Navigating Historical Misconceptions

This chapter explores Captain Cook's Endeavour voyage, revealing its impact on correcting Australian geographical misconceptions and the challenges of 17th-century navigation. It highlights encounters with indigenous populations across the Pacific and reflects on the broader implications of these colonial explorations. Through a deeper examination of historical narratives and individual objects from the Endeavour, the chapter emphasizes the importance of understanding the complexities of exploration and its lasting effects on indigenous cultures.