New DNA analysis rewrites the story of the Beachy Head Woman
A Roman-era skeleton found out in southern England has finally given up her secrets after more than a decade of debate.
What’s Happening
So get this: A Roman-era skeleton found out in southern England has finally given up her secrets after more than a decade of debate.
Known as the Beachy Head Woman, she was once thought to have roots in sub-Saharan Africa or the Mediterranean—an idea that sparked global attention. (and honestly, same)
But new, high-quality DNA analysis paints a different picture: she was most likely a local woman from Roman Britain.
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