In 2014, Bruce Pascoe’s Dark Emu revolutionised interpretations of Indigenous history, arguing that Aboriginal people engaged in agriculture, irrigation and construction prior to the arrival of Europeans. Now, in a new book, two highly respected academics say that there is little evidence for these claims.
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In 2014, Bruce Pascoe’s Dark Emu revolutionised interpretations of Indigenous history, arguing that Aboriginal people engaged in agriculture, irrigation and construction prior to the arrival of Europeans. Now, in a new book, two highly respected academics say that there is little evidence for these claims.
A controversial bestseller that described a flourishing, advanced Indigenous civilisation prior to colonisation has been “debunked” in a “damning” new book.
A controversial bestseller that described a flourishing, advanced Indigenous civilisation prior to colonisation has been “debunked” in a “damning” new book.