Hawaiian Kingdom

Hawaii’s Shifting Shores: The Kingdom’s Enduring Environmental Legacy

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Hawaii's Kingdom: Environmental Transformation and Western Impact

The islands of Hawaiʻi, a jewel in the vast Pacific, have always been a land of dramatic environmental transformation. For centuries, the native Hawaiians lived in remarkable harmony with their ʻāina (land), developing sophisticated systems of agriculture, aquaculture, and resource management. However, the arrival of Westerners, beginning with Captain Cook in 1778, ushered in a … Read more

Hawaii’s Foreign Annexation Interests

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Beyond America: Did Other Nations Covet Hawaii?

When we think of the annexation of Hawaii by the United States, the narrative often centers on the overthrow of Queen Liliʻuokalani in 1893 and the subsequent political machinations. It’s a story of American ambition, missionary influence, and the strategic value of the islands in the Pacific. But history, like the vast ocean surrounding the … Read more