The 12,000-Year-Old Mystery: Did Indonesia’s 'Hobbits' Reach Hawaii?

In this documentary, forensic geologist Scott Walter investigates the enduring mystery of the Menahune, a legendary race of "little people" said to have inhabited the Hawaiian Islands long before the arrival of the Polynesians. By examining sophisticated dry-stack masonry at the Menahune Ditch on Kaua'i and comparing legends with the archaeological discovery of Homo floresiensis, Walter explores whether these mythical builders were a real, distinct ethnic group or a forgotten lower class of ancient engineers. From sacred navigation sites on the forbidden island of Kaho’olawe to high-tech forensic analysis of volcanic rock, we uncover the truth hidden within Polynesian oral history. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost. Subscribe so you don't miss out! :european_castle: You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. Get an exclusive release every week by signing up here: https://bit.ly/4pyExyn Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OdysseyAncientHistory Odyssey is part of the History Hit Network. For any queries, please contact [email protected]