Series editor John Farren writes: In the late 18th century Captain James Cook led three great voyages of discovery which would push the borders of the British Empire to the ends of the earth.

250 years after Captain James Cook began his epic exploration of the Pacific, Sam Neill journeys in his wake uncovering stories that resonate from those times on both sides of the beach. Watch all ...

An exact replica of HMS Endeavour has been bought for £1.5million - and the new owners plan to retrace Captain Cook's legendary world voyages. The Endeavour is currently moored in Whitby harbour, near ...