Quiz Question:
Only about 2% of the worldâs population has natural red hair. But in Scotland and Ireland, the percentage is much higher. Which of these is closest to the actual percentage of redheads in Scotland?
Tip: You can watch the video âWhy Red Hair is So Common in Irish and Scottish DNAâ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3lCV...) to find out the answer and more interesting details.
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Quiz time: Ancient DNA surprise!
Which of these ancient groups contributed the least to early European DNA but played a major role in Iranian ancestry?
Vote and see what others think!
Then watch the full video to discover why Iranian DNA tells a very different story than Europeâs:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySelb...
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Quiz time â Viking DNA still runs deep in Scotland!
Which of these Scottish island groups shows the strongest genetic evidence of Viking ancestry today?
Vote and see what others think!
Then watch the full video to uncover how Viking bloodlines never really disappeared from Scotland: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJq-H...
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Which of the following was a popular mythical origin story told by some Melungeon families to protect their identity?
These stories werenât always true, but they helped families survive. Watch the video to find out what DNA really revealed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRvMg...
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Quiz time â Irish DNA holds some surprising secrets!
Which early settlers do scientists say introduced farming to Ireland around 4000 BC?
Check the full video here to discover the answer and see how these early migrations shaped Irelandâs unique genetic legacy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1hh7...
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Quiz time - Scientists have uncovered a surprising DNA link between Amazonian tribes and which distant group?
Watch the full video to find out. You will discover how this surprising discovery is rewriting what we thought we knew about human migration!
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsxot...
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Quiz time â We just uploaded a new video on the channel âSurprising Genetic Origins of Filipinos â.
Tell us, according to recent discoveries, how did ancient humans first reach the Philippines?
If you haven't already, watch âSurprising Genetic Origins of Filipinosâ to find out: https://youtu.be/QnYmmRqF4Ds?si=GW3n9...
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It's quiz time again - Which of the following led scientists to discover hidden African ancestry in Europeans?
Watch the full video âWhy The Link Between African and European DNA is So Uniqueâ and comment your answer below.
https://youtu.be/pB8k3dlU6aQ?si=r78pp...
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It's quiz time! When scientists analysed Ătzi the Icemanâs stomach, what did they find he ate just before his death?
Check out the video "Stunning DNA Discoveries About Ătzi the Iceman That Shocked Scientists" to uncover the full story behind Ătziâs last meal and much more.
And then comment your answer below!
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Ancestors & Extinction unravels the hidden threads of human DNA to chart the incredible stories of our past!
From Viking ship burials and Pharaohsâ lineages to Stone Age survivors and genetic mysteries of isolated peoples, every episode dives into groundbreaking ancient-DNA studies and archaeology. We explore how migrations, climate change, dynasties, and cultural shifts shaped populations, and why this matters today.
Ideal for history buffs, genetics enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by our shared origins.