400-year-old scandal in Jamestown reveals Captain West was illegitimate, born to his aunt.
400-year-old scandal in the family of Thomas West, Jamestown's first governor, has been uncovered through DNA analysis of human remains from the British settlement in Virginia. Captain West, a relative of Thomas West, was found to be illegitimate, born to his spinster aunt, Elizabeth. This discovery highlights how genetic data, combined with historical evidence, can bring to light hidden narratives from the past, revealing societal rules and how individuals navigated them.
August 23, 2024
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