Remains of ancient species could rewrite the history of human evolution | 60 Minutes Australia

Subscribe here: http://9Soci.al/chmP50wA97J Full Episodes: https://9now.app.link/uNP4qBkmN6 | Bones of Contention (2005)

This is one of those good old fashioned, ripping yarns: a lost world, an ancient civilisation and the Holy Grail of archaeology that's been billed as "the find of the century". It's set on a misty, mysterious Indonesian island called Flores and it began with the discovery of an amazing skeleton. The Australians who found the bones believe they're the remains of an ancient species of little people - people they've nicknamed Hobbits. And if they're right, these Hobbits will rewrite the book of human evolution. But there's an unexpected twist - bitter rivalry and skullduggery's afoot.

WATCH more of 60 Minutes Australia: https://www.60minutes.com.au
LIKE 60 Minutes Australia on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/60Minutes9
FOLLOW 60 Minutes Australia on Twitter: https://twitter.com/60Mins
FOLLOW 60 Minutes Australia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/60minutes9

For forty years, 60 Minutes have been telling Australians the world’s greatest stories. Tales that changed history, our nation and our lives. Reporters Liz Hayes, Tom Steinfort, Tara Brown, Liam Bartlett and Sarah Abo look past the headlines because there is always a bigger picture. Sundays are for 60 Minutes.

#60MinutesAustralia