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In 'History by a Hair,' DNA offers answers to an old question about Thomas Jefferson

Oct 6, 2026 · 8m
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  • DNA analysis sought to answer if Thomas Jefferson fathered children with Sally Hemings.
  • Richard Kurin led a 15-year investigation using Jefferson's DNA from his Bible.
  • The episode explores the historical question and scientific findings regarding their descendants.

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