The Albanians Were Never Who We Thought — Ancient DNA Revealed Their Hidden Ancestry

Who are the Albanians, and what does their DNA reveal about their ancient origins? Located in southeastern Europe, Albania and the wider Albanian-speaking world have a history shaped by ancient Balkan populations, migration, and centuries of cultural contact.

In this documentary, we explore what ancient DNA and modern genetic research reveal about Albanian ancestry, examining connections to ancient populations of the Balkans and the complex history of southeastern Europe.