The threat to the Crown from Catholic forces continued to grow for Queen Elizabeth I during the 1580s. Catholic Europe was outraged by the regicide of a Catholic monarch and Mary's execution played ...

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

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

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 ...

Three portraits, one historic exhibition: don't miss your last chance to see the Armada Portraits of Elizabeth I for free at the Queen’s House in Greenwich. The Armada Portrait of Elizabeth I is one ...

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 ...

The first play by William Shakespeare believed to have been performed at sea was Hamlet in 1607. William Shakespeare (1564–1616) is one of the most celebrated playwrights in the English language. The ...

Astronomer and author Brendan Owens examines the challenges of sending humans to Mars - and what the future holds for our study of the Red Planet ...

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 ...

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