My Pacific Quest

S01E05 The Marshall Islands

The Marshall Islands boast a rich human history, yet it is the more recent events of World War II and their aftermath that captivate host Ellis Emmett. After the Allies triumphed, the United States relocated the islanders from their serene homeland to carry out atomic bomb tests at the notorious Bikini Atoll. Ellis investigates the lingering impacts on both the local community and the environment, nearly 65 years later, revealing how the legacy of those decisions continues to shape their lives.