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Explore the history and science of Greenwich, the home of the Prime Meridian and Greenwich Mean Time. Visit the Royal Observatory, Cutty Sark, National Maritime Museum and Queen's House, and enjoy planetarium shows, exhibitions and events.
Is noon 12 am or 12 pm? - Royal Museums Greenwich
Learn the difference between noon and midnight, and why they are not the same as 12 am or 12 pm on a 12-hour clock. Discover the history and science of time and space at the home of Greenwich Mean Time.
RMS Titanic facts - Royal Museums Greenwich
2019年4月15日 · Learn about the history, design and fate of the RMS Titanic, the largest and most famous ship of its time. Find out how it differed from its sister ships Olympic and Britannic, and what life was like on board.
History of Antarctic explorers | Royal Museums Greenwich
Learn about the history of Antarctic exploration from first sighting to reaching the South Pole, and the 'race' to the pole by Scott, Amundsen and Shackleton. The web page covers the key events, expeditions, discoveries and challenges of polar exploration from the 7th century to …
Space race timeline - Royal Museums Greenwich
2021年2月20日 · Learn about the key events and achievements that shaped the 20th Century competition between the US and the USSR for space supremacy. The space race started on 2 August 1955, when the USSR responded to the US announcement of their intent to launch the first artificial satellite.
Tudor fashion - Royal Museums Greenwich
Learn about the types, styles and influences of Tudor fashion for men and women, from Catherine of Aragon to Elizabeth I. See portraits, sumptuary laws, colours and terms of Tudor clothing.
What is the Prime Meridian - and why is it in Greenwich?
Learn why the Prime Meridian, the imaginary line that separates east and west, is in Greenwich and how it was chosen. Explore the history of the Royal Observatory, the instruments that defined the Meridian and the global time system based on Greenwich Mean Time.
Sir Francis Drake facts - Royal Museums Greenwich
Learn about the life and achievements of Sir Francis Drake, the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe and a privateer who raided Spanish ships and colonies. Find out his nickname, his burial place, his role in the slave trade and more.
Sea Shanty Facts, History and Meanings - Royal Museums Greenwich
2021年1月5日 · Learn about the origin, types and cultural influences of sea shanties, traditional songs sung by sailors at sea. Discover how these songs helped coordinate work, relieve boredom and express identity on board ship.
Elizabeth I and the Earl of Essex - Royal Museums Greenwich
Learn how Robert Devereux, the 2nd Earl of Essex, rose and fell from favour with Queen Elizabeth I, and how his rebellion led to his execution in 1601. Explore the collections and stories of Royal Museums Greenwich related to Elizabeth I and her reign.