How Long Ago Did Humans Come To North America? | Bbc Timestamp

For decades, the 'Clovis First' theory dominated archaeology. But at a site in Texas, a fascinating discovery challenged that long-held story. Professor Alice Roberts examines 16,000-year-old finds that could reshape our understanding of when the first Americans arrived… even as intriguing claims from South America hint that the picture may be more complex.

This clip is from Incredible Human Journey (2009). You can watch the full episode from this series in the UK on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00l7pmr/the-incredible-human-journey-5-the-americas?seriesId=unsliced

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