Histories of the Before

Indigenous societies on Kosrae and Pohnpei shared deep historical connections, as evidenced by similarities between their ceremonial sites (Lelu and Nan Madol) and oral histories. These interactions reveal cultural transformations that preceded European contact, shaping the broader Micronesian region without external dominance. The study compares archaeological evidence and oral traditions to trace these pre-colonial exchanges, highlighting how indigenous encounters drove long-term cultural evolution in Pacific island societies.

Hanlon, D. (2011). Histories of the Before. Changing Contexts, Shifting Meanings, 41–55. https://doi.org/10.21313/hawaii/9780824833664.003.0003