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Something happened around 4,000 years ago in West Eurasia that made red-haired people more common.

Reg. #15122 Dr. Irene Ketonen-Keating This class is a general introduction to the field of anthropology, the study of humanity. It is designed to pique your interest in the broad diversity of human ...