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Analysis of ancient DNA has had a considerable impact on our understanding of the settlement of Iceland and continues to enhance our interpretation of other sources regarding life in the Middle Ages.

But what are the foundations of these main findings, and how final are they in light of ongoing developments in technology and methodology?

In a short and accessible presentation, Áki Jarl Láruson, principal geneticist at the Marine and Freshwater Research Institute, will review the key conclusions from ancient DNA studies of the past decade and what they tell us (and do not tell us) about life in early Iceland.

Free admission, and coffee will be served!

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