Did Polynesians Reach America? DNA evidence

The genetic evidence for one of the greatest voyages in history. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 4:06 Spanish Potatoes? 5:32 Thor and Lapita 10:30 Oral History Meets Genetics 14:34 Rapa Nui DNA 21:00 The New Study 29:18 When 35:14 Where 38:14 Caveat 41:34 Tei Tetua Sources: Ioannidis, Alexander G., Javier...

45 min - Science & Tech - Stefan Milo

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