Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this episode of First Contact, host Eesha Patel chats with Mark Olly about the fascinating history of boomerangs and their surprising connection to Egyptian hieroglyphs.

The oldest boomerang on record dates back to 32,000 BC and originates from Europe, but Egypt holds the largest collection of datable boomerangs, including several found in Tutankhamun's tomb.

Some boomerangs were designed to return, while others were throwing sticks meant to fly straight.

But here’s where it gets even more intriguing—Egyptian hieroglyphs have been discovered in Australia, hinting at the possibility of ancient travel between Egypt and Australia.

This astonishing find raises questions about the extent of prehistoric connections across continents.

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