Episodes

  • 030 - Bk III Ch XIV Our Arrival at the Cape of Good Hope and the Return of the Ship to England

    030 - Bk III Ch XIV Our Arrival at the Cape of Good Hope and the Return of the Ship to England
    Mar 5 2026
    In this captivating continuation of Cooks journey, we follow his westward expedition to Australia after his groundbreaking circumnavigation of New Zealand. Upon discovering the previously uncharted east coast, Cook first sighted Port Hicks before landing at Botany Bay, where he attempted to engage with the local indigenous people but faced challenges. As he navigated northward, he meticulously mapped around a thousand miles of coastline and stumbled upon the Great Barrier Reef, which led to a perilous encounter that nearly sank his ship. After enduring significant damage, Cook and his crew worked tirelessly for seven weeks to make extensive repairs on the mainland. With resilience, he continued his voyage to Cape York, the northernmost point of Australia, ultimately completing his remarkable circumnavigation of the globe through Batavia (modern Jakarta), the Cape of Good Hope, and St. Helena. - Summary by David Cole
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    45 mins
  • 029 - Bk III Ch XIII The Passage from Batavia to the Cape of Good Hope etc

    029 - Bk III Ch XIII The Passage from Batavia to the Cape of Good Hope etc
    Mar 5 2026
    In this captivating continuation of Cooks journey, we follow his westward expedition to Australia after his groundbreaking circumnavigation of New Zealand. Upon discovering the previously uncharted east coast, Cook first sighted Port Hicks before landing at Botany Bay, where he attempted to engage with the local indigenous people but faced challenges. As he navigated northward, he meticulously mapped around a thousand miles of coastline and stumbled upon the Great Barrier Reef, which led to a perilous encounter that nearly sank his ship. After enduring significant damage, Cook and his crew worked tirelessly for seven weeks to make extensive repairs on the mainland. With resilience, he continued his voyage to Cape York, the northernmost point of Australia, ultimately completing his remarkable circumnavigation of the globe through Batavia (modern Jakarta), the Cape of Good Hope, and St. Helena. - Summary by David Cole
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    34 mins
  • 027 - Bk III Ch XI Pt 2

    027 - Bk III Ch XI Pt 2
    Mar 5 2026
    In this captivating continuation of Cooks journey, we follow his westward expedition to Australia after his groundbreaking circumnavigation of New Zealand. Upon discovering the previously uncharted east coast, Cook first sighted Port Hicks before landing at Botany Bay, where he attempted to engage with the local indigenous people but faced challenges. As he navigated northward, he meticulously mapped around a thousand miles of coastline and stumbled upon the Great Barrier Reef, which led to a perilous encounter that nearly sank his ship. After enduring significant damage, Cook and his crew worked tirelessly for seven weeks to make extensive repairs on the mainland. With resilience, he continued his voyage to Cape York, the northernmost point of Australia, ultimately completing his remarkable circumnavigation of the globe through Batavia (modern Jakarta), the Cape of Good Hope, and St. Helena. - Summary by David Cole
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    29 mins
  • 026 - Bk III Ch XI Pt 1 Some Account of Batavia and the adjacent Country etc

    026 - Bk III Ch XI Pt 1 Some Account of Batavia and the adjacent Country etc
    Mar 5 2026
    In this captivating continuation of Cooks journey, we follow his westward expedition to Australia after his groundbreaking circumnavigation of New Zealand. Upon discovering the previously uncharted east coast, Cook first sighted Port Hicks before landing at Botany Bay, where he attempted to engage with the local indigenous people but faced challenges. As he navigated northward, he meticulously mapped around a thousand miles of coastline and stumbled upon the Great Barrier Reef, which led to a perilous encounter that nearly sank his ship. After enduring significant damage, Cook and his crew worked tirelessly for seven weeks to make extensive repairs on the mainland. With resilience, he continued his voyage to Cape York, the northernmost point of Australia, ultimately completing his remarkable circumnavigation of the globe through Batavia (modern Jakarta), the Cape of Good Hope, and St. Helena. - Summary by David Cole
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    32 mins
  • 025 - Bk III Ch X Pt 2

    025 - Bk III Ch X Pt 2
    Mar 5 2026
    In this captivating continuation of Cooks journey, we follow his westward expedition to Australia after his groundbreaking circumnavigation of New Zealand. Upon discovering the previously uncharted east coast, Cook first sighted Port Hicks before landing at Botany Bay, where he attempted to engage with the local indigenous people but faced challenges. As he navigated northward, he meticulously mapped around a thousand miles of coastline and stumbled upon the Great Barrier Reef, which led to a perilous encounter that nearly sank his ship. After enduring significant damage, Cook and his crew worked tirelessly for seven weeks to make extensive repairs on the mainland. With resilience, he continued his voyage to Cape York, the northernmost point of Australia, ultimately completing his remarkable circumnavigation of the globe through Batavia (modern Jakarta), the Cape of Good Hope, and St. Helena. - Summary by David Cole
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    23 mins
  • 024 - Bk III Ch X Pt 1 The Run from the Island of Savu to Batavia etc

    024 - Bk III Ch X Pt 1 The Run from the Island of Savu to Batavia etc
    Mar 5 2026
    In this captivating continuation of Cooks journey, we follow his westward expedition to Australia after his groundbreaking circumnavigation of New Zealand. Upon discovering the previously uncharted east coast, Cook first sighted Port Hicks before landing at Botany Bay, where he attempted to engage with the local indigenous people but faced challenges. As he navigated northward, he meticulously mapped around a thousand miles of coastline and stumbled upon the Great Barrier Reef, which led to a perilous encounter that nearly sank his ship. After enduring significant damage, Cook and his crew worked tirelessly for seven weeks to make extensive repairs on the mainland. With resilience, he continued his voyage to Cape York, the northernmost point of Australia, ultimately completing his remarkable circumnavigation of the globe through Batavia (modern Jakarta), the Cape of Good Hope, and St. Helena. - Summary by David Cole
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    24 mins
  • 023 - Bk III Ch IX Pt 2

    023 - Bk III Ch IX Pt 2
    Mar 5 2026
    In this captivating continuation of Cooks journey, we follow his westward expedition to Australia after his groundbreaking circumnavigation of New Zealand. Upon discovering the previously uncharted east coast, Cook first sighted Port Hicks before landing at Botany Bay, where he attempted to engage with the local indigenous people but faced challenges. As he navigated northward, he meticulously mapped around a thousand miles of coastline and stumbled upon the Great Barrier Reef, which led to a perilous encounter that nearly sank his ship. After enduring significant damage, Cook and his crew worked tirelessly for seven weeks to make extensive repairs on the mainland. With resilience, he continued his voyage to Cape York, the northernmost point of Australia, ultimately completing his remarkable circumnavigation of the globe through Batavia (modern Jakarta), the Cape of Good Hope, and St. Helena. - Summary by David Cole
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    27 mins