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Micronesian Culture: Ancient Traditions, Stone Money, and Island Life in the Pacific

Micronesian Culture: Ancient Traditions, Stone Money, and Island Life in the Pacific

The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) — comprising the states of Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae — is a nation of 607 islands spread across more than 2.6 million km² of the western Pacific. Each state has its own language, customs, and identity, y...

The Marshall Islands: Nuclear History, Ocean Culture, and a Nation Between Tides

The Marshall Islands: Nuclear History, Ocean Culture, and a Nation Between Tides

The Marshall Islands occupy 1,225 islands and islets forming 29 coral atolls in the central Pacific — a nation that has endured one of the most devastating legacies of the 20th century and continues to face existential challenges from rising seas. Un...