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This month we investigate an Archive and Library oversize pamphlet (PBB9342) entitled Freude und Arbeit (Joy and Work) dated 1938, Germany.

Artist Sarah Garrod considers her changing relationship with the sea, and the 'watery magic' of wet process photography

Discover just some of the stories recently discovered in the medical records of the Dreadnought Seamen's Hospital.

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.

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

What was the race to the South Pole and who reached it first?

The art of tattooing has existed for many centuries, across different cultures. We list 10 interesting facts about them and what they mean.

The South Sea Bubble was the financial collapse of the South Sea Company in 1720. The company was formed to supply slaves to Spanish America.

An important part of Henry VIII's legacy was his establishment of the Royal Navy, encouraging shipbuilding and creating dockyards