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Artemis Programme: what you need to know about NASA’s Moon missions
NASA's Artemis missions aim to land the first woman and person of colour on the Moon, create a lunar base, and lay the groundwork for a future trip to Mars!
Object Handling Volunteers at the National Maritime Museum
Find out more about object handling at the National Maritime Museum
'How to': Resources for Parents and Carers
Explore the tips and resources recommended by speakers from across the 'How to' series.
What is a supermoon?
A supermoon occurs when the Moon is at its closest point along its orbit to the Earth at the same time as a full moon
21 Sep 2020
Pastoral care on the waterfront: The work of St Andrew’s Waterside Church Mission
In this blog we take a look at a handwritten diary by the clergy of the St Andrew's Waterside Church Mission between 1887-1905. While seamen have faced many dangers and uncertainties at sea, mission societies such as St Andrew's have supported and cared for their welfare through religious services and the provision of books - both at sea and on land.
Science fiction meets science fact: how film inspired the Moon landing
The Moon has been a destination in the human imagination long before we could travel there, from the 'first science fiction narrative' by Lucian of Samosata in the 2nd century CE to the sci-fi movies of the early 20th century. 
Moon landing conspiracy theories, debunked
The Moon landings were faked. Apollo 11 didn't happen. Humans never set foot on the Moon. Heard all this before?
What do astronauts eat in space?
How are foods and drinks prepared for the long journey into space? How do the astronauts eat and drink?
26 Mar 2019
What caused the disappearance of the Flannan Isle lighthouse keepers?
Were the lighthouse keepers on Flannan Island swept away? Or did something darker take place that night?
Elizabeth I in film and TV
All sorts of incredible actors have taken on the role from Glenda Jackson to Judi Dench and now, with the release of Mary, Queen of Scots, Margot Robbie. But how exactly do these films represent her?