🧬 Genetic evidence busts colonial “Aryan” invasion myth, centres India in early human history

For decades, academic discussions on the origins of Indian civilization were shaped by colonial-era theories centred on so-called “Aryan” invasions and migrations. In this interview, Dr Lavanya Vemsani, Professor of History at Shawnee State University (USA), discusses how advances in genetics and population studies are offering new perspectives on early human history, challenging long-held assumptions and highlighting the complexity of ancient population movements. The renowned academic speaks to Pallavi Jain about emerging genetic evidence relating to ancient paternal and maternal lineages in the Indian subcontinent, and what these findings may suggest about India's role in early human dispersals across Eurasia and beyond. The conversation explores how interpretations of human origins continue to evolve as new scientific data comes to light. #Genetics #India #HumanHistory #AncientIndia #DNA #Archaeology #Aryanmigrationmyth #Aryaninvasionmyth ******************************************** The Australia Today is an online news portal dedicated to honest, bold, and fact-based narrative journalism. Established in January 2021, The Australia Today offers news, analysis, and opinions focusing on Australia and the Indian subcontinent. The Australia Today Social Media Facebook:   / theaustoday   Twitter:   / theaustoday   Instagram:   / theaustoday   LinkedIn:   / the-.  . ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Support The Australia Today The Australia Today relies on the generosity of individuals to help us keep the record straight. Please use the following link to donate: https://tinyurl.com/mvmejsnj ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow The Australia Today Team Jitarth Jai Bhardwaj (@EthnicLinkGuru):   / ethniclinkguru   Amit Sarwal (@dramitsarwal):   / dramitsarwal   Pallavi Jain (@Pallavi_Aus):   / pallavi_aus