Ancient DNA reveals medieval warrior may have been nonbinary
A centuries-old Finnish burial has taken a surprising turn. New DNA analysis suggests a medieval warrior, long thought to be female, may have been nonbinary, challenging assumptions about gender in early Europe. The 1968 Suontaka grave in southern Finland contained both a sword—typically masculine—and feminine jewelry and clothing. Previously seen as a high-status woman warrior,…
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