The History and Science of Boats: From Magellan to Modern Ships

The video explores the concept of circumnavigation and the historical significance of boats, starting from the Mesolithic era with the Pesa Canoe. It delves into the principle of buoyancy, explaining how objects float by displacing water. The video further explains how massive steel ships remain buoyant due to the air inside them, despite steel's density. Finally, it highlights the importance of navigational tools and inventions that facilitated sea voyages.

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