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Discover some of the surprising entries recently discovered in the medical records of the Dreadnought Seamen’s Hospital. Are you able to join our transcription project and help to unearth more?

From films to installations, discover a range of creative pieces at Royal Museums Greenwich inspired by this historical event

Who is YOUR Astronomy Photographer of the Year for 2023? Vote for your favourite image in the People's Choice Award and have your say in the world's biggest space photography competition

Learn how Wioletta Katarzyna Kulig made her self-portrait print of the Sun, shortlisted in 2023's Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition

This blog looks at two very different accounts of a Christmas meal - that of a Scottish man emigrating to Australia in 1879 and of a young Admiral, Sir George James Perceval, 6th Earl of Egmont, in 1806

Refined, stylish, revolutionary – the white cube of the Queen's House influenced centuries of British architecture

See work produced by Rathfern Primary School as part of World Oceans Day 2022

Time at sea is by its very nature isolating, and even on a very short voyage a strong sense of community, albeit a temporary one, is often created. Traditions, ritual and celebrations are an important part of ensuring unity and staving off boredom.

What did the Van de Veldes use to create their detailed ship portraits and maritime sketches?

In this blog we look at cartographer John Rocque's An Exact Survey of the Cities of London and Westminster, ‘the outstanding plan of the capital in the eighteenth century’