Fascinating new insights into Neolithic society unlocked by aDNA analysis. I may have to rewrite my book, Ancestors! - ThreadSky

profaliceroberts.bsky.social • 2 days ago

Fascinating new insights into Neolithic society unlocked by aDNA analysis. I may have to rewrite my book, Ancestors!

Reposted from UCD School of Archaeology, Dublin

UCD-led group of archaeologists portray a less hierarchical picture of daily life in Neolithic Ireland than previously assumed. www.irishtimes.com/history/2025...

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molanski.bsky.social•1 day ago

I am if the belief that hierarchies were borne of agrarian leanings. That n writing..seems the more people clump together in urbanised societies then you suddenly "need" leaders. Probably best off all anarchic I reckon.

kaiteketane.bsky.social•2 days ago

It wouldn't be the first time a book has to be updated as new information comes to light, Prof. But hey, you rewrite it & I'll buy it 😊

sithan.bsky.social•2 days ago

No problem. You can rewrite the book, because everyone knows that traditions about ancestors are always invented. That's why, in fact, in "Zombies Who Live" the zombies also invent a mythical ancestor, the founding father of the zombie civilization (chapter 14 of the saga).

junklight.bsky.social•2 days ago

Or in a few years you could write us a new book on all the eDNA discoveries between now & then :-)

(Love your books )

alannairn9.bsky.social•2 days ago

That's the fascination of science.

jimhigham.bsky.social•1 day ago

A world without Trump or Putin. Weren’t they lucky.

theotherdavidh.bsky.social•2 days ago

I was lucky enough to be given a tour of Knowth and Dowth back in 1990 by the UCD archaeologists who were working at the sites. Brú na Bóinne is truly one of the wonders of the ancient world.

arnabdutt.bsky.social•2 days ago

Behind a pay wall unfortunately.

profaliceroberts.bsky.social•2 days ago

Here you go: https://theconversation.com/irelands-neolithic-passage-tombs-were-not-just-the-burial-place-of-the-elite-new-research-253774

arnabdutt.bsky.social•1 day ago

Thank you 😊

drofnub.bsky.social•1 day ago

If you don't have an account you can also read about the research here https://theconversation.com/irelands-neolithic-passage-tombs-were-not-just-the-burial-place-of-the-elite-new-research-253774?utm_medium=article_native_share&utm_source=theconversation.com

rundog48.bsky.social•1 day ago

Thank you

borisnorris.bsky.social•2 days ago

Few works age worse than books on ancient history. The fate of all hypotheses based on partial knowledge is to be revised.

griff100.bsky.social•21 hours ago

Amazing place to visit ☀️🌓

noriks.bsky.social•21 hours ago

Early pre patriarchal religious societies respected the natural balance which included the feminine
Women played a critical role within their world view
They may have been more humanist + equal than we believe

Columbus was impressed by the humanity of indigenous people he first encountered

thereremouse.bsky.social•2 days ago

Rewrite it. I'll buy it again.

coolaboola.bsky.social•1 day ago

Go for it Alice. Ireland awaits you 👍

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