
Richard Kurin
Richard Kurin is an anthropologist and author known for his work on American history and culture. He is the author of the upcoming book 'History by a Hair,' which explores the analysis of hair strands linked to Thomas Jefferson, contributing to the ongoing discussion about his relationship with Sally Hemings. His research utilizes modern genomic techniques to shed light on historical narratives and deepen the understanding of figures like Jefferson.
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Richard Kurin's book details an effort to analyze strands of hair linked to Thomas Jefferson.
New DNA evidence confirms Thomas Jefferson fathered Sally Hemings' childrenFox News·
United States· 2026-09-24


