There's kinship...and fictional kinship.
#archaeology #genetics #anthropology #kin
https://phys.org/news/2026-04-ancient-graves-dna-uncover-family.html

Ancient graves and DNA uncover family bonds that went beyond genetics
You probably have a member of your family that you're not related to by blood—a step-parent, an adopted cousin, your mom's best friend who you grew up calling your aunt. They're indisputably part of your family, but a DNA test wouldn't hint at your relationship. Archaeologists are finding that this holds true for families from thousands of years ago, too.




