In 2018, a stone found on Norfolk Island led to evidence of ancient Polynesian settlement
A citizen scientist's find on Norfolk Island has rewritten its history. Stone tools, dating back to the 13th-15th centuries, prove Polynesian presence before Europeans. This discovery highlights the island's role in ancient Pacific voyaging and exchange networks. It shows that even small clues can uncover significant forgotten chapters of human migration and connection across vast oceans.
A citizen scientist's find on Norfolk Island has rewritten its history. Stone tools, dating back to the 13th-15th centuries, prove Polynesian presence before Europeans. This discovery highlights the island's role in ancient Pacific voyaging and exchange networks. It shows that even small clues can uncover significant forgotten chapters of human migration and connection across vast oceans.
