A global map which details the genetic make-up of 95 populations across the world shows the impact of European Colonialism, the spread of the Mongol Empire and the Arab slave trade.
The map, produced by Oxford University, details the histories of genetic mixing between each of the 95 populations across Europe, Africa, Asia and South America spanning the last four millennia.
Researchers analysed the DNA of 1490 individuals across the world and compared the changes to important dates in history.
“DNA really has the power to tell stories and uncover details of humanity's past,”said Dr Simon Myers of Oxford University's Department of Statistics.
“Because our approach uses only genetic data, it provides information independent from other sources.”
Check the map here