A 19th century uniform with a dramatic history is on display at the National Maritime Museum. Come behind the scenes to ...

Find out more about the ancient names associated with the Moon - and what they mean Blue moons, Harvest moons, Worm moons? Find out more about the ancient names associated with the phases of the Moon ...

Sergio Díaz Ruiz uses satellite imagery to explore climate change by creating an image of Earth as it might be analysed by a ...

Resilience seeks to highlight the exceptional work of artists from the Black community who have established an art practice. This event is hosted by south London arts organisation The Collective ...

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Discover epic stories of exploration and endeavour that have shaped our world today The National Maritime Museum is free, and you not need to book. However, if you would like to guarantee entry and ...

Henry VIII is one of history's most famous monarchs and best known for his six marriages Henry VIII (1509-1547) is one of history’s most famous monarchs. His radical political and religious upheavals ...

An ingenious disguise. A precious heirloom. Discover the story behind this remarkable uniform, now on display at the National Maritime Museum ...

Crew List: Agreements and Official Logs for Ship Warden Court, Official Number 58516 (Manuscript) 1915 RSS/CL/1915/3368/89 Crew List: Agreements and Official Logs for Ship Warden Court, Official ...

An eclipse of the Sun occurs when the Moon moves directly between the Sun and the Earth. During a solar eclipse, the Earth is basically in the Moon's shadow. Because the Moon is much smaller than the ...

Discover the true story of Charles Hare, the 19th-century midshipman who used a French officer's uniform to pull off a daring prison break ...