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New Study Debunks Theory of “Incestuous Royalty” Ruling Ancient Ireland
Evidence from Newgrange suggests ancient Ireland was more egalitarian than once believed, with no clear signs of a ruling elite despite the discovery of an incest-born individual in the tomb. New research is challenging earlier claims that an incestuous ruling class governed the people of ancient Ireland more than 5,000 years ago. Scientists reexamined evidence [...]