Published Aug 29, 2024
David Reich – How One Small Tribe Conquered the World 70,000 Years Ago
David Reich delves into the monumental Yamnaya expansion and its genetic influence on Europe, the extinction of ancient human species, and the interbreeding with Neanderthals that redefined our evolutionary history, showcasing the transformative power of ancient DNA analysis.

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