The Big Kahuna: Kamehameha and the Unification of Hawaii

Today, Hawaii, as America's fiftieth state, enjoys a reputation the world over for being an unspoiled island paradise. But its history as independent islands dates back to its origins some 1600 years ago. For centuries, the islands often warred with each other for land and power. It wasn't until the late 18th and early 19th Centuries that one man from the Big Island rose up to unite the Hawaiian people under a single banner. Join me as we explore this fascinating yet turbulent time in Hawaii's history, only on the History Loves Company podcast.