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Health in the 17th century
Next time you reach for a painkiller, be grateful you weren't relying on Stuart medical treatments.
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Ocean: above and below
Dive into an ocean adventure with free activities every day at the National Maritime Museum this summer!
Royal Observatory closures
Check temporary closures at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich that may affect your visit
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Why are there three versions of the Armada Portrait?
The Armada Portrait is one of the most famous portraits of Elizabeth I – but did you know there are multiple versions of the same painting?
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The Ocean Map
Play on the giant map of the ocean at the National Maritime Museum, and discover the wonders of our watery world
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HMS Captain: Technological Triumph to Tragedy
Discover the fate of the Victorian Navy’s most revolutionary warship in a special lecture held at the Royal Geographical Society
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Jeanne Baret: the first woman to sail around the world
Discover the remarkable story of Jeanne Baret - a tale of disguise, deception, daring and danger at sea
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Water and the sea in Shakespeare's plays
Explore how water and the sea seeps into Shakespeare's works with the National Maritime Museum