From the Vault: Pacific Navigation, Part 2

From the Vault: Pacific Navigation, Part 2

The original discoverers of the Polynesian Islands traversed a vast ocean, bringing civilization to islands untouched by human activity. How did they do it? In this classic Stuff to Blow Your Mind two-parter, Robert and Joe discuss the sheer scale of the Pacific Ocean and environmental navigation. (originally published 7/8/2021)

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Ghouls: Myth, Fiction and... Evolutionary Heritage?

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I Drink Your Blood

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Human Remains: Past, Present and Future

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