Early transatlantic movement of horses and donkeys at Jamestown
William Timothy Treal Taylor, Nicolas Delsol, Vicky M. Oelze, Peter Mitchell, Leah Stricker, Michael Lavin, Akinwumi O. Ogundiran, Lauren Hosek, Christina Isabelle Barrón-Ortiz, Olumide Ojediran, Diana Quintero-Bisono, Lucy W. Keith‐Diagne, Dane Magoon, Matthew E. Hill, Ariane E. Thomas, , John Krigbaum
The paper uses archaeological and isotopic analysis to show that domestic horses and donkeys were transported to Jamestown, Virginia in 1606, with evidence of their use and consumption during the 'Starving Time' and the presence of a donkey with mixed European and West African ancestry.
Science Advances · Sep 3, 2025Peer-reviewedGenetics