What three Austrian cemeteries reveal about medieval marriage and family

Key Points

• This research aims to uncover how medieval marriage and family structures were influenced by cultural practices as revealed through cemetery data.
• Utilized ancient DNA analysis to examine genetic relationships within burial sites.
• Employed network regression techniques to analyze patterns of relationships and family structures.
• Focused on three Austrian cemeteries to gather historical and genetic data.
• Revealed significant insights into the familial connections and marital practices of medieval societies.
• Demonstrated how cultural customs might have shaped family structures and relationships in the past.