Episode 6: Vikings, Genetics, and Discoveries through Destruction

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: ⁠https://www.rug.nl/staff/m.w.dee/⁠
m.w.dee@rug.nl
Head of Radiocarbon dating facility at the University of Groningen working on radiocarbon production and dating. 
Mattias Jakobsson
Paper: ⁠https://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: ⁠https://www.katalog.uu.se/profile/?id=N8-387⁠
Wil Roebroeks
⁠j.w.m.roebroeks@arch.leidenuniv.nl⁠
⁠https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/staffmembers/wil-roebroeks#tab-1⁠