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Re:Ancient Romans depicted Huns as barbarians – their bones ... by pacala on Thursday March 23, 2017 @08:49AM (#13939264)
> Some bones suggested that the individual was born into a roaming tribe but later settled down; others indicated the opposite lifestyle change.

Not sure what history Susanne Hakenbeck studies, but asiatic hersdmen populations in Eastern Europe have a long documented history of looting for slaves.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crimean%E2%80%93Nogai_raids_in...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devshirme

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Re:Ancient Romans depicted Huns as barbarians – their bones ... by qordoba on Thursday March 23, 2017 @10:22AM (#13939959)
If your argument is correct US and European slave trade in 19th and 20th century shows us what?
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Re:Ancient Romans depicted Huns as barbarians – their bones ... by pacala on Thursday March 23, 2017 @10:51AM (#13940202)
It shows that observed mixture of populations doesn't imply peaceful coexistence. Which refutes the main thesis of the article / research.
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