Dark Secrets of the World’s Most Isolated Island

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This week, I traveled to the most remotely inhabited island on Earth: Pitcairn Island. This island has one of the most unique stories of a founding that I've ever heard of and I can't wait for you to explore it with me in this epic tale shot by the incredible @cory.s.martin
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[@YesTheory]

Hi friends, I hope you enjoy this wild and incredible story. To address a technical aspect I’m sure a few commenters will point out 🤓🫶 depending on how you measure and which source you find, another island “Tristan Da Cunha” has claimed to be most remote. That’s because it’s 7-day boat ride to the nearest airport instead of the 4-day trip it took me to Pitcairn. But if you measure distance from closest continent, Pitcairn blows them all out of the park. Ultimately, Pitcairn’s unbelievable story is what made me chose to go there, you all know by now that a 7-day boat trip wouldn’t scare me away if the stronger story was on the other island. I hope you enjoyed the video as much as we did making it 🙏

[@iin3762]

Bruh the bgm fireee

[@geocr1mson352]

This video was amazing, the production is outstanding and the story-telling was great.

[@brijesh1026]

say hello to me

[@emilian0e]

-🤓

[@antisocial-gamer7293]

I assumed Bouvet Island was the most remote but apparently not!

[@JefftheSabaDude]

l loved this travelogue. I've studied remote islands through philately (stamp collecting) since I was a kid in Minnesota. Pitcairn, Tristan da Cunha, St Helena, Ascension, and tiny Dutch Saba in the Caribbean were my focus. I have been president of the two study groups focusing on Pitcairn and the three South Atlantic isles through their history and postal service. At 73 now, I moved to Saba a few years ago and host tourists in my 164 year old original cottage to fulfill my dream of living on a remote island. We aren't as remote as Pitcairn or Tristan, but we do have an unusual claim: our pharmacist is Jacqui Christian...from Pitcairn Island! Come to Saba some day, stay with me, and you'll discover a fascinating history here, almost as good as a mutiny! Certainly our little dot is a drone photographer's delight for dramatic footage similar to Pitcairn.

[@emileperron2255]

I hope they see this! I really want to watch the resulting video and kinda meet you through the video you seem like a nice person to talk to

[@Andrea-xs4ny]

How cool! I hope they see your comment and take you up on it. Maybe there's a Yes Theory segment on Saba in our future. Take care!

[@LivvyAlexW]

Remote islands fascinate me. I love researching them and watching videos. The cultures and how they live makes me so fascinated

[@maryanngibbs6963]

I agree I hope they see this and do a video it would be fascinating to see

[@rickyphillips5163]

Wow 😲 lucky you and much love ❤️ you have no political people to deal with. Enjoy it!

[@lisam.willson1679]

Those drone whale shots! Holy cow! I've never thanked a corporation before but thanks Shopify for funding these guys! They help those that aren't able to travel. But we get to see things through their eyes! Boys! You are exceptional story tellers! Thank-you! Thank-you! Love these amazing adventures!

[@flyby3079]

Shopify is Canadian tol so they’re supporting a Canadian business! 😊🇨🇦

[@alexislaisney3749]

As great as opening a surfer magazine in 2002

[@jasoncrandall]

You need to thank KZbin also. Another big corporation.

[@randomvintagefilm273]

Those whale shots were epic!

[@GooooogleReal]

Npc

[@gamingwithjackstar5823]

Honestly, South Pacific Islands are so underrated and there is barely any info about them. Great vid !!!

[@dimann1090]

Depends where you live. If you are from Australia or New Zealand, then you'll be very familiar with the Islands.

[@VahangaThorn]

Flint Island is my favourite

[@Electric_Campfire]

Being from a few towns down from where Fletcher Christian was born, I can hear a good bit of the Cumbrian dialect mixed in with a lot of other accents. I've listened to the Pitcairn dialect and I can definitely hear a lot of familiar words. I'd love to visit sometime to see how far the accent has changed from old Cumbrian to what it is now

[@ALMhart]

I would have liked to have learned more about how the residents feel....do they want to leave? How do they deal with the isolation? How do they earn money? Medical care? How do they feel about the rest of the world? Having asked myself all that, I still loved the beauty you showed!

[@lb42]

I agree

[@Mr450Quebec]

I agree

[@nerik85]

So maaaaany questions? What if they get hurt? Did they get Covid? How do they find a mate??

[@Call_Upon_YAH]

Jesus Christ is the propitiation for the whole world's sins. They that believeth and are baptized (with the Holy Spirit) shall be saved; but they that believeth not shall be damned. Those led by the Holy Spirit do not abide in wickedness. 👍🏾 *God is ONE manifesting himself as THREE;* the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit! Bless him! *For these three are one.* As I am led by the Holy Spirit, nothing I state is a lie, but the truth of God. Anyone who tells you differently is misinformed or a liar. They do not know God, nor led by him. Anyone who *claims* to be a Christian and is against what I am doing, and where I am doing it; the Holy Spirit does not dwell within them, they lack understanding. They know not God, read his word, and their religion is in vain. Do not hear them, they will mislead you, the lost cannot guide the lost.

[@Call_Upon_YAH]

When you trust in God and cast your cares (worries, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts) upon him, they will be NO MORE! Know that there is power in the name Jesus Christ! His name casts out demons and heals! The world is wicked, evil, and of the devil. I too, was a wicked sinner of the world before I opened my heart to God. I am living proof of God's work and fruitfulness! He is an active God who hears the prayers of his! God's children are set apart (holy) and righteous. The devil is a liar that comes to steal, to kill, and to destroy; that includes your relationship with God. Open your heart to God, repent of your sins (he will forgive you), and let him direct your path. Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands and purify your heart, lest you walk with the devil and follow him to hell.

