A fascinating piece in the New York Times suggests that genetic research appears to confirm that the Roma (Gypsies) originated in Northern India and likely left India around 1500 years ago.
Interesting on many dimensions.
The Roma are the largest minority group in Europe. Millions of Roma were killed in the holocaust. They've been persecuted over the ages (Gadjo Dilo is an interesting movie on the topic). They've also had astonishing impact for a nearly universally despised people, particularly through their music.
Wikipedia has an interesting discussion of the Romani language.
Interesting on many dimensions.
The Roma are the largest minority group in Europe. Millions of Roma were killed in the holocaust. They've been persecuted over the ages (Gadjo Dilo is an interesting movie on the topic). They've also had astonishing impact for a nearly universally despised people, particularly through their music.
Wikipedia has an interesting discussion of the Romani language.
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