Genghis Khan -- ancestor of millions

Mongolian warlord Genghis Khan was notorious for his sexual as well as his territorial conquests. But the extent to which he captured women's hearts has now been revealed with research suggesting that he has 16 million Asian descendants.

Scientists traced a genetic trail believed to originate from the ruthless leader, who established the biggest empire the world as ever seen.

The work, conducted by Russian and Polish scientists, continued an investigation started three years ago.