The last two decades have witnessed a revolution in the ability to extract ancient DNA from archaeological remains. Using a series of case studies, this lecture examines how studies of ancient DNA are transforming our understanding of subjects as diverse as early human origins, the Anglo-Saxon and Viking migrations, the Black Death, and the ancestry of Richard III.
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Written in the Genes:How ancient DNA is transforming our understanding of the past
February 6 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
| £5 – £8
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