It's long been suspected that Hitler had a Jewish ancestor, possibly one of whose existence he was aware. Now, genetic research has provided support for this theory.

From "DNA tests reveal 'Hitler was descended from the Jews and Africans he hated'", by Allan Hall in the Daily Mail (Read more... )

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