Summary:
The book explores the peopling of the Americas through a synthesis of genetic, archaeological, and linguistic evidence, revealing the complex migrations and genetic diversity of indigenous populations. It challenges outdated narratives and provides a nuanced understanding of how the continents were populated over thousands of years.
Key points:
1. First Americans' DNA: Raff shows how DNA from ancient remains reveals that the first Americans came from Siberia across the Bering Land Bridge during the Ice Age.
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