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This certainly smells like a History Channel "documentary" to me! Right up there with Ancient Aliens and the like.

- Analysis that is not shared to review

- Data that is not shared for review

- Broad assumptions that are quickly narrowed down to "facts"

- There is "more evidence but we can't show you because.... reasons"




Besides the idea that DNA can show from 500 years away that a person came from one or another side of a modern border is just not understanding how any of this works.


And the fact that this pseudo-science was broadcasted on national television is a disgrace for Spain and embarrassing for the Spaniards quoted in the article who are trying to do actual science.




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