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DNA studies of ancient Roman dead bodies reveals - Population genetic shift over time with political expansion - Gradual demographic replacement of original Romans - This article makes it seem pleasant, mildly exciting - https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1209772/ancient-rome-latest-archaeology-science-DNA-science-technology-discovery - The Roman Empire split in two, with the capital being moved to Constantinople - modern day Istanbul. This divide coincided with a change in the inhabitants of Rome’s trading habits. New trade routes seemed to have brought about a fresh influx of ancestry into the region, according to the scientists. Professor Pritchard said: “[Romans weren’t] just trading with the north and the west, but their population is being replaced by new people coming in from those places.” The coinciding of historical, political and societal changes was, says Professor Pritchard, a pleasant surprise, as many political upheavals during the eras examined were short and intense. The team said they endeavour to learn more about the genetic makeup of the locations they suspect fed into Roman diversity in order to learn more about human history. #diversity #DiversityIsOurDysfunction #Rome #history #genetics #DNA #GreatReplacement #demographics #Italy #Italia