They Called Our Hero a Savage. Here's What Really Happened. | History They Never Taught Us Pt. 3

Send us Fan Mail🌊 Welcome back to Pulse of Polynesia — The History They Never Taught Us | Part 3 In this powerful continuation, hosts Leaso Filoialii and Crystal sit down with Beauman Fuimaono (@thestoryofbeau) to unpack the hidden history of Samoa — the stories erased, reframed, or never taught in classrooms. We dive deep into the legacy of Mataʻafa Iosefo, the Samoan warrior chief who stood against German and American forces as colonial powers fought over Samoa. From guerrilla warfare in Leulumoega and Fagali’i… to the devastating 1889 Apia hurricane… to the Treaty of Berlin that divided our islands — this conversation explores the resilience, intelligence, and spirit of the Samoan people. This episode also tackles:🔥 Colonial narratives & historical erasure🔥 The “civil war” label placed on foreign invasions🔥 Samoan military service & sacrifice🔥 Cultural dependency & the Buffalo analogy🔥 Why education and cultural identity matter now more than ever This isn’t just history.This is OUR story. 🌺 ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 — Intro: Mataʻafa — hero turned forgotten0:57 — Samoan guerrilla warfare & German colonizers1:59 — Americans bomb Fagali’i; Mataʻafa defends3:05 — Spokane statue & “savage people of Samoa”3:51 — Hurricane sinks warships in Apia harbor4:12 — Treaty of Berlin & division of Samoa5:00 — “Conquered by pen, not sword”6:06 — Why young Samoans need this history7:00 — Samoans & military enlistment8:51 — Research vs. social media hearsay10:10 — The Buffalo analogy explained11:17 — Chasing money vs. preserving identity13:18 — Prayer & blessings13:59 — “We Are Pasifika” closing 🎙️ GUESTBeauman Fuimaono — @thestoryofbeau 🎙️ HOSTSLeaso Filoialii & Crystal 📍 ABOUT PULSE OF POLYNESIAPulse of Polynesia is a global platform built for the culture, by the culture — sharing Polynesian voices, journeys, truths, and untold stories from across the Pacific and beyond. 📺 FOLLOW PULSE OF POLYNESIAYouTube: @pulseofpolynesiaFacebook: Pulse of PolynesiaTikTok: @pulseofpolynesiaInstagram: @pulseofpolynesia ☕ SUPPORT THE PLATFORMCashApp: $pulseofpolynesiaVenmo: @pulseofpolynesia If you enjoyed this episode, please LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE. Every share helps preserve and amplify our stories for future generations. 🌊 #PulseOfPolynesia #Samoa #MataafaIosefo #SamoanHistory #Polynesia #Pasifika #PacificHistory #SamoanWarriors #TheHistoryTheyNeverTaughtUs #PacificVoices #IndigenousHistory #SamoanPride #Decolonize #BeaumanFuimaono #TheStoryOfBeau #Polynesian #PacificIslander #TreatyOfBerlin #Mataafa #Culture Support the show