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Ancient British DNA Study Reveals Roman Influence

Updated 2026-05-11 16:20 UTC 1 source Neutral

A large-scale genetic analysis of ancient British burials has revealed minimal Roman influence on the island's ancestry, challenging previous assumptions.

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New Scientist

Huge study of ancient British DNA reveals only minor Roman influence

Genetic analysis of 1039 people buried in Britain between the Bronze Age and the Norman conquest highlights the impact of the Romans, Anglo-Saxons and Vikings on the island’s ancestry

2026-05-11 12:00 UTC