Long before Indo-Europeans rode from the steppe, Europe already had its first men.
This is the story of Haplogroup I2, the DNA of the Ice Age survivors who never left.
From the caves of Croatia to the forests of Scandinavia, these ancient Europeans endured for over 25,000 years — shaping the genetic and cultural foundation of Europe itself.
Discover how their legacy lives on today — hidden within the DNA of millions.
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OUTLINE:
00:00:00 The First Europeans
00:02:32 The Arrival of Farmers and the Neolithic Fusion
00:05:33 DNA and Legacy
00:08:48 A Mirror to Humanity and Closing Thought