Mystery behind Moana: After 1,700 years, why did Polynesians suddenly sail east?
Polynesiaclimate changedroughtancient historyPacific IslandsmigrationMoana
Author: pseudolus
Date: 7/12/2026
Article Summary:
Researchers explore the reasons behind Polynesian sailors' sudden eastward migration 1,700 years ago, discovering a link between a severe drought and the expansion into the Pacific.