The question, long hypothesized in part is based on enduring presence in Polynesia of a staple food in the form of the sweet potato that originated in South America New genetic research shows that ...

The Polynesian islands that span the southern part of the Pacific Ocean—the eastern most of which is Rapa Nui, or Easter Island—were initially settled by a wave of migration from Asia. It’s been less ...

Early Polynesian settlers had many motivations ... Botanists have proven that the sweet potato originally came from South America. Does this mean that people from South America could have ...

Find out how a dedicated group of culture vultures unearthed America ... Tales of the South Pacific (adapted into the famous musical) created a craze for all things Polynesian.

Heyerdahl needed this demonstration to support his theory that the first people to Polynesia came from the east, from South America. He claimed that it would have been impossible for early canoe ...

Around 120 South Pacific islands of French Polynesia offer stunning beaches, clear water, coral reefs, marine life, and marvelous opportunities to explore whether by diving, snorkeling ...

FORT LAUDERDALE - After a four-year, $20 million renovation, Fort Lauderdale's beloved Polynesian landmark, Mai-Kai Restaurant, has reopened its doors. The historic 26,000-square-foot venue spread ...

French Polynesia is just as dreamy as it gets, and one of its largest islands is pretty much the dictionary definition of the ...