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About The Flu Epidemic That Wiped Out An Entire Tribe | Darwin’s Beagle

In this episode, Sarah Darwin visits the last remaining members of a native tribe that was wiped out by a European disease. We also hear the history of the Beagle's incredible nautical resilience.

The Flu Epidemic That Wiped Out An Entire Tribe | Darwin’s Beagle is presented by Absolute History. Its listed runtime is 51 minutes. The source link and publisher attribution are provided with the embedded film.

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Title
The Flu Epidemic That Wiped Out An Entire Tribe | Darwin’s Beagle
Runtime
51 minutes
Language
English

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