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science-and-genetics1 year ago

"Genetic Expert Validates Single Ancestor Theory for All Blue-Eyed Individuals"

An expert has confirmed the theory that all blue-eyed people are descendants of one person who lived near the Black Sea 6,000-10,000 years ago, with a mutation in the OCA2 gene causing brown eyes to turn blue. This single recessive gene is responsible for blue eyes, and all blue-eyed individuals are distantly related to the original founder. However, it's not the only gene that contributes to eye color, as there are about eight genes involved in determining eye color in humans.

via LADbible|
#blue-eyes#descendants#genetic-mutation
historycultural-heritage2 years ago

"Preserved Documents of Boston Tea Party Descendant Leave Museum Workers in Awe"

Descendants of Boston Tea Party participant Lendall Pitts, including Tucker Smith and her son Sam, attended the 250th anniversary reenactment of the event at the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum. Smith brought a collection of preserved documents related to her ancestor's involvement in the rebellion, which amazed museum researchers. The collection includes receipts, probate documents, and portraits, providing a tangible connection to the ordinary people who risked everything for the cause they believed in. The rarity and condition of the documents, as well as their close proximity to the Boston Tea Party, make this collection unique. The celebration brought thousands of people together to commemorate the historic event and reflect on its significance in today's world.

via The Boston Globe|
#boston-tea-party#descendants#historical-documents
social-justice2 years ago

"Reconciliation and Revitalization: Stories of Amends and Renewal in Africatown"

Descendants of Alabama slave owner Timothy Meaher, who financed the voyage of the Clotilda slave ship, have finally met with descendants of the enslaved Africans brought to the U.S. on the ship, after years of refusal. The Meaher family, now under new leadership, is exploring ways to make amends. The meeting, which lasted two hours, focused on reconciliation rather than reparations. The Clotilda descendants hope this meeting can serve as a model for similar conversations across the nation.

via CBS News|
#africatown#clotilda#descendants
astronomy2 years ago

Tracing the Lineage of the First Stars

While we have yet to directly observe the first stars of the cosmos, a new study suggests that their direct descendants, known as second-generation stars, may be lurking in our own galaxy's halo. These stars can be identified by their ratios of carbon and magnesium to iron, rather than their iron-to-helium ratio. Stars with a high carbon-to-iron ratio likely formed from the remnants of a single first-generation star, while those with a lower ratio likely formed from a mix of first and second-generation material. As more sky surveys come online, it is expected that these second-generation stars will be discovered, providing insights into the early history of our universe.

via Universe Today|
#astronomy#descendants#first-stars
reparations-history-apology2 years ago

"Apologies and Reparations: Descendants of Slave Owners in Guyana Confronting the Past"

Descendants of a British slave owner in Guyana, John Gladstone, have issued a formal apology for their ancestor's involvement in slavery, acknowledging it as a crime against humanity with lasting negative impacts. Charles Gladstone, a descendant, traveled to Guyana with five relatives to offer the apology and announced the creation of a fund for various projects in the country. The apology comes as Guyana's President demands reparations and lashes out at the descendants of European slave traders. Protesters at the event called for financial compensation from Britain and other European nations, while Gladstone urged other descendants to open conversations about their ancestors' crimes.

via NBC News|
#apology#descendants#guyana
society2 years ago

The Titanic Wreck: Obsession, Discovery, and Controversy.

Descendants of those who perished on the Titanic have criticized submersible tours of the wreckage, calling for the site to be treated with more respect. The underwater expedition to the Titanic’s wreckage, regarded by some as a watery “graveyard” for the 1,496 passengers and crew killed in the disaster, went awry shortly after the submersible launched its mission off the coast of Newfoundland with five people on board. The vessel lost contact with the support ship after just an hour and a half and has not been heard from since.

via The Daily Beast|
#backlash#descendants#ethics
society2 years ago

Descendants of Lee's enslaved and enslavers reconcile at Arlington House.

Descendants of Confederate General Robert E. Lee and the people his family once enslaved gathered at Arlington House, the national memorial to Lee, to pursue racial understanding in what's known as the Family Circle. The National Park Service has created a more inclusive experience, restoring the cramped slave quarters where Selina and Thornton Gray lived with their eight children. The celebration on the grounds of Arlington House Saturday was called "Finding Our Voice" and drew about a hundred people. The Family Circle dialogue brings together descendants of everyone who had a role at Arlington House.

via NPR|
#arlington-house#descendants#enslaved
world-news2 years ago

"Survivors and descendants unite online to honor Holocaust victims"

The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany has launched a new digital campaign called “Our Holocaust Story: A Pledge to Remember” featuring survivors and their descendants from around the globe to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust on Holocaust Remembrance Day. The campaign aims to pass on the survivors’ testimonies to younger family members as the number of survivors dwindles. Over 100 Holocaust survivors and their families are participating in the campaign, which will be featured in posts across the Claims Conference’s social media platforms every week throughout the year.

via The Associated Press|
#antisemitism#descendants#holocaust
entertainment2 years ago

Brandy and Paolo Montalban reunite as Cinderella and Prince Charming after 26 years.

Brandy and Paolo Montalban are set to reunite for the upcoming Disney+ movie Descendants: The Rise Of Red, 26 years after co-starring in Rodgers And Hammerstein's Cinderella. In the new movie, the pair will play King Charming and Queen Cinderella, whose rule is under threat from a revolt led by Alice In Wonderland's Queen Of Hearts, played by Rita Ora. The movie is the fourth installment in the Descendants franchise and follows the adventures of the children of characters from old Disney animated classics.

via Daily Mail|
#brandy#cinderella#descendants
entertainment2 years ago

Brandy and Paolo Montalban reunite for Cinderella roles in new Disney+ musical.

Brandy will reprise her role as Cinderella in a new Disney television movie titled "Descendants: Rise of Red," 26 years after her debut in the 1997 television movie "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella." The movie centers on the relationship between Red, the rebellious teenage daughter of the Queen of Hearts, and Chloe, the daughter of Cinderella and Prince Charming. The film also stars Rita Ora as the tyrannical Queen of Hearts and is directed by Jennifer Phang. No release date has been announced yet.

via Variety|
#brandy#cinderella#descendants