2024年12月3日 · When the Lapita people set sail from the Bismarck Archipelago for the vast blue horizon of the Pacific Ocean, they were beginning the most incredible journey the world has ever seen. Now,...

2024年10月20日 · Below is a look at the critical events, notable people, and important dates that have shaped Vanuatu’s history. The earliest settlers of Vanuatu, known as the Lapita people, arrived around 3,000 years ago. They were skilled navigators and agriculturalists who spread their culture across the Pacific.

2015年6月28日 · The compass came to Europe around 1200 AD and probably came from China, although the Italians claim (not very seriously) that Favio Gioia invented it. The polar star as we now know it has only been used for about 1500 years, if that.

2025年1月12日 · Understanding ancient compass systems necessitates a look into their historical context, magnetic principles, and the interplay of celestial navigation techniques. This multifaceted approach unveils how these tools laid the groundwork for modern navigational practices.

With its core components including the magnetic needle, compass rose, and gimbal, a compass provides users with a precise way to determine their bearings. From ancient civilizations to modern-day adventurers, compasses have played a vital role in shaping history.

2025年1月18日 · Discover 12 ancient compass examples, revealing the essential history of navigation tools, including magnetite, astrolabes, and armillary spheres, showcasing maritime, astronomical, and geographical innovations.

The ancient customs of the Ni-Vanuatu meant that land was held in trust for future generations by the current custodians; Europeans viewed it more as a commodity and owned about 30% of the land area.

2024年12月5日 · The compass has played a pivotal role in human exploration and cartography since its inception. Its historical significance can be traced back to ancient China around the 1st century CE, where the earliest forms of the magnetic compass were used for divination purposes.

The Teouma site, on Efate in central Vanuatu, was uncovered during quarrying in 2003 and has proved to be one of the most significant discoveries to date for the colonisation of Remote Oceania. Not only did it bring to light a fine assemblage of the famously diagnostic Lapita ceramics, but a cemetery of more than 25 individuals along with the pots.

2025年1月1日 · The oldest and most familiar type of compass is the magnetic compass, which is used in different forms in aircraft, ships, and land vehicles and by surveyors.