International Journal of Allied Research in Sociology and Anthropology

A DEEP DIVE INTO RACIAL WARFARE: AMH, NEANDERTHALS, AND 20TH CENTURY GENOCIDE

Authors

  • Dr. Elizabeth Anne Thompson Department of Psychiatry, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
  • Dr. Benjamin James Wilson Department of Human Genetics, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
  • Dr. Sophia Marie Miller Departments of Psychiatry and Human Genetics, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Abstract

This study delves into the intriguing realm of ancient history, shedding light on a long-standing contest for settlement in Europe between two distinct human races, Anatomically Modern Humans (AMH) and Neanderthals. Contrary to the notion that genocide is a recent phenomenon in human history, this investigation unveils the potential role of extended racial warfare in the abrupt displacement of Neanderthals from Europe around 40,000 years ago. The evidence presented herein supports the idea that these two races, although of the same species, existed separately for hundreds of thousands of years, with AMH predominantly in Africa and Neanderthals in Eurasia. Recent examinations of ancient DNA have provided insights into the dynamics of this displacement, offering compelling explanations for the disappearance of Neanderthal sites in Europe.

The findings suggest that racial warfare may have played a significant role in this historical transformation, and this study explores the lingering impact of this contest in shaping persisting ideologies and myths. It examines how these ancient conflicts have potentially motivated eliminationist racial warfare throughout human history, extending into the 20th century with Nazi graphics supporting genocide against Jews. The study highlights the continuity of certain ideologies, shedding light on the broader implications of historical events and their influence on the modern world.

Keywords:

Genocide, Racial Warfare, Anatomically Modern Humans (AMH),, Neanderthals

Published

2023-10-17

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How to Cite

Thompson, E. A., Wilson, B. J., & Miller, S. M. (2023). A DEEP DIVE INTO RACIAL WARFARE: AMH, NEANDERTHALS, AND 20TH CENTURY GENOCIDE . International Journal of Allied Research in Sociology and Anthropology, 8(2), 12–25. Retrieved from https://zapjournals.com/Journals/index.php/ijarsa/article/view/1122