Soliloquy
Naming in the âNewâ New World
European explorers named a few places after Old World sites in Australasia. Here is a quick summary of the âNewâ names in the South Pacific.
The March of Time
1943: GLOBE ILLUSTRATION: PACIFIC OCEAN REGION: Rising Sun flag on Japan w/ American flag on Hawaiian Islands & New Zealand. 'Gilbert Islands' highlighted, arrows converging from Hawaii, New Zealand. World War II, WWII.
MOT 1943: GLOBE ILLUSTRATION: PACIFIC OCEAN REGION: Rising Sun flag on Japan w/ American flag on Hawaiian Islands & New Zealand. 'Gilbert Islands' highlighted, arrows converging from Hawaii, New Zealand. World War II, WWII.
Curated Video
This Train Runs Through New Zealand Earthquake Country 😳 Mighty Trains | Smithsonian Channel
New Zealand’s South Island lies on one of the world’s most seismically active regions with over 15,000 earthquakes a year. Undeterred, the Coastal Pacific train runs through the country’s idyllic Pacific coast with carefree abandon....
The March of Time
Map Australia New Zealand
MOT 1942: MAP: Australia. MAP: South Pacific Islands (Netherlands Indies Singapore) Japan Australia & New Zealand.
Curated Video
Auckland: A City of Lovers and Cultural Treasures
Welcome to this video where we delve into the wonders of Auckland, New Zealand's vibrant and diverse city. Join us as we uncover the rich history, cultural heritage, and culinary delights that make Auckland a must-visit destination.
Curated Video
The Amazing Life and Strange Death of Captain Cook: Crash Course World History
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...
Curated Video
The Amazing Life and Strange Death of Captain Cook Crash Course World History
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...
Curated Video
When Earth Erupts- Subduction Zone
For more, visit http://science.discovery.com | Just outside New Zealand, White Island sits at the junction of the Pacific and Australian tectonic plates. At this point, the floor of the Pacific Ocean dives down deep below the Australian...
Epic History TV
World War One: 1914
World War One - 1914' is the first in a five-part series covering the Great War. This episode covers the rival alliances that dominated Europe in the build-up to war, the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente, and the fatal gunshots by...