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Health in the 17th century

Next time you reach for a painkiller, be grateful you weren't relying on Stuart medical treatments.

Why are there three versions of the Armada Portrait?

The Armada Portrait is one of the most famous portraits of Elizabeth I – but did you know there are multiple versions of the same painting?

Jeanne Baret: the first woman to sail around the world

Discover the remarkable story of Jeanne Baret - a tale of disguise, deception, daring and danger at sea

Water and the sea in Shakespeare's plays

Explore how water and the sea seeps into Shakespeare's works with the National Maritime Museum

Astronomer Royal George Biddell Airy and his many measuring devices

George Biddell Airy was Astronomer Royal for much of the 19th century and amassed a treasure trove of data.

Sir George Biddell Airy

Astronomer George Biddell Airy designed the legendary Airy Transit Circle telescope which defined the Prime Meridian at the Royal Observatory Greenwich.

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Airy Transit Circle telescope

The Prime Meridian was defined at the Royal Observatory Greenwich by the legendary Airy Transit Circle telescope

Diwali recipes: sweet potato and quinoa bhel

Chef and author Mira Manek shares her Diwali family traditions, plus a perfect recipe for a day of celebrating

Beneath the Earth's surface: using X-rays to find out how globes were made

Table globes are truly beautiful objects, with historic representations of the Earth and stars captured in intricate detail. But take a look beneath the surface and the marvels get more mysterious...