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In August 1945, a single decision changed the course of history and introduced a weapon unlike anything the world had ever seen. The choice to drop the atomic bomb didn’t just end World War II; it opened the nuclear age and sparked debates that continue to this day. Was it necess ...  Show more

In 480 BC, the most powerful empire on Earth set out to crush a collection of small, divided Greek city-states. On land, defeat seemed inevitable. But at sea, in a narrow strait near a small island called Salamis, everything changed. Through strategy, deception, and sheer determi ...  Show more

Through his voyages in the eighteenth century, Captain Cook’s work as an explorer contributed to startling advances in scientific knowledge, and mapped swathes of unplotted territory in both hemispheres. To many, he was regarded as one of the greatest explorers in human history, ...  Show more

Assassin’s Creed Rogue allows players to explore the icy landscapes and freezing oceans of the Arctic as it was during the Seven Years’ War. Appropriately, it also lets players hang around with one of history’s greatest explorers: Captain James Cook.

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Captain Cook was one of the greatest explorers of all time. And he also lived on of the most adventurous, exciting lives ever. On this episode we break down his discoveries and the strategies that allowed him to accomplish and discover so much. 00:00 - Introduction 09:00 - Ea ...  Show more

August 22, 1770. Explorer James Cook lays claim to New South Wales, Australia by raising the British flag on Possession Island. This episode originally aired in 2024. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more.History Daily is a co-production of Airship an ...  Show more