New DNA analysis uncovers unknown European migrations, including early Scandinavian presence in Britain.

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute used a new DNA analysis method called Twigstats to uncover previously unknown waves of migration across Europe between 1 AD and 1000 AD. By studying the genomes of over 1,500 ancient Europeans, the team identified migrations among Germanic-speaking peoples and Viking invasions not documented in historical records. The study also revealed Scandinavian ancestry in Britain before the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, challenging previous beliefs. This research highlights the power of modern DNA analysis in understanding human migration and population changes.

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