Why was Adolf Hitler the way he was? As simple as the question sounds, even more than 80 years after the Nazi dictator’s death, an answer remains elusive - and every new attempt at explanation causes a stir.

A British documentary aims to provide clarity with an analysis of Hitler’s DNA. Although there are doubts about the method and conclusions, the fascination seems to be great once again.

The Times newspaper reported in its coverage of the documentary “Hitler’s DNA: Blueprint of a Dictator” that he had a hidden genetic sexual disorder.

The film also addresses rumours that Hitler had secret Jewish ancestry.

The film is scheduled be broadcast on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom on Saturday.

Channel 4 is promoting the documentary with the strapline: “For the first time ever, experts ide

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