The history of migration: everything you wanted to know
History Extra podcast
The Dynamics of Human Migration
This chapter explores the genetic history and evolution of human migration, emphasizing the ancestral diversity in different populations, including the Kwaisan-san of Africa. It discusses the impact of modern border concepts and migration laws shaped by historical events, particularly the World Wars, and examines the factors influencing migration trends throughout history. The narrative highlights contrasting attitudes towards refugees and the intersections of technology, ethnicity, and religion in shaping societal responses to migration.
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