Carolyn Freiwald, a bioarchaeologist, discusses the insights gained from analyzing human remains in an abandoned cemetery, revealing complex migration patterns. Isabel Wilkerson, a renowned author, delves into the transformative impact of the Great Migration, highlighting the resilience of African Americans seeking freedom and opportunity. Ecologist Sonia Altizer shares the incredible migration journeys of monarch butterflies, emphasizing their ecological significance and the urgent need for conservation amidst human threats. Together, they explore migration's profound impact on identity and culture.
Migration is a part of everyone's history. This hour, TED speakers explore ideas about places we call home — and how these experiences continue to reshape our culture, countries, and species. Guests include bioarchaeologist Carolyn Freiwald, journalist Isabel Wilkerson, comedian Maeve Higgins, and ecologist Sonia Altizer.