Dan Snow's History Hit

Habsburg Inbreeding with Dr. Adam Rutherford

Nov 17, 2023
Dr. Adam Rutherford joins Professor Suzannah Lipscomb to discuss the Hapsburgs' inbreeding, including their distinctive jaw and physiological challenges. They explore genetics, inbreeding, tracing ancestry, and the troubled life of Carlos II, the last ruler of the Habsburg dynasty.
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