Papa Tom Davis, From the Seas to the Stars (Rarotonga)

Untold Pacific History by RNZ

Apr 23, 202400:35:04Society & Culture

Papa Tom, an extraordinary Cook Islander who smashed new frontiers in space and the ocean in a life that spanned many fields of work. Watch the video version of the episode here. Papa Tom's quest for truth, history,...

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