History of Aotearoa New Zealand

163 - Crossing the Line

History of Aotearoa New Zealand

Show Notes

Cook's expedition finally gets underway as they sail across the Atlantic bound for the South Pacific. But not before they get into a spot of bother in Rio along the way...

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