[@drewbinsky]

AMAZING STORY MAN! Pitcarin has been on my list for years but now I feel so fulfilled that I don’t ever need to go. It’s impossible to make a better, more well rounded and comprehensive video that this. Excellent work my friend !!

[@YesTheory]

Thank you so much homie 🥹🫶 can’t wait to watch the story you’re currently making 😉

[@sogekek]

One can. There are multiple questions he didn't even try to ask the locals

[@KiwikimNZ]

Me too.

[@PardonMyFrench16]

Drew Binsky and Yes theory collab????

[@notnicksorry1638]

Drew you should hit Tristan da Cuhna it’s real isolated as well

[@Kellylovescats576]

Spectacular! I thoroughly enjoy every minute of your journeys. Always feel so enlightened.👍

[@ashleyking6743]

What an incredible story, place and group of people. Awesome video mate. Cheers for sharing this adventure with us

[@Fabs519]

Those drone whale shots are just phenomenal. Cory 100% deserves an award for them

[@ericabd6354]

Absolutely!

[@joshr1551]

I want to know what drone he is using

[@danhtranquoc3745]

ok

[@tythanh4708]

ok

[@pablonosnothing.1952]

@@joshr1551 4 blades 4 motors and a battery, oh plus experience.

[@mattp422]

I don’t know by what You Tube magic Yes Theory found me, but I feel blessed that it did. What beautiful, moving tales you guys share with your audience! And an episode like this, where the execution of the concept is matched by the videography, human interactions and writing is just plain awesome. As good as anything I’ve ever watched on Nat Geo or BBC, but so much more…human.

[@allanshpeley4284]

Next video: "The Dark History of Chernobyl" but with no mention of the nuclear meltdown.

[@wolfseule2809]

This makes me so fucking angry. The mayor of Pitcairn is since 2013 a convicted child molester and rapist. But yeah "nice people"

[@nickvickers3486]

That's a great analogy

[@GiveBackAll]

The title referred to the mutiny - didn't you catch that everyone was eventually murdered except for one man?

[@Trk-El-Son]

Well, the Bounty mutiny is certainly not the only dark shadow over that island. In 2004, about half the adult male population was sentanced for sexual abuse of young girls. This included the mayor. To be honest quite a horror story about long standing island “traditions”, and learning about this, it is not hard to imagine why younger people have left.

[@ardouisur]

Here in England I would say that the 2004 stuff is what the island is better for known for now at least in the media. There were much more recent scandals as well.

[@chenoah7963]

yes very disturbing really when you read up about this and how the trials went on until 2007 and it seems it had been an ongoing issue for a long time!

[@rwirtz77]

Human beings ruin everything they touch, we're Easter Islanding the world at this very moment. In the last few hundred years they've blown up and bulldozed so much of North America, imagine 10,000 years from now. If it even takes that long.

[@MrKockabilly]

That was actually the "Dark secret" I was expecting, not the Mutiny on the Bounty thing which is not actually a secret but more or less a general knowledge already after several movies have been made upon it.

[@user-oi6hw4xk7u]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_Pitcairn_Islands_sexual_assault_trial That's an issue. I think you guys said yes to one too many things.

[@user-go8sp6mq4g]

This is absolutely stunning! And me being half Australian and Canadian just the nature I’ve seen and been in has nothing compared to this beautiful piece! Definitely would like to visit here one day

[@derekwheeler1270]

I absolutely LOVE this video. So well done, to the point, and so incredibly beautiful. More please!😍

[@valarieperese9840]

I'm a proud Polynesian and I would like to thank you for acknowledging our culture and our ancestors on their underrated talents and skills ❤️

[@s.and25]

yess me too

[@infiniteinspiration1628]

Beautiful ❤️

[@jethajongunakhandbharat7547]

Yup

[@kingsavage1071]

Here is similar to some places in Jamaica

[@Nick210]

I love the sauce of your people. Thank you for sharing it with Chick-fil-A

[@MrHomes-lp7gx]

Great video guys! Welcome to the exclusive club of people who have been to Pitcairn Island. ! I was on Pitcairn in 1991 as part of a documentary film crew following a group who brought medical supplies and medical professionals. It took us two years to get an invite and our videos helped raise funds to bring much needed supplies to the island. We did minor surgeries and dental work and fitted residents with glasses. Watching your video brought back a flood of memories. The long boats coming out to greet us, the ATVs on the hill of difficulty and so much more. Hearing Olive talk brought a smile to my face. It had been a long time since I’ve heard that awesome dialect formed from a combo of 19th Century Tahitian and English Nautical lingo. The island looks very much the same 30 years later, but the store is much larger now. I stayed in Fletcher Christian’s descendants’ house as well, in a little upstairs room with a high bed. The house has changed a bit and when we were there, Tom Christian and his family were living there. There were about 80 inhabitants on the island back then. We brought some new inhabitants with us who were raised on Norfolk Island near New Zealand. Their parents were moved off of Pitcairn in the 60s and they were part of a group of young descendants who were invited to move back to rebuild the population. Thanks again for posting this video. I bet your story of how you arranged to get there is equally as fascinating. I know ours was!

