The aftermath of 1492: Study shows how Native American depopulation impacted ecology
Monday, January 25, 2016 - 15:04
in Paleontology & Archaeology
There is little dispute that in the wake of European colonists' arrival in the New World, Native American populations were decimated by disease and conflict. But when it comes to the timing, magnitude, and effects of this depopulation—it depends on who you ask.