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Only 0.57% of modern day Italians have red hair, but they are much more represented in Italian paintings from the 15th and 16th century, and also in descriptions of people like emperor Nero. Where have all the redheads gone? Or were there never that much in the first place?

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Only 0.57% of modern day Italians have red hair, but they are much more represented in Italian paintings from the 15th and 16th century, and also in descriptions of people like emperor Nero. Where have all the redheads gone? Or were there never that much in the first place?	2074