News | Where Did Domesticated Horses Come From?

The video explores the origins of horse domestication, revealing that modern horses likely originated in the Volga Dom region of Russia. It discusses the genetic traits that made these horses suitable for domestication and their impact on human history, including migration and trade. The video also covers the dating of the Norse settlement at L'Anse aux Meadows using cosmic radiation events, providing a precise date of 1021 CE. This method opens new possibilities for dating archaeological sites.

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