[@maybestark162]

Wow I wish I can go there you're lucky

[@RJay121]

Your medical help expedition adventure should have a link here. Reading your testimony from 30 yrs back and watching this update was like 2 men landing on the moon but never meeting. A small group of visitors indeed. Ty I deeply enjoyed both storied adventures and want to see more of this enchanting island 🏝 😀

[@sarjulia]

Thank you for this very interesting comment!

[@plugusmaximus]

Were you unaware it's an island of pedophiles back then?

[@kareemsalessi6171]

Please post a link to your videos, or to their titles. thanks. 17:00 Barefoot-On-The-Rocks::: These people have probably encountered real mermaids !!!

[@NYEXPRESS56]

Excellent! Thanks for sharing. I really enjoyed this!

[@nellycameron]

Amazing how you were able to do a whole video and not mention the scandal from the 90s and convey a story about the people.They will for sure appreciate that

[@stevelivingstone4616]

Well, why don't you tell us what the scandal was?

[@Majonaify]

​@@stevelivingstone4616Google the 2004 scandal and read the wiki. Not hard to find. The main woman in this video, Olive is the mayors wife, and that mayor also appears in this video. Her father, her husband and her son were all sexually abusing children. The mayor Steve is sat next to her in this video and he abused girls of a very young age.

[@alexisdetocqueville9964]

@@stevelivingstone4616 1/3 of all the adults on the island were charged with dozens of child sexual abuse crimes.

[@viktigt123]

​@@alexisdetocqueville9964 Really??

[@alexisdetocqueville9964]

@@viktigt123 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_Pitcairn_Islands_sexual_assault_trial

[@rrjm9163]

I was just looking at Pitcairn Island today. They have their own website and the British gov. will give you land for a house and garden if you move there. You have to stay 6 mo. before you can start building your house. Also there are 3 more islands in the Pitcairn chain Henderson, Ducie, and Oeno with Henderson being the biggest and comprising of 86% of the total land. Out of the 4 Pitcairn is the only inhabited one. I have been contemplating moving there for the past 9 mo. 🏝

[@rexeyy2572]

Damn. After watching this video, i also felt a strong urge to consider moving there one day. I'm probably not ready now since im 21, but wow thats a life i really could live. A path i could walk on until it the end of the road.

[@NealD]

Sounds like they don’t really want people to move there based on the Wikipedia section on population extinction.

[@juttamedina8468]

if I was not 70 years old, I would go tomorrow and live out my life there!!! Thanks for this video!!!!

[@marque7583]

Magic thanx's, nice...👌🏻

[@Isabel-cr3sp]

Living on any island supplies and food will be more expensive

[@HannahKellett]

the whale sequence brought me to tears. what an incredible place you've been able to share with the world. thank you.

[@dameons22]

All the children that a raped on that island should bring you to tears. not the whales

[@MIGGET.]

oooohhmygod same here, I was just Balling my eyes out all of a sudden. That was SO much joy and serenity coming from them...oozing that natural freedom. Absolutely beautiful. What an adventure this was.

[@itadori1264]

Same goes to me too😅, the whale seems so happy😌

[@rolfbjj]

The whales where incredible. We witnessed them ourselves on the Island of Moorea in the French Polynesia. Was so amazing ❤️

[@Gtiarzo]

Do y'all not know what happened there

[@duzzzzzz5178]

Amazing story yet again 😍 It blew me away to see roads cars & traditional style houses there being Soo remote.

[@lonerglide]

Been watchin 4 yrs now, and caught up on the early days, and gotta say this was one one of my favorites ✌❤

[@LEVI-8]

My day just got instantly better

[@mateoalvarez1337]

KENNNNNYYYYYYYYY

[@lulXXD]

SO TRUE

[@UnDomEdits]

Bro commented even without watching the vid

[@adinadaniyarkyzy2893]

agree

[@fyzoku4062]

fo real

[@thomasshingleton9289]

Born and raised on a very small island in the South Pacific really sucked at the time, looking back it was a great time. My ancestors traveled around the pacific in small boats, navigated using the stars. Seeing this really brought back memories. Head to Samoa next.

[@BonitaAnnSKIBA]

This was absolutely awesome, fantastic, beautiful! What an incredible place. Thanks for sharing!

[@dylanadams1455]

This is unbelievable! I'm descended from Matthew Quintal, the first enlisted man to sign up with Christian to mutiny. He was later murdered or executed depending on accounts, largely because he had a terrible temper and drinking problem and was a bit of an A@#hole. His son was among those who relocated to Norfolk Island (halfway between NZ and Aus) after the mutineers were pardoned, and my grandmother was born on Norfolk and moved to New Zealand as a baby. There's still a streak of Tahitian blood running through our family from all of this, and I have always been fascinated to see Pitcairn and its people. Thank you for the insight! It looks amazing!

[@zoroasterman]

Really? Matthew Quintal? I read that book as a kid, never forgot Matthew Quintal, because of how he was given 24 lashes for mutinous behavior. I recited that paragraph off by heart lol.

[@dylanadams1455]

@@zoroasterman mostly all i know about him is he was short and angry with tattooed buttocks lol

[@jewbabydono]

He sounds like a sailor to me lmao that's dope af tho, to have a personal connection to this story.

[@jaysquared2061]

That is one of the best things Ive read all year! Your link to these people and the beaitiful island! Amazing world we live in mate

[@everfelice92]

Wow that is sooo cool to know your line so way back! As a Central-European, unfortunately I cannot search my line so way back since it was always the middle point of so many wars....That is why there is no 'typical Hungarian' look, we are a mix of a little bit of everything 😆

[@TimeBucks]

There’s something special about this video.

