Genetic secrets hidden in the beard of Charles Darwin
In short: Scientists are using forensic DNA analysis to solve historical mysteries, from paternity disputes to the biological origins of famous figures' illnesses.
Researcher Mark Evans leads a controversial effort to decode the genetic material of history's most prominent icons. By extracting DNA from Charles Darwin’s beard, scientists aim to identify the specific illness that affected him throughout his life.
The documentary also explores other forensic investigations, including the examination of bones allegedly belonging to Hitler and Eva Braun, as well as a definitive look at an Elvis Presley paternity mystery.
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