Colonial explorer stole Aboriginal spears in 1770. Centuries later, they'll return to Australia

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Four Aboriginal spears taken by British explorer James Cook in 1770, thought to be some of the oldest surviving artifacts collected by any European from Australia, will be repatriated to the La Perouse Aboriginal community, Cambridge University announced.

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