This is the vessel's 15th major voyage in 50 years. Crew members say they are currently on the eighth leg of the trip from Alaska and around the Pacific to Japan. “We're voyaging for the earth, and we ...

Scientists are embarking on a 6000-kilometer trip following the migration route of ancient Pacific cultures. This is the first ever expedition to sail in two traditional Polynesian boats -- ethnic ...

HONOLULU – A traditional Polynesian sailing canoe that has been used in epic voyages is being launched on the greatest journey yet. The three-year tour starting from Hawaii will go roughly south and ...

Despite the popularity of cultural evolution as an idea, with cultures as organisms and memes as genes, the actual science has lagged. But by applying the tools of population genetics to Polynesian ...

Hikianalia, a 72-foot canoe powered by wind and solar energy, is on a 2,800-mile journey from Hawaii, across the Pacific, and down the California coastline, to share a slice of South Pacific culture ...

A turtle carved into the side of an ancient canoe plank found in New Zealand was a common motif in Polynesian boat crafting. Radiocarbon dating put the canoe’s last voyage at around 1400 AD. Tim ...

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 ...

Live music, arts and crafts, zucchini, Polynesian boat races and Assyrian culture are in the offing in a busy weekend of Bay Area festivals, Aug. 15-18, Here’s a look. Hayward Zucchini Festival: For ...