Old World Roots of the Cherokee
The Cherokee people originated as seven clans arriving in the Ohio Valley in Hellenistic times.
Explore the interface between history, archeology and ancient DNA.
The Time Traveler’s Suitcase is a monthly podcast from DNA Consultants, the direct-to-the-consumer company that launched the industry’s first ancient DNA tests. Its Primeval DNA product line includes Medieval Vikings, Egyptian Mummies and the Ancient Israelite Test. The show is hosted by talk radio professional Pete Ferrand. Most of the episodes include an audiobook excerpt from the publications of Donald N. Yates, a DNA investigator and historian whose works include Old Souls in a New World, Merchant Adventurers of Rhoda and The Cherokee Origin Narrative. Each usually also has an interview with a leading scientist or historical expert.
The Cherokee people originated as seven clans arriving in the Ohio Valley in Hellenistic times.
A genetic genealogist discusses the evolving state of DNA testing.
Richard Thornton continues with his amazing revelations about the Apalache, Euchee, Hitchiti and others in the Southeast. Part Two of Two.
Creek historian Richard Thornton is interviewed about the Maya, Euchee, Apalache and others in the Southeast. Part One of Two.
Meet the Kangaroos of Native American DNA. Host Pete Ferrand reads from a chapter in Real People Who Proved the Geneticists Wrong about the so-called “anomalous” Cherokees who don’t fit an ABC definition of American Indian.
Can genealogy be funny? It can with Melungeons.
Explore the interface between history, archeology and ancient DNA. The Time Traveler’s Suitcase is a biweekly podcast from DNA Consultants, the direct-to-the-consumer company that launched the industry’s first ancient DNA tests.
DNA can rewrite history. Host Pete Ferrand interviews Dr. Eran Elhaik at the University of Sheffield in England on the exciting promise of ancient DNA testing.
Cherokee DNA leaves everything up in the air. Hosted by Pete Ferrand, the premier episode of “The Time Traveler’s Suitcase” features three stories from a publication by DNA Consultants suggesting Cherokee Indians are genetically related to ancient Egyptians, Greeks and other Mediterranean peoples, including Jews.