Episode 067 - Apple TV’s Chief of War Is Cool - But Kaʻiana’s Story? Even Wilder
Highlights of this episode include diving into the high-stakes betrayal, cross-Pacific adventure, and feathered-helmet drama that made Kaʻiana one of the most fascinating (and controversial) figures in Hawaiian history. We’ll trace his journey from aliʻi noble to globe-trotting warrior, and his tragic fall during the Battle of Nuʻuanu — a tale of power, pride, and political chaos at the dawn of the Hawaiian kingdom. And with Jason Momoa’s new Apple TV+ series Chief of War bringing Kaʻiana’s story to the screen, we’ll break down what the show gets right, what it dramatizes, and how the real…
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