[@BasitKhan-kh5cy]

👍

[@Meeramuraleedharan]

👍

[@user-sm8kf8oy2t]

Nice

[@gopalshil349]

Hi

[@manueldasilva4395]

Excellent report

[@GlassOfWater87]

The amount of peace and serenity this place beams is mindblowing. Everything there is just so pure and raw. I did wish however that you interviewed the inhabitants a little bit more. I would have really liked to know what it's like for them to live there and such.

[@1Crain1]

not much serenity whena large percentage of the adult adult population were child molesters as recently as a few years ago

[@christanya]

Honestly, this is one of the most beautiful videos I'e watched on this platform. Incredible story telling, guys ❤

[@Ratu_Savu]

I am Fijian and Tongan, which for those of you who don't know are Melanesian and Polynesian countries. Unfortunately I've never had the privilege to visit either, or have even been taught much about my culture. At times this makes me feel insecure about myself. Which is why I can't thank you guys enough for making videos like this one and the one in Tuvalu. They are so helpful for me to get to know my culture and history, and I appreciate these so much! A bit of a change in tone but I've been a fan of Yes Theory since I was a child, and I'm about to turn 18 next year. Over the years I've stopped watching countless channels from either growing out of them or just growing bored, but not once has Yes Theory even let that type of thought cross my mind. Yes Theory is a movement that is fit for any age or audience, and I can't thank you guys enough for helping me grow my mind over the years. You guys have shown me my culture and countless others, installed in me a desire to travel, and most importantly to seek discomfort :)

[@extropiantranshuman]

maybe one day you will and will be able to share it with the world :) I hope so - so much of history we don't know - we're all remnants of the past in some way just holding secrets of the past waiting to share. Stuff we don't even know about ourselves - I look forward to learning all the wonders humanity has yet to find out :)

[@joshkooga7204]

Where do you live,wantok?i hope you come visit the islands sometime..

[@Ratu_Savu]

@@extropiantranshuman I hope I’ll get the opportunity to, it would be amazing. It’s so true, the amount of information we’ve lost must be insane. One thing that makes me think a lot is how our ancestors being able to navigate purely by the stars. I’ve heard stories of some islanders from Hawaii I believe who are still able to navigate, but even they apparently can’t do it to the same level as our ancestors. So sad that things like that which would’ve taken generations over a thousand + years to master were only lost in just the last couple years :/

[@Ratu_Savu]

@@extropiantranshuman But man when you find something out come back to this comment section, idc how long it’s been I wanna relearn!

[@peterricothehouseoftaga]

study sites with tongan and fiji authors...true insight beyond according to some foreigner

[@A21Nobody]

These stories make such a difference for so many people! Thank you, Yes Theory for seeking out these incredible stories! Always buzzing when you guys share a new adventure!!

[@Tom-kg7ep]

@Don't read profile photo ok i wont

[@AbuHajarAlBugatti]

Too bad he didnt tell about why most young people moved from the island. Look the island up. They spoke up as around 4/5 men in the island were participating in systemic child rape and abuse going back 3 or 4 generations

[@lolacariad]

cool profile pic!

[@robertmurray8763]

A lot of the Pitcairn island descendants today live on NORFOLK ISLAND 🇳🇫 (AUSTRALIA) I noticed the Islanders speak English with a AUSTRALIAN/NEW ZEALAND accent.

[@Inkredibehl]

What a wonderfull island ! Thanks a lot for sharing that video !

[@mkmr143]

I was touched watching this. Great job Thomas! As a Polynesian, it's always nice seeing our history being shared/told because, sadly, even though there is so much to be taught that many may not know about we are a dying group. And as with that, our history fades as well. I always think about this often, but I fear that if we aren't sharing these lessons and memories with people and if people aren't willing to listen, one day who we are and what we stand for will be forgotten. Lost, or as you said, become some sort of myth to most. This video hit home for me and I enjoyed every second of it. Thank you Thomas and the team for pulling this off, amazing work as usual.

[@dayonbledsoe]

Your dying cause they invade n take

[@FrogLaneStudio]

The fact they failed to talk about all the child sex offences caused by the islanders

[@Tropicalpisces]

@@FrogLaneStudio sadly, I am not surprised. People seem oddly happy.

[@dandelion_official4812]

@@FrogLaneStudio yeah was really off putting to me as well... Also surprising how few people actually know and it was so recent!

[@tashabrinkworth3995]

@@dandelion_official4812 what happend at the island

[@Julian_Bertsch]

I'm amazed by how much infrastructure they have for the fact that it's such a small island, I mean that grocery store is huge and the fact that they have their own police station hahahah amazing story as always

[@AbuHajarAlBugatti]

Or the fact that around 80% of the men on the island are pedophiles who abused sll their children who moved away because of the systematic chldrape going on there of anyone. Look the island up, they all spoke up. Thats why these old farts all act and talk like degenerates I guess and thats the reason you dont see a single young person in the video

[@quadkidnate6370]

And the side rails on the roads, the historic signs and graves. It’s all impressive

[@WhuDhat]

very cozy

[@MartijnMcFly]

Their grocery does double duty as a food storage. You want a lot of food stored on a remote island like that.

