Abstract
By applying Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) methods to ancient human remains, we can learn a lot about our own past. These methods not only allow us to analyse highly fragmented ancient DNA molecules,
but also give us a tool for their ancient authentication. An example of what is possible by using NGS methods in paleogenetics is shown here with the “Lady of the Barfüsser Church”, where both ancient human
and microbial DNA was studied.