Polynesian Tattoos
The history of tattoos spans nearly 2,000 years, but the word ‘tattoo’ only made it into the Western consciousness through the logbooks of one of Captain James Cook’s fellow explorers: Joseph Banks.
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Friday, November 21, 2025
History
The Iolani Palace: Hawaiian royal site
The Iolani Palace in Honolulu was the royal residence of the rulers of the Kingdom of Hawaii and served as the official residence of the Hawaiian monarchy until the 1893 overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii.
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A Short History of Hawaii
For a long time afterwards until after WW2, Hawaii would be run by an oligarchy of white republicans who ran all aspects of life on the islands through their positions as directors of agribusiness companies.
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The Wailing Wall
Jews were completely barred from Jerusalem except on the day of national mourning for the Temples. The term “Wailing Wall” has historically been used mainly by Christians.
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A Short History of The Cigar
With Dominican Republic cigars currently ubiquitous, it may be hard for a modern-day cigar lover to believe that 40 years ago the Dominican Republic made very few cigars for export.
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