[@Cythan]

Because they all know each other they need to import people from the UK as the police

[@namasteplantbased]

Wow!!!! What an adventure!!!! Thank you for sharing!!!! and thank you for expanding my view of that it is possible to live and enjoying life and see this vast world! You really do with life what I have only dreamed of and you are actually able to do it! The dream!!! Getting to travel the world and share experiences with others, seeing the farthest corners of the world, participating in breathtaking experiences, and sharing it with others!

[@ryandecker9499]

What amazing footage!! Keep up the travle, love the videos!!

[@sarahdean3082]

Absolutely tremendous to watch this, my great grandmother was born on Pitcairn and we are direct descendants of Fletcher Christian also. I've never visited Pitcairn but I would love to. My relatives there produce and sell Pitcairn Honey. I'll share this video with my family 💛

[@LeezPgh]

Wow! So cool

[@eattherich2]

That is amazing, I love this story. I am a descendant of Ragnar Lodbrok, and has been reading a lot about the Pitcairn Island and The Bounty in the 30 years I have been aware of it. Would love to know more about its history and what happened to the people on Pitcairn and the Bounty. Thanks for sharing this.

[@MichaelGordonFinance]

That is amazing.

[@infiniteinspiration1628]

Amazing 👏 💛 ✨️ 😍 💖 💕 👏 what extraordinary stories right here!!! I wish I was a descendent of one of the people here too!! Lol 😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@eattherich2]

@@infiniteinspiration1628 @Infinite Inspiration I am sure you have famous ancestry somewhere, I think most people do, it is just some are able to identify and prove it and others not ☺️. It is a fascinating history for sure, and Fletcher Christian is certainly a very interesting person because he dared to love across cultures in defiances of his own, knowing it could cost him his life. Such a courage and strong will is why I am sure he, is going to be remembered for a long time. 🙂💖

[@EsmaTabak55]

The places you visit, the people you meet, all these stories you tell us...thank you for that. It makes my day.

[@zahrasitaaminoe8971]

@A Z and yess you are so true

[@tombrenes2411]

Great adventure Awsome content Love all the hard work

[@brandonbowman4411]

I truly love your videos. I watch these with the hope that I may one day be able to leave my town and travel even just a little. To some my home is a tourist destination but to me I feel stuck. If only I could experience Greece. I feel like once I accomplish this my life won't feel so dim anymore.

[@hamiltonarroyo]

So great to see Olive and the other inhabitants doing so well. When we visited in 2019 the general store was under constructions and it’s great to see it complete! so many memories from our time visiting Pitcairn 🙌🏼

[@dandelion_official4812]

I think it's important to mention that also in 2019 the former mayor was caught downloading child P**n. He had been amassing a collection since the trials began in 2004. The mayor until the end of 2019 Shawn Christian (the lovely Olive's son) was convicted in 2007 of child r**e. It's so sad to see this being swept under the rug. Something so systemic doesn't just go away and should be acknowledged.

[@ZenzeroCAM]

Must have been hard to bounce back what with 50% of the islands makes including her husband being charged with sex crimes against children

[@swordfishalpha1]

I must say, one of the best documentary-style content created by an independent individual/group I've ever watched. It's so informative about the history of the island and its people. You've earned my respect and keep doing what you do best! I've subscribed to your channel for more great content in future.

[@dandelion_official4812]

Shame they didn't mention the more recent child molestation issues culminating in the scandal of 2004. Or how the mayor was downloading child p***n and was last caught in 2009. Or how none of the culprits served more than 4 years. Or how they are literally featured in this video... Edited for spelling

[@londonhillbilly150]

@@dandelion_official4812 agreed, made this kinda hard to watch knowing the amount of atrocities that took place

[@complexblackness]

@@dandelion_official4812 damn..

[@dandelion_official4812]

@@complexblackness I know right 😑 like I get that things need to be left in the past sometimes but pretending like it never happened definitely isn't the answer...

[@danielmconnolly7]

Those whales were paid actors...

[@shagshagrto]

Wow, another great adventure! Thank you guys at Yes Theory for bringing such sights and travel to us, back to our comfort at home. Most of us will not be able to go on such adventure trips this lifetime, the admin, logistics, funds, distances etc but glad we now know about this faraway island. Stay safe dudes!

[@infiniteinspiration1628]

Soooo true 👍 the power of positive social media...even though I have a love hate relationship with technology I can appreciate if it's done for the right reasons and right values !

[@kden1271]

​@@infiniteinspiration1628 buy not telling everyone they are most all pedophiles?

[@baverfjant]

Just so you know the people they stayed with are the family of the former mayor, a convicted pedophile, who raped multiple underage girls including his own together with two of his sons. His wife who they are staying with were right behind them and never stopped having their backs, and neither did the immigration officer who are acting as their guide who happened to be the sister of the mayor and police officer on the island when it all went down. If you Google "Pitcairn Island" this whole story is like 1/4 of the Wikipedia page. This video and the way they are giving these people a good image is fucked up beyond all reason.

[@xkwahmariee]

This was so amazing!! I have never heard of this place. The fish you caught was so beautiful I gasped

[@gsomethingsomething2658]

Main article: Pitcairn sexual assault trial of 2004 In 2004, charges were laid against seven men living on Pitcairn and six living abroad. *This accounted for nearly a third of the male population, and half of the island's adult males.* After extensive trials, most of the men were convicted, some with multiple counts of sexual encounters with children.[32] On 25 October 2004, six men were convicted, including Steve Christian, the island's mayor at the time.[33][34][35] In 2004, the islanders had about 20 firearms among them, which they surrendered ahead of the sexual assault trials.[36] After the six men lost their final appeal, the British government set up a prison on the island at Bob's Valley.[37][38] The men began serving their sentences in late 2006. By 2010, all had served their sentences or been granted home detention status.[39]

[@krikeydial3430]

Every so often someone takes a trip to Pitcairn Island to find its mysteries but all they uncover is incestuous pedophiles.

