What is the history of Hawaii? artwork
Episode 367 14 min

What is the history of Hawaii?

Published on September 18, 2026

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About This Episode

Aloha, history explorers! Did you know the tallest mountain on Earth isn’t Mount Everest? It’s actually a massive underwater volcano in Hawaii! In this exciting episode, we are traveling to the middle of the Pacific Ocean to uncover the epic story of the Hawaiian Islands. Discover how deep-sea magma created a chain of 132 islands, and learn about the brilliant ancient Polynesian navigators who found them using only the stars, birds, and ocean waves! Then, meet King Kamehameha, a powerful warrior who flipped a 5,000-pound rhino-sized rock and united all the islands into one kingdom! We’ll also explore the time of Queen Liliʻuokalani, the tragic but important history of Pearl Harbor, and the happy day in 1959 when Hawaii became the 50th American state. Plus, find out why the Hawaiian alphabet only has 13 letters, how you can go snowboarding on a tropical island, and try your best to pronounce the name of Hawaii's state fish: the Humuhumunukunukuapua'a! Grab your surfboards and snow pants for a fiery, volcano-sized adventure!

What You'll Learn

  • History of hawaii
  • King kamehameha
  • Hawaiian volcanoes
  • Polynesian navigators
  • Pearl harbor
Mira Finn

Join Mira and Finn as they explore the fascinating world of History of Hawaii!

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