Thor Heyerdahl

Thor Heyerdahl was a Norwegian explorer and ethnographer, best known for his daring voyage in 1947 across the Pacific Ocean on a primitive raft called the Kon-Tiki. He aimed to demonstrate that ancient people could have traveled and exchanged cultures over vast distances using basic boats. His experiments challenged traditional views of early navigation and migration, suggesting possible connections between distant civilizations. Heyerdahl’s work combined adventure, scientific inquiry, and cultural exploration, inspiring further research into ancient maritime capabilities and human connectivity across oceans.