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Recent genetic and linguistic studies published in Nature (by researchers from the University of Copenhagen, Leiden University, and the University of Gothenburg) analyzed ancient DNA from thousands of individuals across Europe. By cross-referencing genomic data with archaeological evidence and runic inscriptions, scientists mapped population movements that reshaped our understanding of how Germanic languages (including Old English and Old Norse) spread. Key Findings Behind the Anglo-Saxon & Viking Connection Shared Northern German Roots: The genomic data revealed that centuries before the Viking Age (~1,600 years ago), populations from what is now Northern Germany migrated into Denmark and southern Sweden, largely replacing local populations. The Anglo-Saxon Ancestry Link: The incoming populations that established themselves in Scandinavia were genetically almost identical to the Germanic groups that migrated across the North Sea into Britain—forming the Anglo-Saxons. Explaining Longstanding Similarities: This ancestral overlap explains why Danish/Swedish Vikings and early Anglo-Saxons shared closely related linguistic structures, mythology (such as the worship of Odin/Woden), and artistic traditions long before the 8th-century Viking invasions of Britain. Timeline Revision for Germanic Languages: The arrival of the earliest Proto-Germanic dialects into Northern Europe occurred around 4,000 years ago (via Baltic migrations), roughly 800 to 1,000 years later than previously estimated by historians and linguists. Why DNA Matters for Linguistics While ancient DNA cannot record spoken speech directly, tracking demographic replacement and migration corridors allows researchers to test competing linguistic models. When a sudden genetic turnover aligns perfectly with the emergence of early runic script, shift in burial customs, and language shifts, it provides strong evidence for how dialects spread across geographical barriers. via Archaeology World #Thorsday #Norse #Vikings #AngloSaxon

𝗜𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗲𝘁 𝗚𝗼 A Sumerian proverb in Old Babylonian cuneiform: “The dog knows ‘take it’. It does not know ‘drop it’.” True 3,900 years ago when a young Mesopotamian scribe copied the proverb onto a round school tablet; still true today! The moral of this Sumerian proverb is that greed or obsession blinds people to limits. It warns that while people easily learn how to acquire or hold onto things, they often lack the wisdom or self-control to let go when they should. via IG: DNUEbpRPemf #Babylonia #ThursdayThoughts

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