Anyone interested in humanity, who wants to know how peoples originated, and who seeks new perspectives—moving away from erroneous racial theories—will find answers in this book, particularly through modern genetics: peoples and cultures differ genetically only through different proportions of genes and the various contributions of specific ancestral lines. Since the 1990s, genetics has gained significant insights. This book compiles current research findings from linguistics, archaeology, and genetics on the topic of migrations in post-glacial Europe. A comprehensive treatment and illustrative graphics provide an appropriate introduction for advanced students, scholars, and educators. The numerous illustrations are likely to spark initial interest even among elementary school students.