DNA reveals Poland’s first kings may have Scottish origins, challenging founding myths

A DNA analysis is rewriting history for Poland’s first royal family, the Piasts, who ruled from the 10th to the 14th century. Scientists had debated for decades the origins of the dynasty—were they Slavic local chieftains, Moravian exiles, or perhaps Viking warriors?

More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2025/06/polands-first-kings-may-have-scottish-origins/

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