Genghis Khan a Prolific Lover, DNA Data Implies
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In this National Geographic News article, read about the discovery that Genghis Khan, the legendary Mongolian warrior and conqueror, may have left more than terror and destruction in his wake; he could have left his genes as well. An international group of geneticists studying Y-chromosome data, say there may be as many as 16 million men in the world today who can claim descent from one of history's most famous fighters. Links to related stories and Web sites are also found on this page.
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