The traces of much of human history – and that which preceded it – lie beneath the ocean surface; broken up, dispersed, often buried and always mysterious. This is fertile ground for speculation, even
In today’s society it is generally the written word that holds the authority. We are more likely to trust the words found in a history textbook over the version of history retold by a friend – after a
In The Edge of Memory, Patrick Nunn explores the science in folk history. He looks at ancient tales and traditions that may be rooted in scientifically verifiable fact, and can be explored via geologi
Nunn (oceanic geoscience, U. of the S. Pacific, Fiji) presents a scientifically rigorous account of the vanished islands and hidden continents in the Pacific Ocean, designed to be accessible to educat
The nature of global change in the Pacific Basin is poorly known compared to other parts of the world. Climate, Environment, and Society in the Pacific during the Last Millennium describes the climat
We all know those stories that have been told in our families for generations. The ones that start ‘Have I ever told you about your great-great-uncle...?’ In some cultures these stori