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

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

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 ...

Catalogue Section: Public records: records of the central administration of the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy ...

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

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 ...

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 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 ...

Lifeline, water source, sewer? Follow the murky story of London's relationship with the Thames The River Thames is London's lifeline: source of water and food, hub for trade and a place for pageantry.

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 ...

Inspired by Cutty Sark's ornate exterior, come along and try your hand at gilding in time for the festive season. We'll be making gilded Christmas decorations and getting playful with all things gold ...