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Astronomers and the anarchist bomber
In 1894 international terrorism made its UK debut just outside the Royal Observatory. It created a gory mess and an enduring mystery.
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Tsunamis
A tsunami is a wave, or a series of waves, caused by some activity on the seabed or at the surface. They can be hugely destructive to life on Earth.
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Submarine volcanoes
Submarine volcanoes are found deep on the ocean floor. They can erupt just as violently as volcanoes found on dry land
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Elizabeth I and the Spanish Armada
In December 1587 Queen Elizabeth I put Lord Howard of Effingham in charge of England's defence against the Spanish Armada.
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The magnetic Mr. Halley
Discover the work of Edmond Halley, the pioneering astronomer and mathematician
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Great Eastern
The Great Eastern was a huge steamship launched in 1858, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. The ship was so big it wasn't fit for purpose
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Queen Elizabeth I’s speech to the troops at Tilbury
It has become one of the defining speeches in British history - read the words Elizabeth is supposed to have said in full
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Greek fire
Greek fire was a weapon used by the Byzantine Empire in naval warfare. It was effective as it continued to burn on water.