Johannes Krause

About the Author

Johannes Krause is a renowned archaeologist and geneticist whose groundbreaking research has revolutionized our understanding of human history through the lens of ancient DNA. As director of the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, he has led international teams in sequencing genomes from prehistoric remains, uncovering migrations, plagues, and societal shifts that shaped Europe and beyond. His work bridges the gap between science and storytelling, making complex genetic data accessible to a wide audience. In his acclaimed book 'A Short History of Humanity: A New History of Old Europe,' co-authored with Eberhard Zangger, Krause presents a compelling narrative of how genetic evidence rewrites the story of our ancestors, from hunter-gatherers to the rise of civilizations. A passionate educator, he continues to explore humanity's deep past to inform our present.