Europeans
Europe
Study Shows How Mixture of Genetic Traits Shaped Europeans
A recent study shows just how the genetic traits of Europeans came about, with most of our attributes coming from the movement of peoples over the last 10,000 years.
It was at that time that local European hunter-gatherers intermixed with...
History
Why Europeans Have Less Neanderthal DNA Than East Asians
A recent study suggests the reason modern Europeans possess less Neanderthal DNA as compared to today's East Asians could be linked to the migration of Ancient Middle Eastern farmers.
People with roots outside of Africa typically have around two percent...
Archaeology
Ice Age Europeans Sought Refuge in Spain, But Met Their End in Italy
New research has revealed the huge impact that climate change and migration had on early human populations in Europe. The study’s findings highlight the incredible resilience of our ancestors in the face of dramatic climate change.
It also sheds light...
Greece
Survey Finds Greeks Are More Empathetic Toward Refugees Than Other Europeans
A new report published recently shows that the Greek people are more empathetic toward refugees compared to other Europeans.
The report, titled ''Attitudes Towards National Identity, Immigration and Refugees in Greece'' was conducted by ''More in Common,'' an international non-governmental organization,...
Europe
Almost 50% of Europeans Fear and Resent Refugees
Around 50% of European citizens fear that the arrival of refugees will increase the risk of attacks in their countries, according to a survey published on July 11. Furthermore, many believe, especially in the eastern states, that the refugee...
Europe
Greek Scientist Participates in Research on Genetic History of Europeans
The introduction of agriculture in Europe occurred around 8,500 years ago, changing not only the way of life of the continent’s inhabitants, but also their genes, according to new international scientific research, based on analysis of ancient DNA. The...