Little Known Tale in Hawaii History Author:Alton Pryor Hawaii was not always the paradise the tourist sees. The history of Hawaii was turbulent and soul wrenching. Taboos were placed on commoners by royalty that would make slavery seem a pleasure. Women were forbidden to eat with men. Men and women had separate eating houses but a common sleeping house. Women were forbidden from entering the heia... more »u (temples) or the men's house.« less