Were Neanderthals White?

We know that Neanderthal DNA has influenced us modern humans in quite a few ways, but did their DNA influence our skin tones or our hair color? Why are Neanderthals often depicted with white or pale skin? How accurate are these depictions? Buy Merch: http://historywithkayleigh.com #Neanderthal #Neanderthals #ExtinctHuman Music: Adrian von Ziegler Sources: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/1... https://www.mpg.de/11533845/neanderta.... https://www.npr.org/sections/health-s... https://johnhawks.net/weblog/what-col... Become a Channel member:    / @historywithkayleigh   Support me on Patreon:   / historywithkayleigh   Human Evolution:    • Hominids   Ancient Structures:    • Ancient Structures   Ancient Queens:    • The REAL Truth About Hatshepsut   New Discoveries:    • New Discoveries   Fact or Fiction?:    • Fact or Fiction?   Please leave a comment, like & subscribe! Join my Discord:   / discord   Add me on Twitter:   / kayleighhistory   Add me on Instagram:   / historywithkayleigh