Vikings of the Pacific: Polynesians Ruled the Ocean

19/09/2025 16 min

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Episode Synopsis

American education is beginning to wake up to the fact that the Norse beat the Spanish to the Americas by almost 500 years. But what if I told you that Polynesians also landed in the Americas shortly after, making them the second non-Native people to do so? Come learn about the legendary seafaring capabilities of the Polynesians.Special thanks to  @HeatherLynnOh  and  @GrillYourAssOff  for helping with this episode!