[@jamesmcdougall7748]

Sounds about right from the British government, giving out light sentences for pedofiles.

[@michaelhorath6851]

SO TRUE !!!

[@lindaschipansky4429]

Always more to stories. People need to do some checking first on things before jumping into things

[@-_-_-_-_-_]

I can just imagine all the awesome stories Thomas will get to tell his kids and grandkids. He literally goes on adventures for a living. What an amazing, well-lived life.

[@Benben-lb2li]

Like staying on nonce island.

[@chucksolutions4579]

@@Benben-lb2li I know nonce is not a nice word…?

[@Benben-lb2li]

@@chucksolutions4579 nonce means pedo! look up the 2004 Pitcairn sex scandal its pretty dark

[@VelcroKittie]

What a truly remarkable video. Great work fellas! Thoroughly enjoyed this 👌

[@1SeanBond]

A Fantastic view of one of the coolest places on earth! Wow & such a history! Appreciate your efforts and quality Camera and editing, research. Thank's for sharing this with us! Cheers to continued success!😉✌🏼💫

[@musicbysazid]

The extreme length Yes Theory goes for these valuable stories!!! Hats off ❤❤

[@Tom-uv7ry]

Check out Take me to Pitcairn that's a epic documentary about the place and a far more epic take of how they had to get there more drama

[@darrellmartin3505]

Have you ever heard of Umnak Island off the coast of Alaska? There is currently only about 40 people living there also. I’d love to see a video of that island too someday. It also has an interesting history.

[@annzitaruk8023]

I went there are the Aranui5 -- an amazing freighter/cruise ship. One of the most amazing places I have ever visited. We were able get off and enjoy the people on the island as well as mix with the 200 other passengers on our ship

[@jameswarren423]

What an incredibly beautiful island with wonderful people!looks like it would be a really awesome place to live! Thank you for making and sharing this wonderful video👍🏼🤩🫡❤️🙏🏼

[@AW-ky2in]

The footage of the whales nearly made me cry. Absolutely spectacular. What an incredible place to visit/take us! Thank you for your amazing content. I feel like I've seen so much of the world with you guys :)

[@shaftomite007]

I will hunt whoever hunts those whales

[@Lauren-xu8df]

"In the Pitcairn sexual assault trial of 2004 seven men living on Pitcairn Island faced 55 charges relating to sexual offences against children and young people. The accused represented a third of the island's male population and included Steve Christian, the mayor." aka Olive's husband

[@othagrl]

Yeah, it's very disappointing to see them leaving at that "dark secret" about the Island.

[@danb4900]

@@othagrl They may have their reasons tbf

[@5starstudios818]

yes i knew i heard of this b4

[@KiwikimNZ]

I think that stories like this exist in all inhabited islands and countries around the world, this isn’t anything new. Sexual abuse happens all over the world since the beginning of time. One ugly truth about the human species!

[@sauberseb8997]

@@danb4900 there is literally no reason to do that to young people children what

[@ericm4891]

Great informative video man! I was in cook islands few years back I can only imagine how cool would of been joining for this adventure. Cheers!

[@denakelley4363]

That was truly fascinating, and a feast for the eyes! Thank you

[@ollybrown]

When I tell you my Jaw DROPPED when you pulled out that fish 🐠 absolutely incredible

[@IdRatherBeHiking]

It was incredible, unfortunately its dead now.

[@comebackfromdebt4834]

Mind blowing man, I love your videos! This one and loneliest cabin are the best for me. Much love from Spain ♥️

[@AlexXimtra]

this is insane, even though this video makes me want to go there chances are I most likely never will, but it feels like I explored the whole island with you guys, especially because some shots show the massiveness of the place. Thanks for this, really loved it!

[@fuzzzone]

The massiveness of the place? It's 4.5 square kilometers... It's smaller than Balboa Park in the middle of San Diego.

[@ryankulasekara1294]

Beautiful and this is the first video I watched on your channel. Wish if the world is still open for risk takers to concor seven seas. We are all scattered around the globe we never know how but it's lovely to feel the joy of another human being and feel it in our hearts. Love from south east Asian island Sri Lanka

[@simonbird1973]

Tristan da Cunha is the most remote settlement in the world, also another British overseas territory. Pitcairn although extremely remote has a more romantic story to it & id love to go there. Along with Saint Helena, Tristan da Cunha & Ascension Island. All are magical places.

[@SammyTheDitchDoctor]

You left out a HUGE part of the horrible history of Pitcairn. Or maybe didn’t want to speak about it. Decades of child rapes and indecent behaviors. I was mortified when I read about it and how long it went on. Surly it’s left a huge scar on the population there now.

[@jerseycatmews828]

Sugarcoating this “paradise”, with no police, one can get away with anything, they are descendants of rebels who opposed rule and law, as a woman I wouldn’t go there, also all the residents are all practicing incest pretty much

[@6980869]

Exactly. I thought there would be more talk about the darkness, based on the title.

[@alphardxyz]

And how are you so sure about that last sentence? From wikipedia page: "The islanders had for many decades tolerated what others classify as sexual promiscuity, even among the very young, claimed to be in line with traditional values of their Polynesian ancestors" (this was stated by a local woman by the way, not one of the accused). Not saying there wasn't any wrongdoing but if Pitcairn wasn't a territory of a western nation with its different values, it wouldn't have been such a scandal and you'd have never heard about it.

