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We've come a long way, baby. This site's interactive map traces the long journey from the origins of humankind in East Africa through the Middle East, Asia, Oceania, Europe, and the Americas. Pack your bag and follow along to see how human population ebbed and flowed across the planet. Or take your time to dive deeper and learn more about:

 

• The interaction of migration and climate.
• The effect of geological events, such as the eruption of Mt. Toba in Sumatra.
• What makes mitochondrial DNA so special, and why is it important to trace?
• The Clovis-first controversy.
• Humankind's early artistic expression in caves and on cliffs.
• The effects of the Wallace Line.
• The adoption of agriculture by hunter-gatherer communities.

Jan 01, 2008
Good-Bye From Yahoo! Picks - Good-bye!

Dec 31, 2007
Long Awkward Pose - smile for the camera. Keep smiling.

Dec 28, 2007
Starship Dimensions - space invaders.

Dec 27, 2007
Kiddie Records Weekly - the gang's all here.

Dec 26, 2007
Japander.com - money changes everything.

Dec 25, 2007
Scared of Santa - who is that bearded man?

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