A5015343006- Classical Antiquity Studies
- Historical and Archaeological Studies
- Forensic and Genetic Research
- Ancient and Medieval Archaeology Studies
- Byzantine Studies and History
- Historical and Architectural Studies
- Medieval Literature and History
- Historical and Linguistic Studies
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Linguistics and language evolution
- Historical Astronomy and Related Studies
- Historical and Literary Studies
- Case Reports on Hematomas
- Libraries, Manuscripts, and Books
- Archaeology and Historical Studies
- Soviet and Russian History
- Historical, Literary, and Cultural Studies
- Archaeology and ancient environmental studies
- African history and culture analysis
- American Constitutional Law and Politics
- Race, Genetics, and Society
- Theology and Philosophy of Evil
- Historical and Religious Studies of Rome
- Classical Studies and Legal History
- Biblical Studies and Interpretation
Institute for Medieval Research
2018-2025
Austrian Academy of Sciences
2018-2025
University of Vienna
2022-2025
Institute for Social Anthropology
2025
Austrian Institute of Historical Research
2022-2024
Abstract From ad 567–568, at the onset of Avar period, populations from Eurasian Steppe settled in Carpathian Basin for approximately 250 years 1 . Extensive sampling archaeogenomics (424 individuals) and isotopes, combined with archaeological, anthropological historical contextualization four Avar-period cemeteries, allowed a detailed description genomic structure these communities their kinship social practices. We present set large pedigrees, reconstructed using ancient DNA, spanning nine...
Abstract After a long-distance migration, Avars with Eastern Asian ancestry arrived in Central Europe 567 to 568 ce and encountered groups very different European 1,2 . We used ancient genome-wide data of 722 individuals fine-grained interdisciplinary analysis large seventh- eighth-century neighbouring cemeteries south Vienna (Austria) address the centuries-long impact this encounter found that even 200 years after immigration, at one site (Leobersdorf) remained dominantly East Asian-like,...
The Huns appeared in Europe the 370s, establishing an Empire that reshaped West Eurasian history. Yet until today their origins remain a matter of extensive debate. Traditional theories link them to Xiongnu, founders first nomadic empire Mongolian steppe. Xiongnu dissolved, however, ~300 y before Europe, and there is little archaeological historical evidence steppe during this time gap. Furthermore, despite rich 5th 6th centuries current era (CE) record Carpathian Basin, cultural elements...
Family life among medieval Eurasian nomads is still largely unknown due to the scarcity of written sources and need rely on ethnographic information originating from disparate chronological geographical contexts. Thanks developments in aDNA research, these uncharted territories are being progressively explored. This allows us re-evaluate past paradigms ethnicity, family dynamics, human mobility. article attempts reassess social limits cultural connotations levirate marriage by drawing recent...
The history of the Heruli represents a historical conundrum. Because poor state sources, caution is required when analysing this subject. However, peculiarity case encourages us to rethink way we conceive and describe migrations in Late Antiquity. Adopting an interdisciplinary approach Heruli, article offers new analysis written evidence, identifies need for different mapping strategies, possible interpretation origins so‐called eastern western Heruli.
Long forgotten, the Expositio totius mundi et gentium, a Late Antique geographical treatise that was first rediscovered in 17<sup>th</sup> century, has attracted considerable scholarly attention. This article offers new interpretations of two passages, namely 37 and 61. These are description political activism citizens Alexandria moral condemnation inhabitants Roman Africa. sections stand out amidst work’s routine depiction provinces urban centers. Analysis passages suggests 358-361 as most...
This contribution aims at highlighting the importance of study ethnonyms and, in particular, lists for understanding late antique discourses ethnicity. The selected sources this are Laterculus Veronensis (314 CE) and Cosmographia Julius Honorius (5th century CE). Both works consist a series catalogues place names ethnonyms, which provide invaluable material analysis ethnic vocabulary time. Drafted with different purposes, these texts serve to elucidate role both political communication...
This article aims to examine the narrative of Amazons as part a political and ethnic discourse. It pays particular attention connection between tale history origins Goths. The Historia Augusta Jordanes’ Getica are among most significant sources for shedding light on versatility popularity saga Amazons. also highlights authors’ lexical strategy identifying ancient with one or more barbaric groups. cultural operation allowed them integrate old story women warriors into their historical...