See a photo of Captain James Cook's sextant, which resides at the British National Maritime Museum in London. Learn why this object is important for modern research and what it represents in European history.

A engaging biography of the great British explorer that discusses not only his contributions to expanding the British empire but also his work in the prevention of scurvy. Archived.

What does "Aloha" mean in Hawaiian? Use this site from the Library of Congress to find out interesting facts about Hawaii.