The Kon Tiki

The Kon-Tiki was a famous expedition in 1947 led by Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl. He aimed to demonstrate that ancient South Americans could have settled Polynesia by drifting on rafts. The crew constructed a raft using balsa wood called Kon-Tiki and sailed from Peru across the Pacific Ocean to the Marquesas Islands, covering over 4,300 miles. The journey lasted 101 days and provided insights into ancient seafaring. Heyerdahl's adventure challenged conventional theories about human migration and showcased human ingenuity and the potential for long-distance travel across oceans using simple, traditional methods.