Claire. Posted February 21, 2017 #1 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Thousands of horsemen may have swept into Bronze Age Europe, transforming the local population. Call it an ancient thousand man march. Early Bronze Age men from the vast grasslands of the Eurasian steppe swept into Europe on horseback about 5000 years ago—and may have left most women behind. This mostly male migration may have persisted for several generations, sending men into the arms of European women who interbred with them, and leaving a lasting impact on the genomes of living Europeans. Read more: Science Magazine 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatetopa Posted February 22, 2017 #2 Share Posted February 22, 2017 I have read that many more women than men in Iceland show Saxon and Celtic genomic kinship. In modern times, GI's from both wars were coming home with brides. Maybe it is the allure of the exotic for both sexes that makes a foreigner attractive. Likely in earlier days, choice played a lesser role though. Claire, thanks for all of your non-political contributions. It keeps our minds tuned, and it makes me believe there is still a place for facts and non-alternative truth. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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