How did Captain James Cook's scientific voyage of 1768 become a mission for the British empire?
While expanding knowledge of Pacific geography and natural history, Captain Cook was under secret orders to claim lands for Britain.
Professor Suzannah Lipscomb and Dr Sarah Easterby-Smith explore this legendary expedition which combined science, commerce and colonial expansion.
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When Europeans reached Australia
Magellan: The First Man to Sail the World
Presented by Professor Suzannah Lipscomb. The researcher is Max Wintle, audio editor is Amy Haddow and the producer is Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.
All music courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.
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