Episode 6: Vikings, Genetics, and Discoveries through Destruction

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Published 2024-04-29
In this episode, we dive into the exciting worlds of radiocarbon dating, population genetics, and archaeology. Mike Dee reveals the early Viking presence in North America and discusses the science-shaping impact of nuclear bomb tests on carbon-14. Then, Mattias Jakobsson unpacks the complexities of ancient human migrations and genetic variations. Finally, Wil Roebroeks shares thrilling tales from his archaeological digs and insights from extensive excavations at a German brown coal mine. Don’t miss these fascinating stories from the frontiers of science!


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Guests:
Mike Dee
Website: ⁠www.rug.nl/staff/m.w.dee/⁠
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Head of Radiocarbon dating facility at the University of Groningen working on radiocarbon production and dating. 
Mattias Jakobsson
Paper: ⁠www.cell.com/cell/abstract/S0092-8674(23)01403-4⁠
Zeberg, H., Jakobsson, M., & Pääbo, S. (2024). The genetic changes that shaped Neandertals, Denisovans, and modern humans. Cell.
Website: ⁠www.katalog.uu.se/profile/?id=N8-387⁠
Wil Roebroeks
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⁠www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/staffmembers/wil-roeb…