Index/Locations/Southern Europe

Southern Europe

Southern region of the European continent

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Nov 10, 2025

What are the origins of Ashkenazi Jewish communities in Europe?

The origins of Ashkenazi Jewish communities in Europe are a complex mix of medieval migrations, local European admixture, and founder events that produced the modern population; genetic, historical, a...

Dec 8, 2025

Do African American Y-chromosome or mtDNA lineages show Levantine ancestry percentages?

Genetic studies show that uniparental markers (Y‑DNA and mtDNA) among peoples linked to the Levant and Europe display contrasting patterns: many Levantine male lineages carry haplogroups associated wi...

Nov 10, 2025

What migrations led to the formation of Ashkenazi Jews in medieval Europe?

Genetic, archaeological, and historical analyses converge on a picture in which Ashkenazi Jews formed through multiple that combined Middle Eastern origins with substantial Southern European and later...

Jan 12, 2026

What are the measurable outcomes of socialist policies in healthcare and education?

Measured against standard indicators — life expectancy, infant mortality, coverage, cost growth and workforce supply — socialist-inspired policies (universal coverage, state provision, redistributive ...

Dec 7, 2025

Are there significant regional differences in erect vs flaccid penis length in Europe?

Available systematic reviews find measurable regional differences in penis size across WHO regions, with pooled erect means around 13.8–14.9 cm and flaccid averages near 9.2 cm; the 2025 WHO‑region me...