Lingusitics Great Human Genetics, Language and Culture Podcast

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The podcast episode features Sean Carroll interviewing David Reich, focusing on the rapid advancements in human genomic data related to migration patterns, ancient language groups, and cultural practices. It highlights how new findings in genetics can challenge and refine existing theories about human history. The discussion emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of research, showcasing how insights from genetics can illuminate aspects of anthropology and cultural studies. The episode is noted for its engaging presentation of complex topics in a rapidly evolving field.
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I just listened to a great podcast on the explosion of human genomic data about human migration, which ties in with the spread of ancient language groups, and reveals some of past cultural practices.
It is Sean Carroll's Mindscape podcast #179; David Reich on genetics and ancient humanity.
This field has been moving very fast in the last few years, and this guy covers it well.

I find it fascinating that new information from one field can be so illuminating in another field.
 
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BillTre said:
I find it fascinating that new information from one field can be so illuminating in another field.

Especially when it finds flaws in previous held theories. Enjoyed it immensely.
 
Historian seeks recognition for first English king https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9d07w50e15o Somewhere I have a list of Anglo-Saxon, Wessex and English kings. Well there is nothing new there. Parts of Britain experienced tribal rivalries/conflicts as well as invasions by the Romans, Vikings/Norsemen, Angles, Saxons and Jutes, then Normans, and various monarchs/emperors declared war on other monarchs/emperors. Seems that behavior has not ceased.

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