10 May 2018
Thomas Boteler’s African Adventure
A Royal Navy officer's personal illustrated account of a long surveying voyage mapping the African coast, 1821-1826.
22 Dec 2021
Three portraits, one unique display – the Armada Portraits of Elizabeth I
In February 2020, the three surviving Armada portraits of Queen Elizabeth I went on display together for the first time in their history. As the National Portrait Gallery’s portrait leaves Greenwich, we reflect on what we learned from bringing the three paintings together.
15 Sep 2017
Top 10 astrophotography tips
Astrophotographers share their tips and tricks for taking the perfect astronomy photo.
20 Feb 2018
Total War and the March towards Votes for Women
Discover records relating to the Women’s Royal Naval Service in this new Caird Library and Archive display, February - June 2018. 
19 Nov 2025
Unfit for service: healthcare and welfare in Nelson's Navy
Hidden in the seemingly mundane bureaucratic letters of the Royal Navy lie some fascinating insights into the role of the British state in providing healthcare and welfare to ill and injured seamen.
25 Apr 2023
Ups and downs: the journal of an emigrant to Australia
This blog looks at the entertaining diaries of James Anthony Gardner, written on his passage to New South Wales in 1829
08 May 2020
VE Day 2020: searching Second World War Merchant Navy records
Merchant Seamen death records are key resources for anyone hoping to understand the history of the Merchant Navy during the Second World War.