At the bottom of a harbour on the east coast of the United States lies a shipwreck recently declared by researchers to be one of the most famous vessels in history. Captain Cook's HMS Endeavour saw ...
We take a deep dive into Cook's life and legacy with Cliff Thornton, who is a member of the Captain Cook Society. 250 Years Ago, Captain Cook Embarked On First Of Three Voyages On this day 250 years ...
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Each Monday, this column turns a page in history to explore the discoveries, events and people ...
February 14 is most commonly known as Valentine's Day, but for many people of the Pacific, it also carries another significance — it's the day British naval captain James Cook died in Hawaii. Cook ...
On October 27, 1728, James Cook was born in a small town in northern England. Apprenticed to a shipowner, he eventually joined the Royal Navy, and is remembered today as Captain Cook. In a series of ...
A shipwreck in Newport Harbour, Rhode Island, has been positively identified as being Captain Cook's HMS Endeavour (replica pictured) At the bottom of a harbour on the east coast of the United States ...
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