Hawaiian islands

Tired visiting the conventional holiday destinations? Want some escapades? Want to electrify yourself? Then budge to holiday at Hawaii and unravel the inscrutable anonymity of nature. A Short March in the PastHawaii Islands were born thousands of years ago from the underwater volcanic action. The oceanic water nurtured the islands, which developed huge ecosystems. The … Read more

Modern history of Hawaii generally begins in the late 1800’s. It was during this period that business and political leaders in Hawaii began to move toward entrance into the United States. In 1887, a group of “concerned businessmen” effectively took control of the country. Then, in 1891, this same group of businessmen, now under the … Read more

The history from 1700-1898 marked the first contact with the western world. Captain James Cook’s arrival on Kauai in 1778 is the first recorded arrival of Europeans in Hawaii. In the late 1700’s, Hawaii had become a port of call for many U.S. traders sailing between North America and China. A lucrative trade of supplying … Read more

In the ancient history of Hawaii, the Big Island is believed to be the first island to be colonized by the Polynesians during the second or third century AD. It seems plausible that by 1000 AD, groups of warring Tahitians had arrived and conquered the Marquesans, who were forced into servitude. In the 12th century, … Read more

Hawaii history is a bit like the creation of the islands themselves. Born of volcanic action, Hawaii is part of a large group of islands called Polynesia–which means “many islands”. The Hawaiian islands are the remotest of any islands on earth. Hawaii history is often seen as three distinct periods. Ancient history starts with the arrival … Read more