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Norman kings
Coverage of Norman kings in the Nexus archive.
- Sicily’s medieval mosaic: DNA reveals island’s deep diversity
Scientists analyzed DNA from 111 medieval Sicilian burials to reveal the island's genetic diversity, showing roots from Europe, the Near East, North Africa, and sub-Saharan Africa. The study, published in PLOS One, confirmed Sicily as a historical melting pot during the Middle Ages, influenced by successive ruling powers including Normans, Arabs, and Byzantines.