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The Kon-Tiki expedition was a 1947 journey by raft across the Pacific Ocean from South America to the Polynesian islands, led by Norwegian explorer and writer Thor Heyerdahl. The raft was named Kon-Tiki after the Inca god Viracocha, for whom "Kon-Tiki" was said to be an old name.
- Thor Heyerdahl
- 1948
Kon-Tiki, raft in which the Norwegian scientist Thor Heyerdahl and five companions sailed in 1947 from the western coast of South America to the islands east of Tahiti. Heyerdahl was interested in demonstrating the possibility that ancient people from the Americas could have colonized Polynesia; to
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Apr 26, 2013 · Kon-Tiki is a 2012 biographical drama film based on the true story of Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl, who sailed a balsa wood raft across the Pacific Ocean in 1947 to prove his theory of Polynesian origin. The film shows the preparation, the journey, and the aftermath of the expedition, and features stunning cinematography and historical accuracy.
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- Adventure, Biography, Drama
- Joachim Rønning, Espen Sandberg
- 2013-04-26
Thor Heyerdahl (born October 6, 1914, Larvik, Norway—died April 18, 2002, Colla Micheri, Italy) was a Norwegian ethnologist and adventurer who organized and led the famous Kon-Tiki (1947) and Ra (1969–70) transoceanic scientific expeditions.
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The article challenges the drift theory of Thor Heyerdahl's Kon-Tiki expedition and praises the traditional navigation skills of Polynesians. It also explores the history of Polynesian colonization and the cultural impact of European colonization.
The Kon-Tiki museum shows Thor Heyerdahl's famous life's work, which is characterized by a desire for research, environmental protection and sustainability and deep respect for indigenous peoples. The exhibits include the original balsa raft from the Kon-Tiki expedition and the reed boat Ra II.
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Feb 12, 2019 · Learn about the epic adventure of Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl, who sailed from Peru to Polynesia on a balsa wood raft in 1947. Discover the crew, the challenges, the film and the museum of this historic expedition.
