Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The 2016 animated family film Moana brought the long-told story of ...

New Zealander Temuera Morrison says acting in the Apple TV+ series “Chief of War” came with big responsibility, but gave him a chance to honor Polynesian history on-screen. I found fame as an ’80s ...

Fata Ariu Levi, formerly a serial entrepreneur with a rich history in the business world, has turned his attention to a new kind of venture – sharing the rich history and culture of the Polynesian ...

Recently, a Polynesian waka (canoe) was discovered off the coast of New Zealand’s Chatham Islands. This significant find has illuminated our understanding of the Polynesians’ long-distance trade ...

Humans are curious creatures, seekers of new lands and new knowledge. But the results of our shared explorations have often been destructive. The first people to arrive and settle in the many islands ...

Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl and his crew arrived in Polynesia after 101 days at sea aboard the Kon-Tiki raft on this day in history, August 7, 1947. Hyderdahl, along with five crewmen (and one ...

Sea People: The Puzzle of Polynesia, by Christina Thompson. Harper. 384 pages. $29.99. Along with the familiar biases built into America’s standard world maps—Europe as central; Africa shrunk to the ...

Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for Moana 2The world of Disney's Moana & Moana 2 is incredibly vibrant, inspired by the real-life culture, mythologies, and history of Polynesia. Starring the ...

Humans are curious creatures, seekers of new lands and new knowledge. But the results of our shared explorations have often been destructive. The first people to arrive and settle in the many islands ...