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"Revisiting Captain James Cook's Legacy: Unpacking Western Exploration's Controversial Impact"

The legacy of Captain James Cook, the British explorer who put much of the Pacific Ocean on the map in the 1700s, is a subject of controversy. While some view him as a trailblazer, others see him as a symbol of imperialism and the "fatal impact" on Pacific Islanders. Cook's final voyage, which ended with his death in Hawaii, is being revisited and revised as the age of imperialism has not aged well. Despite the controversy, his name still lingers in various places, and efforts are being made to preserve and share the true history of Hawaii from the perspective of its native population.