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Artist profile: Yinka Shonibare CBE
Yinka Shonibare's work Nelson's Ship in a Bottle was acquired by the National Maritime Museum in 2012
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Antarctica
Discover incredible facts about Antarctica, learn about past expeditions to the continent, and find out why it is the most inhospitable place on Earth
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Sailor-suits, identity and subculture
From brass buttons to bell-bottoms, garments traditionally worn at sea have long been adopted and adapted to create new fashions and statements.
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Nautical fashion: from the catwalk to the high street
Designers from Vivienne Westwood to Galliano and Chanel have all created collections inspired by naval wear and maritime culture.
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What is the transit of Mercury?
The last transit of Mercury took place on 11 November 2019. Find out more about the science behind this extremely rare astronomical event
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Planet Neptune
The planet Neptune is the furthest planet from the Sun and is orbited by Triton.
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Search for the Northwest Passage
For over 300 years explorers risked their lives to search the Arctic for a route between the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans