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What was the Christmas Star?
From comets to supernova explosions, discover some of the theories about the Star of Bethlehem
Learning Projects and Partnerships
Learn more about projects and partnerships for learners at the National Maritime Museum, the Queen's House and Cutty Sark.
Maritime History and Culture Seminars
Our free series of talks covers a range of fascinating subjects, from maritime art and naval strategy to Black History and museum exhibitions
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Wayne Binitie and the art of climate change
Artist Wayne Binitie explores how ice cores can help us reckon with our changing world
Tannoy Takeover
Explore the October 2019 Tannoy Takeover from our Young Creatives led by Artists Rebecca Bellantoni and Rowdy SS
Ocean Court prize giveaway
Enter for the chance to win a bundle of ocean-related gifts, plus a Royal Museums Greenwich Single Membership
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Captain Bell and the River Plate
This month we take a look into Archive and Library item MSS/75/130/2 concerning Captain Frederick Secker Bell (1897-1973). Bell was educated at the Royal Naval Colleges at Dartmouth, Osborne, Isle of Wight and the Royal Navy Staff College at Greenwich. He served on board the battleship HMS Canada at the battle of Jutland in 1916, received his Captaincy in December 1938 and took command of HMS Exeter a month prior to the declaration of war on September 3 1939.
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History of Antarctic explorers
From first sighting to reaching the South Pole, discover the history of exploring Antarctica
AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership studentship: Henrietta Maria’s court performances
AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership studentship: Henrietta Maria’s court performances