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The Amazing Life and Strange Death of Captain Cook

Name: The Amazing Life and Strange Death of Captain Cook
Released: 2012-07-26
Cast: John Green

Series: Crash Course World History

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A episode from Crash Course World History, Season 1, Episode 27.

At a Glance

Release DateJuly 26, 2012

TypeEpisode

LanguageEnglish

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Seasons1

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Synopsis

In which John Green teaches you about the life and death of one of history's great explorers, Captain James Cook of the British Navy. He charted large swaths of the Pacific ocean, laid claim to Australia and New Zealand, and died a bizarre death in the Sandwich Islands, which are now called the Hawaiian Islands. Exactly how and why Captain Cook was killed in Hawaii is a long-running historical debate. John presents two interpretations of the event, and talks about what the differing interpretations say about history. It turns out how the story is told depends on who is doing the storytelling, and people from different backgrounds can interpret events in very different ways. Also, there is a celebration and a moustache involved in this episode, so you definitely don't want to miss it.

Cast

John Green

Series Binge Profile

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