Queens of the Pacific Islands - History’s Rea...

Genghis Khan is famous for launching the conquest of the largest contiguous empire the world has ever seen. And for fathering enough children that today nearly every person of Asian decent carries his DNA. But he might not have done any of it if not for the love he bore one incre ...  Show more

If you want to be a monarch, you need three things: ultimate power over your domain, a brilliant gold crown to impress the peasantry, and the best seat in the palace. The idea of giving the most important person in a given space a special place to sit is near-universal. Many anci ...  Show more

In small wooden canoes and with just the stars for navigation, how did the first Polynesians conquer the largest ocean on earth? For centuries this has perplexed scholars and anthropologists. The Polynesian Triangle is drawn by connecting the points of Hawaii, New Zealand, and ...

Queen Lili’uokalani was known for her beautiful music and brave leadership. She ruled the Kingdom of Hawai'i during a difficult time. As American businessmen and politicians tried to take over the kingdom, she fought tirelessly for her people. This podcast is a production of Rebe ...  Show more

Moana sets out on a mission to save her people, and along the way finds her own identity. With the wayfinding help of demigod Maui, they have an action-packaged voyage and face impossible odds! If you would like to hear more magical Disney stories, you can visit us at abc11.com/m ...  Show more

Today we're revisiting a 2010 episode from previous hosts Katie and Sarah. Born in 1838, Lili'uokalani became the queen of Hawaii in 1891. Unfortunately, she was destined to be Hawaii's last monarch. Listen in and learn how Hawaii became a state in this podcast. Learn more about ...  Show more