A closer look at the burial of a man born of incest 5,000 years ago reveals he was unlikely to have been a god-king.

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. People gathered at the ancient burial tomb of Newgrange in County Meath [Reuters] About 2,000 people gathered at Newgrange in ...

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 ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In 2020, archaeologists in Ireland first announced a startling ...

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 ...

Burial at an ancient Irish passage tomb in County Meath may not have been confined to the social elite, according to a new research paper. It has long been believed that burial at the Newgrange tomb ...