Carolyn Freiwald, a bioarchaeologist, uncovers migration stories through skeletal analysis, revealing rich histories. Isabel Wilkerson, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, shares powerful narratives of the Great Migration, highlighting resilience amidst adversity. Ecologist Sonia Altizer discusses the alarming decline of monarch butterflies, linking their struggles to human impact while emphasizing conservation. Together, they explore how migration shapes identity, belonging, and ecosystems, reminding us that these journeys are integral to the human story.
Original broadcast date: April 30, 2021. 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.