DNA detectives in the Viking North West
The Vikings are alive and well and living in the North West of England! Thats the revelation in a new book on an epic research project into the genetic footprint of the Scandinavian invaders.
The Vikings are alive and well and living in the North West of England! Thats the revelation in a new book on an epic research project into the genetic footprint of the Scandinavian invaders.
Evolution
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Plants & Animals
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Software
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Archaeology
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Energy & Green Tech
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Archaeology
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Evolution
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