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Ancient genomes reveal an Iron Age society centred on women (www.sciencedaily.com)

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Summary: A groundbreaking study finds evidence that land was inherited through the female line in Iron Age Britain, with husbands moving to live with their wife's community. This is believed to be the first time such a system has been documented in European prehistory.

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