What these spears tell us about Captain Cook’s contact with Indigenous people
We however thought it no improper measure to take away with us all the lances which we could find about the houses, amounting ...
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Jason Wing peels the different layers of Cook’s encounter with Gweagal people 250 years ago
, is a masterful depiction of both sides of Cook’s story. One can see the accepted and widespread colonial narrative. But, by following a process built in the artwork, one starts uncovering ...
来自MSN11 个月
Aboriginal spears returned from Britain to Australia after 250 years
When Cook landed on the shores at Kamay (Botany Bay) in 1770 his arrival was resisted by Gweagal men, the indigenous Australian people of the area. Soon afterwards, the British crew took 40 spears ...
SBS11 个月
'Survivors from a moment in time': Ancient spears handed back
Forty spears were recorded as being taken by Captain Cook from the villages of the Gweagal people. It’s not clear what happened to the rest. Noeleen Timbery hopes more will be discovered.
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Four Aboriginal spears repatriated to Australia after more than 250 years
Four Aboriginal spears that were brought to England by Captain James Cook more than 250 years ago have been repatriated to Australia in a ceremony at Trinity College in Cambridge. The artefacts ...