Long before Hawaii became a U.S. state, it was home to a rich and vibrant culture. In this episode, we journey back to ancient Hawaii to learn how early Hawaiians crossed the ocean in canoes, cared for the land and sea, and lived by values like aloha and respect. Discover their amazing knowledge of stars, farming, fishing, and the deep connection they had to ... Show More
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The Story of Skiing and Snowboarding
Skiing began thousands of years ago as a way for people to travel across snow in cold regions. Early skis were made of wood and used for hunting and transportation. Over time, skiing became a sport and a form of recreation. Snowboarding developed much later, in the 1900s, combini ... Show More
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Jan 19
How the Winter Olympics Began
The Winter Olympics bring athletes from around the world together to compete in cold-weather sports like skiing, skating, and hockey. The first Winter Olympics were held in 1924 in France. Since then, the games have grown to include many exciting events such as snowboarding, bobs ... Show More
9m 9s
Jul 2024
167. Paradise Lost: The Taking of Hawaii
On 7th July 1898, President McKinley formally annexed Hawaii, making it a colonial territory of the USA. It was not until 21st August, 1959, that it became the 50th state. Orchestrated by the American planter class in Hawaii, led by Sanford Dole, this annexation was the culminati ... Show More
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<p>Welcome back to class! Put your cute little time traveler cap on because today we’re diving into Hawaiian History, aloha style.</p><p><br></p><p>To support Maui fire relief efforts: </p><p><a href="https://www.auw.org/about/maui-wildfire-relief/" rel="noopener noreferrer" targ ... Show More