Genghis Khan (Temüjin) Borjigin, Khagan of the Mongol Empire - Has his grave been discovered?

Justin Durand What enthralling possibilities! Thank you for posting.

Tomb of Genghis Khan found?

. . . As part of an unprecedented open-source project, thousands of online volunteers sifted through 85,000 high-resolution satellite images to identify any hidden structures or odd-seeming formations.

. . . "Genome sequence of Genghis Khan"  in your Nature or Science news feed . . . let's keep our fingers crossed that it may yet happen.

On an unrelated topic, I sometimes wonder why there has not been more work on "famous DNA"? This would provide an incredible way of involving the public in cutting edge science.

Malka, I wish the DNA testing companies would think more about famous DNA. They think they're selling DNA tests, but they're really selling a story. Jazz up the story and they'll improve sales.

The European feudal lords have to have left their genetic imprint on the areas they ruled. So ... give people a chance to connect to history. It would be amazing.

Justin Durand Perhaps we should create a "Tracing Famous DNA" project and list links to projects Geni has that covers the possibilities you mention---plus mention any fascinating research that is already underway!

Does the Shroud of Turin contain enough genetic material to work with?