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Are the oceans really free for all? Find out what could be done to protect marine environments – and who has the power to make it happen

He was certainly mercurial and brilliant, and quite possibly lustful and in the grip of dark and foreign powers. King Charles II was, however, one of the nation's most interesting and beguiling rulers.

Join us for a planetarium show in Spanish, presented live by an astronomer

Enjoy an afternoon of singing, songwriting and wellness for the African and African-Caribbean community

Explorer Matthew Flinders was the first man to circumnavigate Australia and popularised the name 'Australia' in his book, Voyage to Terra Australis.

If you see two objects in the sky that appear close together, you may be witnessing a 'conjunction'

Learn about the origins of Bonfire Night or Guy Fawkes Night, and find out more about the history of the Gunpowder Plot.

From weddings and holidays to hope for the new year, learn more about the history of tea traditions in China - and find out how to prepare for your very own Chinese tea ceremony

Polaris is the brightest star in the Ursa Minor constellation, and for centuries was used by sailors for navigating at sea.

Christmas as we know it today is largely down to the Victorians and their love of the festive season.