Tooth analysis of medieval horses near Buckingham Palace in London suggests they may have originated from Scandinavia or the Alps, indicating a widespread European horse trading network among London's elites and potentially royals during the Middle Ages. The findings shed light on the far-reaching connections in horse trading and the role of domestic horses in human mobility since 2,200 BCE.
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Analyses of teeth from medieval horses reveal new insights into how the animals were traded by London’s elites—and perhaps even royals—during the Middle Ages. https://t.co/YDiL4r8TCr https://t.co/EJRYQjoM2R
An analysis of dozens of medieval horses found near Buckingham Palace reveals a far-flung European horse trading network. https://t.co/RQH7frVYqP
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A tooth analysis of horses unearthed at a cemetery in London suggests they may have come from Scandinavia or the Alps. https://t.co/RfjOpKnpkR