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The Life and Legacy of Captain James Cook: A Pioneer of Pacific Exploration

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Early Life and Naval Career Captain James Cook was born on October 27, 1728, in Marton, Yorkshire, England, into a family of humble origins. His father, a Scottish farm labourer, and his mother, a local woman of Yorkshire descent, provided a modest upbringing that did not initially suggest the extraordinary journey Cook was destined to […]

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Unearthing the Maya Civilization: A 3,000-Year-Old City Discovery in Northern Guatemala

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Introduction to the Maya Civilization The Maya civilization is one of the most remarkable and enduring cultures in human history, with its origins tracing back to around 2600 BCE on the Yucatán Peninsula. This ancient civilization is renowned for its immense contributions to various fields, including astronomy, mathematics, and architecture, establishing itself as a significant

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Sri Vijaya Puram: A Historical Insight into Port Blair’s Transformation

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The Renaming of Port Blair Port Blair, the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, has undergone a significant transformation with its renaming to Sri Vijaya Puram. This change is an integral part of the Indian government’s initiative to remove colonial legacies from the country’s history. The city was originally named after Archibald Blair, a

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