The Lost DNA

Cutting edge DNA research is transforming the knowledge of who we are, where we come from and how we got here.

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Status	Returning Series
Original Name	The Lost DNA
First Air Date	October 12, 2021
Last Air Date	October 13, 2021
Seasons	1
Episodes	2
Episode Runtime	0min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United States of America
Production Companies
Networks	PBS

S01E02

Secrets of the Grave

Fast forward to the Middle Ages, and a critical time in Europe’s history – the transition from paganism to Christianity. The records of the time give little information on the lives of ordinary people, but now DNA and other scientific techniques like palaeoecology, isotope analysis and osteo-archaeology are opening fascinating windows into the past. Evidence from burial sites in Ireland show that ancient pre-Christian beliefs continued long into the Christian era – including belief in the undead.

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