King Tāwhiao, officially Tūkāroto Matutaera Pōtatau Te Wherowhero Tāwhiao, stands as a significant figure in Māori history. As the second Māori King, he was instrumental in guiding the Kīngitanga Movement through a period of profound challenge and change. His reign started in 1860, following in the footsteps of his father,...

John Thomas Snow, Sr. remains an enigmatic figure, with limited information available to paint a comprehensive picture of his life. A brief mention suggests he might have been born in Roxboro, Person, North Carolina in 1876 and lived until 1968. This article will attempt to piece together the fragments...