Little Mermaid.

[Thomas]

Yes.
I'm not sure how much of that has been verified by the contemporary DNA tests yet.

The Armada had a rough time attempting an invasion of England in 1588.

Long story short, the Spanish were out-manoeuvred and obliged to run northward, up the Channel. To get home, they had to sail round the north of Scotland, and back down the Irish Sea. Poor seamanship, bad weather and other factors saw this subsequent damage far greater than any inflicted in actual battle.

Assuming many of the survivors settled (many surely would have tried to get home?) in Ireland, I'm not sure that's enough to make a significant impact on the genetic record?

More likely, perhaps, the Celtic DNA markers – the Celts were once the largest group all across Europe, vestiges ending up at the edges ...

 

[wil]

Shaft

Interesting choice...as blaxploitation is a major reason Hollywood cases black actors in previously white roles....money...surprisingly producers figured out that black folks would go to more movies if there were more people of color portrayed!


Although black in the source novel, Tidyman's original draft screenplay had Shaft as white. However, [Gordon] Parks cast African American actor Richard Roundtree as the eponymous hero. The entire dynamic of the film, its later success, and the future of blaxploitation films were all greatly impacted by Parks' decision.

 

[Faithfulservant]

One of the best theme songs ever! My mom played this on repeat on the record player along with anything Diana Ross.

 

[moralorel]

Interesting choice...as blaxploitation is a major reason Hollywood cases black actors in previously white roles....money...surprisingly producers figured out that black folks would go to more movies if there were more people of color portrayed!


Although black in the source novel, Tidyman's original draft screenplay had Shaft as white. However, [Gordon] Parks cast African American actor Richard Roundtree as the eponymous hero. The entire dynamic of the film, its later success, and the future of blaxploitation films were all greatly impacted by Parks' decision.

Good to know!