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Jefferson's Hair: New Genomic Study Settles 200-Year Paternity Debate

A 15-year Smithsonian-led study has provided definitive genetic proof that Thomas Jefferson fathered children with Sally Hemings. By sequencing DNA from Jefferson’s preserved hair and comparing it to living descendants, researchers ruled out alternative theories involving his brother Randolph. The findings, detailed in anthropologist Richard Kurin’s book 'History by a Hair,' reinforce historical consensus and offer closure to a long-standing national controversy.

via Fox News|

#dna-analysis #history #monticello

history22 days ago•252 min saved

Jefferson's Hair Confirms Paternity of Hemings Children in New Study

A 15-year Smithsonian-led project has concluded with 99.9% certainty that Thomas Jefferson fathered children with Sally Hemings. Researchers sequenced Jefferson's genome from hair found at Monticello and compared it to living descendants. While the findings validate long-standing historical theories, the release has sparked controversy over ethical protocols and the premature publication of results before peer review.

via TODAY.com|

#american-history #dna-analysis #history

history22 days ago•21 min saved

Smithsonian DNA Study Confirms Jefferson Fathered Children with Sally Hemings

A 15-year Smithsonian-led study using ancient DNA techniques on Thomas Jefferson’s hair has provided 'extraordinary proof' that he fathered children with enslaved woman Sally Hemings. The findings, detailed in a new book and pending scientific paper, compare Jefferson’s genome with descendants of Hemings’s sons, showing a paternity probability of over 99.9%. While the research has advanced forensic DNA methods, it faces criticism over the premature release of results before peer review and the withdrawal of a key descendant’s consent.

via New York Post|

#dna-testing #history #richard-kurin

arts2 years ago•2 min saved

"Sally & Tom: A Meta-Play Confronting Plantation Scandal and Power Dynamics"

Suzan-Lori Parks's new play "Sally & Tom" at the Public Theater cleverly intertwines the story of Sally Hemings and Thomas Jefferson with the backstage drama of a theater troupe putting on a play about their relationship. The play within the play, "The Pursuit of Happiness," explores the complexities of their relationship, with the playwright and star, Luce, grappling with the idea of portraying it as a love story. Parks skillfully navigates the intertwining narratives, offering a thought-provoking and humorous take on this historical scandal.

via The New York Times|

#arts #public-theater #sally-hemings