DNA samples from Stone Age and Bronze Age bodies ago helped discover the origins of Irish people. With a vial of saliva and a little cutting-edge science, AncestryDNA can tell you if you’ve got any ...

Archaeologists have long assumed that Stone Age tombs in Ireland were built for royalty. But a new analysis of DNA from 55 skeletons found in these 5,000-year-old graves suggests that the tombs were ...

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Nowadays, people can find detailed answers on just about any topic within seconds. Up until recently, the only exception was information about ourselves and our own lineage. But that’s all changing.

DNA map of Ireland reveals fine-grained population structure, including genetic legacy of historical migrations. The hordes of Viking raiders who descended on Ireland more than a millennium ago left ...

Prof Portmann found out he is one hundred percent Irish A man from Arizona believes he is one of the first people to be awarded an Irish passport based solely on a DNA test. Prof John Portmann was ...