreciate the detailed insights into individuals, communities, and populations provided by their very DNA?
On this episode of The PastCast, Professor Duncan Sayer explains how, by combining excavated evidence from early medieval burials with genetic information, we can gain powerful insights into patterns of population movement, and ideas of identity and integration.
Professor Sayer is the author of an article on the study of ancient DNA in the most recent issue of Current Archaeology magazine, itself a special edition delving into a new research study centred on migration and genetic evidence for early medieval England. You can access the article (and the full magazine) on The Past website. On this episode, Professor Sayer spoke with Current Archaeology editor Carly Hilts and regular PastCast presenter Calum Henderson.
The Past brings together the most exciting stories and the very best writing from the realms of history, archaeology, heritage, and the ancient world. You can subscribe to The Past today for just £7.99. If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider liking it, subscribing, and sharing it around.
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By The PastArchaeology is the study of people and their actions, preserved through the physical traces they left behind. How, then, could we not appreciate the detailed insights into individuals, communities, and populations provided by their very DNA?
On this episode of The PastCast, Professor Duncan Sayer explains how, by combining excavated evidence from early medieval burials with genetic information, we can gain powerful insights into patterns of population movement, and ideas of identity and integration.
Professor Sayer is the author of an article on the study of ancient DNA in the most recent issue of Current Archaeology magazine, itself a special edition delving into a new research study centred on migration and genetic evidence for early medieval England. You can access the article (and the full magazine) on The Past website. On this episode, Professor Sayer spoke with Current Archaeology editor Carly Hilts and regular PastCast presenter Calum Henderson.
The Past brings together the most exciting stories and the very best writing from the realms of history, archaeology, heritage, and the ancient world. You can subscribe to The Past today for just £7.99. If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider liking it, subscribing, and sharing it around.