A new approach to understanding Aboriginal foodways
A University of Queensland-led research team says the key to a more sustainable food future may be a better understanding of ancient Indigenous food production systems.
A University of Queensland-led research team says the key to a more sustainable food future may be a better understanding of ancient Indigenous food production systems.
Archaeology
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Environment
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Archaeology
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Social Sciences
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Plants & Animals
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Archaeology
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