Episode Details

Growing up Tony used to listen to kastom stories on the radio in the Solomon Islands. These stories that he listened to as a child nurtured an interest he had for folklore, history, science and mysteries.

As he went through his schooling he developed an interest in scientific research and discovered that these two spaces – telling folklore and studying science - were working towards the same goals, but in unique ways. Both of these practices were working towards making discoveries about the unknown and unveiling the mysteries of the world. Each of them had lessons to share and reflect upon. 

Tony’s love for scientific research and kastom stories have taken him through life and aided him in understanding the world that surrounds him and the way he and his community continue to preserve their history. 

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