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A nation of explorers? Poll reveals that nearly a quarter of Brits have never even visited SCOTLAND
Britain has produced some of the world's greatest explorers, but Captain James Cook and Francis Drake may well be spinning in ...
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James Cook statue spoiled by vandals
SYDNEY — Vandals in Australia poured red paint over a statue of famed British explorer James Cook, officials said Friday ahead of large anti-colonial protests expected over the weekend.
Captain Cook statue disfigured and painted red in Sydney ahead of Australia Day
A statue of British explorer Captain James Cook in a suburb of Sydney has been vandalised ahead of Australia Day, the second ...
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Canoe Wipeout at 20-Foot Waimea Bay Wins $5,000 (Video)
The art of outrigger canoe surfing is an ancient Polynesian tradition, with British explorer Captain James Cook first encountering Tahitian natives riding waves in boats as early as 1777.
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Explorers to the fore when James May's new tour hits the road in October
TV presenter James May will premiere a landmark live theatre show across the UK this October, bringing to life the stories of ...