In early medieval England, kinship was central to social organisation, determining your social position and possibilities for marriage #SpousesDay š«
However, ancient DNA suggests social relationships were often prioritised over biological relatedness.
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Kinship can be difficult to discern in the archaeological record, but the study of ancient DNA offers a useful window into one form of kinship: biological relatedness. Here, the authors explore possible kin connections at the post-Roman site of Worth Matravers in south-west England.
