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Mystery of Polynesian Voyages Resolved by New Climate Evidence

Updated 2026-07-12 12:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

New climate evidence provides context for the long-distance voyages made by ancient Polynesians, suggesting they may have sailed eastward after a significant climatic event 1,700 years ago.

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2026-07-12 11:12 UTC