[@KokosNaSnehu2]

@@alphardxyz Maybe because there were girls testifying in court about their ordeal of sexual abuse? Traditional values often made women second class citizens with no rights and have no place in modern world. Can't believe you would actually defend what happened on the Island... Are you a catholic priest by any chance?

[@michaelhorath6851]

@@6980869 Care to elaborate? i'm genuinely curious. edit: I googled it, for people wondering there is a prolific history of sexual abuse and paedophilia amongst the men on the island towards the children / teens / young women on the island. 1/3 of the men on the island were accused of such in 1999 and in 2004 they went to trial. Tried to argue that underage sex is normal on the island. I do hope that this is not the norm nowadays, but gee, I wonder why all the children leave.

[@PlanesTrainsEverything]

Being brought up in Australia, this was part of our history lessons at school, as South Pacific (British Empire) islands were inside Australia's 'sphere of influence'. I had never seen the island... until now. What an awesome video!

[@Himal_1]

Woah I never knew anything about this hidden island. Thank you so much for this story! Learned much of things. 🙌🏽

[@michaelspeed7993]

Great video guys. Super interesting story and fantastic scenery

[@Hamw2]

Man you guys never disappoint. From the small house in LA to this, it has been a crazy journey. Love these types of videos and such an amazing story!

[@duongchuc1834]

ôk

[@thikim7056]

ok

[@bichnguyen-uc4ys]

ok

[@michaelhorath6851]

i'm genuinely curious. edit: I googled it, for people wondering there is a prolific history of sexual abuse and paedophilia amongst the men on the island towards the children / teens / young women on the island. 1/3 of the men on the island were accused of such in 1999 and in 2004 they went to trial. Tried to argue that underage sex is normal on the island. I do hope that this is not the norm nowadays, but gee, I wonder why all the children leave.

[@Integratedliving-inspain]

Thomas!!! Keep discovering the world in this alternative way you do. You put places and story's into the light what otherwise stays hidden. Love your passion for what you are doing!

[@jojijosette5946]

This was so beautiful. Amazing island, amazing people. Thank you for sharing.

[@SimonRosen-]

Not so amazing people there tho. Many of the men, including the family of the woman in the video, are convicted sex offenders.

[@thomaskeber3393]

That fish was such beautiful colors

[@Whydidtheychangeittohandlesnow]

It would be super cool to hear the story of the current locals and family history!

[@andrejkt2631]

Very weird that he didnt spend time on that

[@sougandh62]

thanks

[@nicholassimpson518]

Erm...it's kinda dark...

[@nuranarrowood5808]

I AGREE

[@danielplainview4778]

I think there is a very well documented history of incest and sex crimes/rapes on the island

[@KHAZ-tl4pt]

THAT EPISODE WAS INCREDIBLE! I stumbled onto this KZbin destination be accident, and Im so glad I did. After watching, I could not help but want to explore this Island. I love history, and this is no exception. I was actually blown away by how much progress was evident at the island. And that simple fact put "human 'progress" and impact, into perspective. Despite its remoteness, the island actually seems to be less "remote" than I thought. I thank you for this episode because you did a great job showing us followers, that even the remotest of islands, have been greatly affected by modern ways. What a cool place to be enveloped, and drawn in, by the mystery and intrigue of a unique and exciting past!

[@josephang9927]

WOW that fish was so colorful, unbelievable.

[@realpeopleoftheinternet]

Thats amazing and Crazy story. I would love to visit.

[@matthewcdupre]

That blue fish was absolutely amazing looking 💙

[@jonathanasdell8415]

I thought it was fake for a second; didn't know fish could be that color

[@giuly8jojo]

it all seems amazing until you find out that most of the children in that island have been abused by elders and that's why many of them have moved. I found out of the existance of this island from a documentary and when I found out about all the news my heart shattered cause it felt so amazing/special

[@DontGood]

yeah finally someone who pointed it out, ive also just commented it, pretty much 80% of the men were involved in it going back 3 generations, I don't understand how a positive platform like yes theory doesn't acknowledge this

[@giuly8jojo]

@@DontGood I agree and it's not like they could have missed out on it, I remember finding it as soon as I searched for the name of the island. It's pretty sad...

[@AbuHajarAlBugatti]

@@DontGood so most the People in this vid are pedophiles? Nice. Goes back 3 generations? Just shows how a pedophile abusing his children or other children creates a circle of pedophilia, normalising it more or less for some of the abused children, hence the numbers growing every generation with more and more pedos being created by abuse of pedos. Guess thats how the vatican and catholic church have turned into what they are today. Started with a few and went on for 1000+ years

[@DontGood]

@@AbuHajarAlBugatti I think, right now how it stands, after the investigation. Most of the known ones are locked up now. But yeah most of the older men there have probably participated (not all tho, there were exceptions). All the older women looked the other way because of what you mentioned, it became very normalised. You should look it up, i think it is nbc that has a very good article on it.

[@astrostl]

@@DontGood "As of March 2009 only one prisoner, Brian Young, was still being held in the island's prison, all the others having been granted home detention status"

[@speedyspeedo]

Amazing video! Thanks for making such a wonderful video record.

