Navigating the Unknown
Polynesians mastered the art of navigating the vast Pacific Ocean without advanced tools, relying on their deep understanding of the sea. In contrast, European navigators faced perilous challenges due to their larger ships and the hidden dangers of the ocean, leading to numerous shipwrecks. The quest to determine longitude became a critical issue, prompting the British Parliament to offer a substantial prize for a solution, highlighting the importance of time in navigation.In this clip
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