DNA from a 10,000-year-old skeleton found in an English cave suggests the oldest-known Briton had dark skin and blue eyes, researchers said Wednesday. Scientists led by museum DNA expert Ian Barnes drilled into the skull to extract DNA from bone powder. They say analysis indicates he had blue eyes, dark curly hair and "dark to black" skin pigmentation. 'It seems that pale eyes entered Europe long before pale skin or blond hair.' "It seems that pale eyes entered Europe long before pale skin or blond hair, which didn't come along until after the arrival of farming."

Source: CBC News February 07, 2018 15:02 UTC