[@user-qe2cj5tl7d]

the whale footage was so beautiful… honestly it has me in tears ❤

[@anthonynoneyabusiness420]

They really make me wanna get out of my comfort zone & explore places I’d never wanna go. I love how every video is like a movie .. Yes Theory & it’s team are extremely talented 💪🏼 & I’m Greatful for this channel it’s truly special

[@continent_of_antarctica]

It's such a coincidence that just the other day (Thursday) I had the chance to speak with the only teacher of Pitcairn Island, she looked like a really nice person and I remember she said something about the island having a few visitors lately(which she said was really rare)! Now I know who she was talking about!

[@AbuHajarAlBugatti]

Did she mention living there as child was probably meaning a lot of being raped as curriculum? Look up the island. 80% of the men systematically r*ped all the children for the past 3 generstions , which is why you see NO single young person in the video anymore. Look it up enough articles out there. We should bomb this Island and repopulate it with normal people

[@elishr209]

Wait a teacher there? Seemed to be only one kid there, which seems plausible with only 40 inhabitants.

[@Cythan]

There were a few there was an abuse scandal where the entire island had basically an abuse cycle

[@yourmomslover1]

@@Cythan ur making it sound like it was nothing, the whole island was full of nonces

[@continent_of_antarctica]

@@elishr209 she teaches 3 kids :)

[@eaw68]

Amazing and most enjoyable! Fantastic job.

[@FOTMtv9317]

Pitcairn is beautiful. Ty it was a great video

[@raymondparsley7442]

One of the most fascinating stories ever told... as is the paradise... where it unfolds... Pitcairn Island. A history told and retold of frustration, rebellion, isolation and courageous people. The ancestors are still holding on to a historical treasure that should never be allowed to die. Knowing the British, who explored, settled and created many of our present day civilizations... just as there will always be an England, so will there always be a Pitcairn Island. Thank you for this most interesting tour, a lovely place... with its even more lovely people.

[@infiniteinspiration1628]

God bless you and all who you serve to infinity and beyond 🙏🏼 ✨️ 🙌 ❤️

[@JoseWhon]

This is an amazing video - hopefully going to Pitcairn this summer

[@aristotletrumata9764]

Amazing travel back in time and place. There is such story as this!

[@willprazeau7018]

Shopify picked the right guys to visit and inform us of a really wonderful place with a history and setting of a time that truly important for us to be able to see through these two guys. All the hard work of the people who live on the island and the two guys that visited it are greatly appreciated. And thank you Shopify for making it happen ! Great job to everyone involved !

[@Per_Ragnar]

Thomas's storytelling and cory's cinematography together is just immaculate

[@TheAnjana777]

Amazing content and great story telling !!

[@Joe_Flo]

I wish one day i can go here!! This is so special wow!!! My heart is full! THIS IS AMAZING!!!!

[@chapsie]

I've been folowing this island and its story for YEARS! I'm glad to see it is still out here being covered.

[@thoatran2718]

ok

[@chapsie]

@@thoatran2718 ok

[@starlite5097]

Did you uncover some other interesting things about it not mentioned here?

[@SeanMurrellRTS]

@@starlite5097 Man I don't know what to think anymore. I spent days dreaming that this was the place for me to being crushed at not the dark past mentioned here but some of the dark present not mentioned here. It would be nice to get some clarity. Probably too expensive for me to live anyways.

[@cocainedealer9037]

@@SeanMurrellRTS Something bout the third of the men on this island ay? Most heniously the brother of the sheriff.

[@Engelhafen]

You didn’t delve into the dark current situation on that island . Allegedly there has been a lot of child and incest issues there that were apparently quite widespread

[@annestylez]

Thank you for making this video! This is high quality content

[@reekophilv313]

This is just so beautiful! How the shots were taken and put up together! Good job guys! I enjoyed every bit of it!

[@Ruckuslol]

As a New Zealander i've heard people talk about the Pitcairns but I never knew much about them. Its nuts how many things I noticed that are similar to NZ with some of the standouts being the accents and the supermarket food also cool to find out they use the NZ dollar as there currency. Awesome video

[@funky555]

I know right! Im from aus and they literally live on the same stuff i did growing up in very rural NT. Literally its like theyre using the same exact camping chairs, brand of milk. Everything! Some of them even have a very aussie accent too its so cool

[@SelfMadeDocumentary]

The accent is one of the first thing I picked up. For how far the distance is.

[@manunui871]

The Pitcairners have been going off to college in New Zealand for decades. Picking up the accent is not a surprise. The Pitcairn Governor/Administrator offices are in New Zealand.

[@codynorman7744]

Amazing video. Ever since grade school growing up in Hawaii, this story always captivated me. I would love to make it there one day ❤

[@shawnclanton3721]

Great job on this one. Very interesting,Awsome video gentleman!

[@thelastpirate]

Great story. We sailed there in 2019, actually stopped at all 4 of the islands. They are all different, and only Pitcairn is inhabited. The water is some of the clearest in the world, the spearfishing was amazing, I found a 300 year old shipwreck on Oeno. We were blessed with a week on Pitcairn, and the locals took us in, let us stay in the guest bedroom (thanks Pirate Pawl!). It was a fantastic experience, one I'll never forget. Very vivid memories. Much love, keep seeking. 😎

[@manunui871]

Did you meet Melva?

[@gamps2771]

Isn’t Tristan da Cuna the most isolated island?

[@donwood2972]

I really enjoyed this but for one thing: It was way tooooo short! Loved it! Great filming and story. I would love to go here and now I've been here through your eyes. Thank you very much! 🥰

[@thevivekmathema]

i am speachless.amazing! travel back in time!