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The Spice Islands (Malaku, or the Moluccas) are a small group of islands to the north-east of Indonesia, between Celebes and New Guinea. They include Halmahera (the largest), Seram, Buru, Ambon, Ternate, and Tidore and the Aru and Kai island. They were known for being the largest producers of mace, nutmeg, cloves and pepper in the world.

Roald Amundsen is one of history's most celebrated explorers, famous for navigating the North-West Passage and being the first to reach the South Pole.

From handwritten manuscripts and letters to photographs and sketches, discover how this intriguing collection has been catalogued by the Library and Archive team

This blog takes a look at an almost five-hundred-year-old geographical text in the Caird Library and Archive.

Follow the key events in Captain Cook's life of adventure from a simple start to global fame and a grisly death

The ship's biscuit was an important part of the sailor's sea diet before the introduction of canned foods.

Alan Villiers was a distinguished sailor, author and photographer. His work vividly records the period of early 20th century maritime history.

The gold lace on naval officers' uniforms has traditionally be used to indicate rank. But what are its origins?

Where 'left' and 'right' could lead to confusion, 'port' and 'starboard' are perfectly clear and unambiguous to a seafarer.

The hornpipe dance hasn't always been associated with sailors and dancing on deck.