There was once an enigma that intrigued people all around the world and baffled scientists for many years: the skull of a man who lived in Eastern Europe 7,500 years ago. The odd combination of its facial features made some scientists believe that this individual could be a rare example of a hybrid between Homo sapiens and Neanderthal man. It is well-known that the two species interbred at one point in history; thus, this theory seemed quite plausible. However, science progressed, and now, due to the advancements in genetics, this case does not seem so mysterious anymore.
