[SunkenCiv]

Her findings suggest that red hair and fair skin was very uncommon among ancient Germans... people had more UV-tolerant skin that tans easily.

This is it for me tonight. My dark complexion comes from the German side. Personally, I'd always attributed it to Jews, Gypsies, and the Huns.

Please FREEPMAIL me if you want on or off the "Gods, Graves, Glyphs" PING list --
Archaeology/Anthropology/Ancient Cultures/Artifacts/Antiquities, etc.

[BenLurkin]

No no.

Haven't you ever heard of the "Black Forest"?

8^)

[nmh]

"Dr Diane Schmidt of the University of Göttingen... said her research may also help to identify modern day murderers and their victims..."

You will not be able to identify murderers and their victims through what this kind of research.

Overall it is a good read !

[nopardons]

I'm only 1/4 German,but my VERY pale skin comes from that side,rather than my 3/4 Hungarian side,who while pale,were not/are not as pale skined as I;not even the blondes.

[hershey]

My dad's olive skin and dark eyes, from his mom...and she was part French...he always thought came from his dad's Scottish heritage...those Spanish sailors who came ashore along Scotland's rocky coast...and canoodled with a few red headed local maidens. When he grew a beard and moustache, they came in red!

[blam]

"Her findings suggest that red hair and fair skin was very uncommon among ancient Germans... people had more UV-tolerant skin that tans easily."

Where do you think is the homeland of the people with the genes for red-hair is?