Ancient DNA reveals the origins of Pompeii's inhabitants
International researchers analyzed the genetic material of casts on victims of the Vesuvius eruption. Their kinship and ...
Ancient Pompeii site daily visits limited to 20,000
A volcanic eruption destroyed the Roman city of Pompeii in 79 AD, but an avalanche of tourists has caused officials to ...
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New DNA evidence upends what we thought we knew about Pompeii victims
The findings, which used DNA from the plaster casts of people who died in the Mt. Vesuvius eruption two millennia ago, ...
A glimpse into the past: Researchers analyse Pompeii DNA
The scientific data we provide do not always align with common assumptions,” said study co-author and professor David Reich.
Researchers once thought the victims were bejeweled women, but DNA identified them as men
Key figures in the study include forensic archaeologist Elena Pilli and geneticists Stefania Vai, David Reich, and Alissa ...
Nextdoor can be 'world's most valuable local company', says CEO
With one in four UK households on Nextdoor, the UK market is crucial for the platform as it embarks on growth phase under new ...
New DNA evidence rewrites long-told stories of people in ancient Pompeii
New research has uncovered several surprises about the last desperate moments of the citizens of the ancient city of Pompeii.
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DNA analysis contradicts long-lasting assumptions about Pompeii victims’ final moments
In a bid to determine the victims gender, ancestry and genetic relationships, researchers from Italy's University of Florence ...
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Another tourist hotspot in Italy caps visitor numbers to combat overtourism
The park has become one of Italy's most visited cultural landmarks, but the surge in tourism has raised concerns over the ...