The Massacre at Kealakekua Bay

Haunted American History · Jan 19, 2026 · 30m

In 1779, Captain James Cook arrived in Hawaiʻi during Makahiki—welcomed with a reverence that blurred the line between man and god. But when Cook returned out of season, the story changed fast. This episode explores Kealakekua Bay, the collision of belief systems, and how a single decision turned an explorer into a legend… and a warning.hauntedamericanhistory.com Patreon- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/hauntedamericanhistory⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LINKS FOR MY DEBUT NOVEL, THE FORGOTTEN BOROUGH Barnes and Noble -…