Findings in Vanuatu Reveal Their Origin
argue about origin of Ni-Vanuatu and Tongan has rest by the findings in Vanuatu 2016.
From Bangka to Wa’a, How the Word for “Boat” Evolved in Oceania
Austronesian word for boat, Bangka, va'a, vaka, wa'a, waka, wangga, the word evolved island by island as their migration.
Comparison of the Number "8" in Austronesian Languages
Comparison of the Number "8" in Austronesian Languages As we can see from the above tables, the word used for number “8’ in most of...
The Evolution of Austronesian Language
The Evolution of Austronesian Language The Ice Age had ended 11,700 years ago, whence the evolution of Proto-Austronesian language begun....
Calabash, A Discussion on Its Cognates
Image Credit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calabash#/media/File:Courge_encore_verte.jpg Calabash, A Discussion on Its Cognates Calabash,...
The Concept of Taiwania
Taiwania was the cradle of the Austronesian people. Its range had included Taiwan, the shores of East Asia, the Yangtze River Delta, the Ry