Anarchistbanjo's World

I’ve spent most of yesterday and today diving into DNA research and Haplogroups. I became so interested that I’ve upgraded my 32 count DNA report to a full DNA scan. DNA research used a language of its own that I’m not familiar with at all so it is a bit awkward for me. But I did manage to trace my Y strand genetic ancestor back to haplogroup G-PF3316 which is thought to have occur around 7,800 years ago or 5,800 BCE.

Essentially my ancestors came from somewhere around northern Italy, Greece, Austria or from around the Black Sea. Typically they were called early European Farmers and my specific group didn’t come from Anatolia as most EEF did. My haplogroup is part of a larger group called G-M406 and it is quite a mystery as not much is known about it.

But it was while reading the document from yesterdays post that I really stumbled upon some interesting and perhaps even frightening information. Based upon the genetic evidence of ancient peoples most of the world’s current population came from the Balkans and the Aegean basin. That includes portions of haplogroups B and C as well as all the others derived from them.

This small area of the globe that consists of the Balkans and Aegean basin are some of the oldest and most haunted places on the earth! It has a history of almost constant bloodshed and violence. It is not surprising that it is in turmoil right now as we see the threat of military action taking place in the near east and Ukraine. There will never be peace in the world until those ancient ghosts have been laid to rest!

But I also realized something even more interesting. In today’s world perhaps the only proof that is recognized in the growing use of DNA evidence. By taking the DNA test I am able to prove beyond any doubt who I really am and who my ancestors were. It cannot be refuted or taken away from me!

I think about any other type of thing that I might try to prove and I’m pretty certain that I won’t be believed. There is this thing in our modern world that says we only need to believe what we want to and we can ignore or dispute things that “don’t resonate” with us!

In terms of organic reality it doesn’t get much more real than genetic research. It seems to be the only thing that is immune from the idiocy of being politically correct. It is the only thing that can’t be swayed by main street media or collective whim. In a world where you literally cannot believe what someone else tells you, you can believe what is written in your DNA!