Thursday, April 3 2025

Tag: Roman Gladiator

Uncovering Unknown Migrations: A Scandinavian Roman Gladiator in York Before the Viking Age

Scandinavian genetic markers were found in the British Isles several centuries earlier than previously believed, with evidence stemming from a man interred in York. By analyzing ancient DNA, researchers have connected genetic findings to historical records of Germanic, Roman, and Viking migrations, revealing intricate patterns of movement that influenced early medieval Europe. In a study