Nothing quite like loving your hometown. DNA testing has connected two rural German men to a 3,000 year old caveman, whose bones were dug up on the hill outside the village.
In other words, in 3,000 years (i.e. 500 years before Buddha or Socrates), these people haven't moved beyond the village. Puts a whole new meaning to the concept of roots.
It also brings to mind the verse from ancient Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu (who, incidentally, was several centuries younger than that lineage in Germany):
In other words, in 3,000 years (i.e. 500 years before Buddha or Socrates), these people haven't moved beyond the village. Puts a whole new meaning to the concept of roots.
It also brings to mind the verse from ancient Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu (who, incidentally, was several centuries younger than that lineage in Germany):
Let [people] be content with their own homes, and delight in the customs that they cherish.
Although the next country is close enough that they can hear their roosters crowing and dogs barking, they are content never to visit each other all of the days of their lives.
photo credit: Flickr user Andrea Pi
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