My Ancestors
Clip: Episode 4 | 2m 4s
The close cultural and genetic link between early Australians and modern-day Aborigines.
There is a close cultural and genetic link between early Australians and modern-day Aborigines; here the ancient and modern story intersect as nowhere else.
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My Ancestors
Clip: Episode 4 | 2m 4s
There is a close cultural and genetic link between early Australians and modern-day Aborigines; here the ancient and modern story intersect as nowhere else.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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