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 sold for £6,500 at auction. Captain Cook was sent as far south as possible to determine if there was any great southern ...

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.

A museum dedicated to 18th Century British explorer Captain James Cook has reopened for the season, but future funding for ...

A museum dedicated to 18th Century British explorer Captain James Cook has reopened for the season, but the benefactor helping fund it remains a mystery.The Captain Cook Birthplace Museum in ...

He chose similar ships for his voyages, and his knowledge of their ... The Life and Achievements of Captain James Cook, R.N., F.R.S. Explorer, Navigator, Surveyor and Physician.

Captain Clerke took command of Cook’s ships Resolution and Discovery and prepared to resume Cook’s third Pacific voyage by searching for the Northwest Passage, a sea route linking the Pacific ...

This Maori knife is thought to have been collected on one of Captain Cook's voyages during the 18th century. Many Maori woodcarvings were treasured objects that became precious and sacred heirlooms.

Press the question mark key to get the keyboard shortcuts for changing dates. Hotel Captain Cook is frequently tagged as Anchorage's only luxury hotel, and, in truth, it really is. The giant ...

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 ...