Forget the old “cavemen” story—ancient DNA is showing Europe’s first settlers were a wild mix of Ice Age hunters, Neanderthals, farmers, and even seafaring foragers. Turns out, modern Europeans are a total genetic mashup from multiple migration waves, not just one group. Some early arrivals vanished without a trace, while others left their mark in our genes. Who knew your ancestors might’ve been part-Neanderthal or ancient steppe herder? #Science #AncientDNA #EuropeanHistory