Pacific Islanders

Students discuss the 18th century English explorer Captain James Cook, who made may important expeditions, discoveries, and chartings in the Pacific. Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au

A brief overview of Australia's penal colonies, aboriginal people, and history in relation to the modern world. Intro Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au

A brief overview of cargo cults in the Pacific Islands, what they are and their evolution to today. Intro Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au

The history of the nuclear Pacific, including the involvement of the United States, Britain, Russia, and France. It will also discuss the treaties that stopped nuclear testing in the Pacific, as well as the effects of nuclear testing had on the people who lived on and near the islands where testing took place. Intro Intro Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au

The Concept of mana

The island of Rapanui in Polynesia.

A discussion about the Hawaiian islands from first settlers to American annexation.

In this podcast we will be discussing the Pacific Island groups as a whole. We will be going into their lives and discussing what is different and similar between Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia. Breaking down their population, socialization, marriage, and class rankings. Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au

How nuclear testing in the Pacific from the US, UK, and others affected Micronesia, Polynesia, and Australia. Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au

A discussion on the colonization of Australia. Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au