Martin B. Richards

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Research Professor in Archaeogenetics, Department of Physical and Life Sciences, University of Huddersfield

The researchers analysed genetic material from remains found at excavations across Belgium and the Netherlands. Monika Knul

February 23, 2026

Martin B. Richards, University of Huddersfield and Maria Pala, University of Huddersfield

The migration into Britain had its origins in the prehistoric wetlands of Belgium and the Netherlands.

An Aboriginal cave painting depicting the Wandjina creative spirit and fish at Raft Point in Kimberley, Western Australia. Jan Butchofsky/Alamy

December 2, 2025

Martin B. Richards, University of Huddersfield

New research confirms humans first reached the Sahul super-continent by two different routes around 60,000 years ago.