Christina Thompson
Editor and author with expertise in Polynesian history and culture; provides scholarly commentary on Lapita origins, navigation, and Polynesian expansion in the episode.
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Feb 13, 2026 • 51min
Polynesian Exploration
Dr Christina Thompson, editor and author specializing in Polynesian history, discusses Lapita pottery origins, epic long-distance voyaging, and traditional navigation using stars, swells, and oral maps. Short, vivid stories cover settlement of far-flung islands, contact with the Americas, and revival of ancient wayfinding techniques.
