Beyond the New World: A 16th century Spanish colony and its impact on indigenous populations in the Solomon Islands

16世纪西班牙人的探险标志着所罗门群岛人和欧洲人之间的第一次接触。这些相互作用包括社会和经济谈判、冲突和潜在的生物影响，其长期后果尚未得到充分探讨或了解。然而，后来所罗门群岛的人口和社会政治结构可能源于这些交流。鉴于澳大利亚对这个近邻安全的承诺，这项研究将为理解美拉尼西亚-欧洲关系的长期历史和影响提供一个基准。与所罗门群岛博物馆的合作将加强和促进研究人员与文化和学术机构之间的联系。

The 16th Century Spanish explorations represent the first contacts between Solomon Islanders and Europeans. These interactions encompassed social and economic negotiations, conflicts and potential biological impacts whose long-term consequences have not yet been adequately explored or understood. However, later Solomon Islands demography and socio-political structures may have their roots in these exchanges. Given Australia's commitment to the security of this near neighbour, this study will provide a benchmark for understanding the long-term history and influences within Melanesian-European relationships. Collaboration with the Solomon Islands Museum will strengthen and promote links between researchers and cultural and academic institutions.