07-27-2006, 06:20 PM
I remember seeing a bit of research on this topic recently! It seems that DNA testing shows that there is little or no genetic link between the modern inhabitants of Tuscany and the ancient Etruscans... (I've put link to the article below)
http://news-service.stanford.edu/news/2 ... 51706.html
Of course this doesn't rule out some sort of lineage (i.e. through adoptions, etc.), but it does seem to put a bit of a dent in the argument that people from Tuscany are of Etruscan stock!
http://news-service.stanford.edu/news/2 ... 51706.html
Of course this doesn't rule out some sort of lineage (i.e. through adoptions, etc.), but it does seem to put a bit of a dent in the argument that people from Tuscany are of Etruscan stock!
