The ancient DNA of a man buried in a monumental Stone Age tomb in Ireland revealed he was born of incest 5,000 years ago. But this fact doesn't mean he was a "god-king" as previously claimed, ...

A newly published paper questions the belief that burial within the ‘mega’ passage tomb of Newgrange in Co Meath was the preserve of kings and other dignitaries, who represented a dynasty that ...

New research cast doubts over suggestions an incestuous social elite ruled over the ancient people of Ireland, 5500 years ago. A paper led by researchers from University College Dublin, in ...

The Newgrange prehistoric monument in Ireland is a large circular mound containing a chamber. New research has cast doubts over suggestions an incestuous social elite ruled over the ancient people of ...

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...