23 May 2018

Polynesian pre-history

From Afternoons, 1:45 pm on 23 May 2018

My next guest is an American archaeologist who studies Polynesian prehistory

Patrick Kirch is an Emeritus Professor at Berkeley - but is currently in New Zealand to deliver a public talk on Polynesian history at Auckland Musuem - and to receive a prestigious award.

The Polynesian Society is awarding him the Nayacakalou Medal, for outstanding contributions for research on Pacific cultures and peoples

Tongan Canoes, Hodges, William 1744-1797

Tongan Canoes, Hodges, William 1744-1797 Photo: Alexander Turnbull Library.Ref: B-054-046