Josh Harris describes the rediscovery in the archives of The National Geographic Society of 12,000 feet of film shot by Howell Walker during the 1948 Expedition and the in-depth steps that were taken to preserve and bring the footage back to life.

Hidden for 60 years: The motion picture films of the American-Australian Scientific Expedition to Arnhem Land

The National Museum of Australia's audio series explores Australia's social history: Indigenous people, their cultures and histories, the nation's history since 1788, and the interaction of Australians with the land and environment. The series includes talks by curators, conservators, historians, environmental scientists and other specialists.

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Hidden for 60 years: The motion picture films of the American-Australian Scientific Expedition to Arnhem Land

Hidden for 60 years: The motion picture films of the American-Australian Scientific Expedition to Arnhem Land

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