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Jun 8, 2018 · Haplogroups of European kings and queens Two weeks ago, I mentioned that members of the House of Oldenburg belonged to haplogroup R1b, based on Tsar Nicholas II's DNA. Here is a summary of all European kings and queens (and crown princes) whose haplogroup can be deduced from the testing...
Magdeburg Cathedral. Introduction. Magdeburg is the capital of Saxony-Anhalt and its largest city. Founded by Charlemagne, and favoured residence of Emperor Otto I, Magdeburg was one of Germany's most important medieval cities.
Description. It is composed of a dungeon and six towers covered by pointed roofs. The inner courtyard has a contrasting early 18th century facade and is flanked by a half-timbered two-storey gallery. The interior of the castle is as worthwhile as the outside, with a collection of refined furniture dating from the late Middle Ages to the 18th ...
The capital of Brandenburg is Potsdam. Its historical capitals were first Brandenburg, then Berlin. Brandenburg is home to Germany's only indigenous minority, the Sorbs, descendants of 6th-century Slavs who settled the region. They are mostly confined in the southeast of the state, around Cottbus.
Jan 5, 2023 · It’s surprising that viking-age Gotland and South Sweden were very un-Swedish-like, in contrast to central Sweden. Gotland was all Finnish/Lithunaian-like (just 1 sample though).
Introduction. Bavaria is one of Europe's oldest states, founded as a duchy in the 6th century. It maintained its independence until the unification of Germany in 1870. The Kingdom of Bavaria was only dissolved in 1918, along with the German Empire, and Bavaria became a federal state. With an area of 70,548 km² (27,200 sq mi), it is the largest ...
The castle is only open daily all year-round (except 1 January) from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm (till 7:00 pm in July and August). Visits are by guided tours of 1 hour 45 minutes. Admission is 5.50 € for adults, 5.20 € for people over 60, 4.70 € for students, and 3.80 € for children between 5 and 12 years old.
