Dead Famous DNA- Channel 4
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The programme was trying to prove the authenticity of bones and hairs which allegedly belonged to Hitler by comparing them to the DNA from one of his living relatives. They had also managed to find a hairbrush which was supposedly found in Hitlers holiday home in the Alpines which was monogrammed with Eva Braun's initials. The provenance of this hairbrush meant that they were pretty certain it was Eva's hairbrush and the hair strands on it were hers. Through DNA tests they were able to prove that Eva had Jewish blood!
Did anyone else watch this fascinating programme?
Did anyone else watch this fascinating programme?
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The Elvis DNA didn't tell us anything we hadn't really guessed before, it seemed pretty likely he would have had heart problems anyway when he died.
I think if they had got Hitler's DNA I don't think it would have told us much about his personality and what led him to do what he did. Although I'm no historian, from what I've read I think Hitlers views and actions were heavily influenced by his own experiences & world events like WW1. Maybe he could have had strong personality types which affected the way he reacted, but I really doubt Hitler was born evil - I don't think anyone is.
I thought it was sad that his distant relatives decided not to have their own children, seemingly out of fear that they could create another Adolf Hitler
That dentist talking about cloning John Lennon was disturbing.
The dentist was assuming that every thing to do with John Lennon was due to his genes, in reality people's personality and what they are known for is also due to their upbringing. Although he would look similar without the same upbringing and life experiences his personality and talent would be different.
I think they said there wasn't enough DNA in it
OK, cheers.
As has been said, it is likely the real Hitler's behaviour was influenced by his surroundings and experiences and very little to do with DNA.
More discussion in the other thread.
I remember there was a documentary about Hitler's life and his evil was said to have come from his life. He wanted to be an artist and was told he wasn't good enough and he had many vendettas against different people.
Other than that I found it really, really interesting.