In this episode of Blazing the Trail, host Dr. Amy Mosig Way explores the early migrations of Homo sapiens out of Africa with special guests Assoc. Prof. Patrick Faulkner, Dr. Oshan Wedage, and Dr. Shimona Kealy. They discuss how early humans utilised coastlines as highways for migration, relying on familiar marine resources to navigate unfamiliar territories. This conversation highlights the adaptability of humans, showcasing how early humans modified their technology and hunting strategies to thrive in new environments. Finally, the episode uncovers the origins of multi-day open-ocean sea crossings, which led to the arrival of humans in Australia around 60,000 years ago. Join us in this final episode of Blazing the Trail as we celebrate humanity’s ability to adapt and explore the unknown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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