In the 250 years since he set sail from Plymouth, readings of James Cook’s three maritime expeditions have zigzagged as wildly as the drunken-looking course of his vessels around the islands of the ...

On this day 250 years ago, Captain James Cook was about to leave the island of Tahiti in search of a lost continent known as Terra Australis. Cook had been sent to the region by the British admiralty, ...

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 ...

English explorer Captain James Cook (1728 - 1779) proclaims New South Wales a British possession, shortly after his landing at Botany Bay. His ship, the Endeavour can be seen in the background.