Hawaiian History
Decked out in stunning new and vintage mu‘u and holokū from iconic Hawai‘i designers, guests celebrated Mu‘umu‘u Month at Queen Emma Summer Palace.
‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i is an official state language, and you can learn it for free.
Sixty years ago, the military leased thousands of acres of state land for $1. Talks are underway now to renew those leases, but instead of a huge payday, the state will be lucky to strike a better deal.
We’ve rounded up the spookiest stories about Mākua Cave, ‘Iolani Palace, Pali Lookout and more.
Listen as the local master storyteller tells tales of menehune, haunted houses and a kahuna who tried to bless an unblessable house.
Hawai‘i loves its ghosts and ghost stories. A half-dozen Islanders share their most chicken-skin moments.
Some spots are more active—paranormally speaking—than others.
If you’re feeling brave, read these local ghost stories.
This underground sea cave is reportedly haunted.
From K-pop and K-dramas to food, beauty and more, all things Korean have exploded in popularity in Hawai‘i and beyond.
Hawai‘i receives the largest repatriation of Native Hawaiian artifacts in history.
A look at the local advocacy group’s historic preservation efforts then and now.
At this 95-year-old landmark in Kealakekua, local-style favorites are flavored with nostalgia.
Hawai‘i’s talented lei makers showed out this May Day with dazzling submissions to the annual lei contest.
The Hawaiian Historical Society has amassed a rare collection of photos and publications that document Hawai‘i’s rich past, and it’s all accessible to the public.
