People of the British Isles
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What's included in Ancient DNA Hub?
- This Ancient DNA Hub DNA test collection provides powerful, innovative, and interactive DNA-based tools to help you find your ancient ancestors, trace your prehistorical lineages, and determine your ancient tribal origins.
- Find out how related you are to six English and Irish populations: Kent's prehistoric people who settled South East England (7500 BC–750 AD), found at various archaeological sites in Kent, England and beyond, Stonehenge builders of Britain (8800 BC–2400 AD), found at six sites in southern England, Roman Britons from Driffield Terrace, part of an ancient Roman city in York, England (60–350 AD), Vikings of Scotland (664–1020 AD), found at four sites in Orkney, Vikings of Ireland and the Isle of Man (765–900 AD), found at six sites across Ireland and the Isle of Man, and Vikings of England and Wales (940–1005 AD), found at three sites in England and Wales within the following locations
- Receive a detailed breakdown of your ancient geographical origins, ancient ancestry maps showing where your ancestors lived and traveled, and your exact genetic similarity to each ancient population.
- Compare your results with over 50 worldwide ancient and modern populations.
- Reconnect with your 10,000-year-old English ancestors at a deeper level than ever imagined.
- Whether these Romans were gladiators or soldiers—their story can be your story.
- Basic test includes 25 ancient individuals.
- Advanced test includes 68 ancient individuals.
About the test
England & Ireland: From Stonehenge to the Vikings – Complete Ancestral Compendium
Do you carry a family tradition pointing to English or Irish origins? Were your ancestors Viking raiders, Roman provincials, or Neolithic builders of monumental stone circles? This compendium invites you to step into one of the longest and most dynamic population histories in Europe—from the first farmers of Neolithic Britain to the age of Roman rule and the Viking expansion across the North Atlantic.
This test unites multiple genomic reconstructions to trace the peoples who lived in England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland across nearly ten millennia. It allows you to compare your DNA to the ancient communities who built Stonehenge, settled Kent, lived under Roman rule, and sailed as Vikings across the British Isles.
What tests are included in this compendium?
This compendium combines six of our British and Irish population reconstructions, each representing a key cultural and genetic phase in the history of the Isles. Together, they reveal how prehistoric farmers, Roman citizens, and Viking settlers shaped the genetic landscape of Britain and Ireland.
This compendium provides a comprehensive integration of genetic data with archaeological and historical context. You will receive haplogroup analyses, migration histories, and detailed narratives of cultural interaction across time. A full individual profile is available for every ancient person included—offering a uniquely immersive view into how the peoples of Britain and Ireland lived, believed, and shaped the foundations of the modern world.
Do you carry a family tradition pointing to English or Irish origins? Were your ancestors Viking raiders, Roman provincials, or Neolithic builders of monumental stone circles? This compendium invites you to step into one of the longest and most dynamic population histories in Europe—from the first farmers of Neolithic Britain to the age of Roman rule and the Viking expansion across the North Atlantic.
This test unites multiple genomic reconstructions to trace the peoples who lived in England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland across nearly ten millennia. It allows you to compare your DNA to the ancient communities who built Stonehenge, settled Kent, lived under Roman rule, and sailed as Vikings across the British Isles.
What tests are included in this compendium?
This compendium combines six of our British and Irish population reconstructions, each representing a key cultural and genetic phase in the history of the Isles. Together, they reveal how prehistoric farmers, Roman citizens, and Viking settlers shaped the genetic landscape of Britain and Ireland.
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Kent’s Prehistoric Settlers (7500 BC–750 AD)
This reconstruction includes fifteen individuals from Kent who witnessed the transformation from the Mesolithic to the Neolithic, the rise of Bronze Age societies, the arrival of the Bell Beaker culture, and the transition into early medieval England following the Anglo-Saxon migrations. The test provides a detailed historical, archaeological, and paleogenetic background of these early builders of southeastern England, including their relationships with other ancient Britons and their cultic practices. -
Stonehenge Builders of Southern Britain (8760–2460 BC)
This test includes twenty-two individuals from southern Britain who lived before, during, and after the construction of Stonehenge. It explores how Neolithic and early Bronze Age societies organized labor, expressed belief systems, and interacted with neighboring populations. The reconstruction documents social change across one of the most iconic episodes in prehistoric Europe. -
Roman Britons of York (60–350 AD)
Fifteen Roman-era individuals from Driffield Terrace in York represent life in Britain at the height of Roman imperial power, spanning the Julio-Claudian and Nerva–Antonine dynasties. This test provides insight into provincial Roman society, military and civilian life, cultic practices, and interactions between Roman settlers and indigenous Britons. -
Vikings of Ireland and the Isle of Man (765–900 AD)
This reconstruction includes eight Viking individuals from six sites across Ireland and the Isle of Man. It traces their origins, haplogroup composition, settlement patterns, and interactions with local populations. The test explores how these Norse communities lived, believed, traded, and fought during the early medieval period. -
Vikings of England and Wales (940–1005 AD)
Fifteen Viking individuals from three sites in England and Wales represent Norse expansion during the later Viking Age. This test documents their genetic legacy, encounters with Anglo-Saxon societies, and cultural integration during a formative period of English history. -
Vikings and Inhabitants of Orkney, Scotland (361–1020 AD)
Fifteen individuals from Orkney capture both pre-Viking inhabitants and later Norse settlers. This test reconstructs life in the northern isles across centuries of cultural transition, exploring maritime society, ritual life, and long-distance connections across the North Atlantic world.
This compendium provides a comprehensive integration of genetic data with archaeological and historical context. You will receive haplogroup analyses, migration histories, and detailed narratives of cultural interaction across time. A full individual profile is available for every ancient person included—offering a uniquely immersive view into how the peoples of Britain and Ireland lived, believed, and shaped the foundations of the modern world.
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Why take this test
Up until 2010, reading the DNA of ancient people was a dream. Since then, the DNA of the Neanderthal who lived over 30,000 years ago has been sequenced. After that reading, the DNA of ancient people who lived from 15,000 BC to 1,800 AD all over the world became the main object of paleogenomic research. This forward leap in technology allowed the creation of a new type of DNA tests — tests that do not use modern-day populations as representatives of the ancient past but as people who can also be studied. The Ancient DNA Hub DNA test is the first next-generation DNA test. It is designed solely using the DNA of ancient people throughout history using our novel technologies. With this test, you will receive a precise ancient ethnicity estimate with far greater geographical details than you could imagine. You will make new connections with historical people and places where your ancestors lived, walked, battled, created, and dreamed thousands of years ago. Using the genetic data and evidence from history and archeology, we can revive the past and allow you to take part of this story at the most personal level.
