Ancient Land, New Beginnings: From Convicts to Gold | The Story of Australia Extra Long Documentary

Today’s Extra Long Documentary combines stunning visual storytelling with dramatic narratives to explore the history of how modern Australia was shaped. It traces the lives of Aboriginal Australians, who thrived for over 50,000 years, facing challenges like the marsupial lion, one of the world’s deadliest predators. The arrival of British convicts and their guards in 1788 marked the beginning of a profound cultural collision. Later, gold rushes, wool booms, and expansive journeys spurred the transformation of Australia from a penal colony into a land of opportunity, with wool driving British expansion across the continent. More Extra Long Documentaries: -- Welcome to the official youtube channel! 🌍 We are a documentary streaming channel covering history, science, technology, and nature. Explore worlds distant, forgotten, and unknown; from the depths of ocean trenches to the far reaches of the cosmos. New upload