Recent genomic analyses show that the earliest peoples reaching Remote Oceania—
associated with Austronesian-speaking Lapita culture—were almost completely East Asian …

As exemplified by Viking and Bronze Age societies in northern Europe, we model the
political dynamics of raiding, trading, and slaving as a maritime mode of production. It …

Abstract Recent LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) survey in Tonga has documented a
dense and complex archaeological landscape, particularly on the principal island of …

Tonga was unique in the prehistoric Pacific for developing a maritime state that integrated
the archipelago under a centralized authority and for undertaking long-distance economic …

The pre-colonial history (ie before the 16th century) of Tonga and West Polynesia still suffers
from major gaps despite significant scientific advances in recent years, particularly in the …

The archaeology of colonialism can destabilize orthodox historical narratives because of its
critical engagement with multiple lines of evidence, revealing ways that different …

The rise of stratified societies fundamentally influences the interactions between status,
movement, and food. Using isotopic analyses, we assess differences in diet and mobility of …

Cultural, linguistic, and phenotypic differences between Fijian and West Polynesian peoples
demarcate the historically defined Melanesian/Polynesian divide. As both regions are …

he research of Patrick Kirch, within the Hawaiian Islands and beyond, has forged
understanding of Hawaiian origins and the chronology of Polynesian island settlement for …

Durable architecture is a hallmark of Polynesian chiefdoms, associated with centralised
control of residential and agricultural land. Previous work in West Polynesia has indicated a …