James Cook, 29 April 1770 This is the moment, 250 years ago, that two worlds collided. In a hostile encounter, British explorer Captain James Cook stepped off HMS Endeavour and onto the ...

The four spears were taken by Captain Cook's crew during their first contact with Australia in 1770. Captain Cook Square is being redeveloped into a leisure destination to attract new businesses.

In collaboration with the National Museum of Australia's exhibition marking the 250th anniversary of Captain Cook's voyage to Australia,This Place: View From the Shore focuses on the history and ...

Halcyon leucocephala, grey-headed kingfisher. Annotated watercolour painting by Georg Forster, made during James Cook’s second voyage to explore the southern seas, 1772-75. Captain James Cook's ...

A medal marking Captain James Cook's second voyage of discovery in 1772 has ... interest from collectors in South America, the US and Australia, particularly those interested in naval history ...

When Lieutenant James Cook and the crew of HMB Endeavour stepped ashore in Botany Bay in April 1770 – during their exploration of Australia ... from Cook’s Pacific voyage.

Series editor John Farren writes: In the late 18th century Captain James Cook led three great voyages of discovery which would push the borders of the British Empire to the ends of the earth.

Some amazing history from the Captain Cook's first Voyage to Australia, doing the laundry, making new friends and snorkelling. Multiple local super funds hit by co-ordinated cyberattack No more ...