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380. Captain Cook: History’s Greatest Explorer (Part 1)
The Rest Is History
The Quest for Terra Australis: Balancing Continents and Scientific Ambitions
This chapter delves into the historical theories surrounding the mythical southern continent, Terra Australis, which was thought to counterbalance the landmasses of the Northern Hemisphere. It highlights how this belief fueled scientific exploration and ambition during the scientific revolution, intertwining astronomy and geographical speculation.
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