In “Capturing Kahanamoku,” the historian Michael Rossi argues that an ugly pseudoscientific movement had its roots in a ...

Back when modern-day wave riding was still in its infancy, a young Hawaiian surfer had a dream that one day his beloved sport would be included as part of the Olympic Games. Duke Kahanamoku had won an ...

In ‘Capturing Kahanamoku,’ UChicago historian Michael Rossi explores how a 1920s anthropological obsession reshaped ideas ...

WAIKIKI, Oahu (KHON2) — The waves at Kuhio Beach will be going to the dogs this week, literally. Duke Kahanamoku OceanFest is celebrating the 10th anniversary of Hawaii’s only pet surfing competition, ...

To talk about the history of longboarding is to talk about the origins of surfing as a whole. Ancient Polynesian cultures ...

It took a hundred years, but the surfers, including Olympic medalist Duke Kahanamoku, are officially recognized for the “Great Rescue” in Newport Beach ...

If you live in Hawaii, you know it’s a very special place. Beyond the epic scenery, outstanding beaches, and friendliness, ...