ancestral

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The novel explores themes of ancestral sin and atonement against the backdrop of the forests, which stand as silent witnesses to human crimes enacted on a global scale.

From Los Angeles Times

"We will continue to develop, build, and settle the land of our ancestral heritage, with faith in the justice of our path."

From Barron's

Brazil's top court struck down a law on Thursday that limits Indigenous people's rights to their ancestral lands, the latest twist in a long legal battle over native territory.

From Barron's

His ancestral family home is Blenheim Palace in Woodstock – Sir Winston's birthplace - which is owned and managed by Blenheim Palace Heritage Foundation.

From BBC

The UN body hopes this push will help make ancestral practices more compatible with modern healthcare systems.

From Barron's