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    Turning our view of the world inside out: introducing the new Ocean Map The National Maritime Museum's Ocean Map reminds us just how much of the Earth is covered by water – and how important the ocean is to our planet
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21 May 2024
The Sailor
Sophie Warburton explores the story behind a portrait in Royal Museums Greenwich's collection and their connection with the sitter.
30 Apr 2024
Night Sky Highlights - May 2024
Discover what to see in May's night sky including the Eta Aquariid meteor shower, the crescent Moon next to the star Pollux, and galaxies in the spring sky.
17 Apr 2024
Exploring the Experiences of British Prisoners of War during the First World War
The turbulent years of the First World War witnessed a myriad of human experiences, among which the stories of British prisoners of war (POWs) stand as testaments to resilience, endurance, and the human spirit.
05 Apr 2024
Navigating My Sea
An art project for women: a creative journey of reflection, discovery and sharing
30 Mar 2024
Night sky highlights - April 2024
Discover what to see in April's night sky including Leo the lion, Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks and the Lyrid meteor shower.
26 Mar 2024
Telling the story of the Challenger Expedition, 1872–76
Daisy Chamberlain curated a recent display of Library and Archive materials relating to the Challenger Expedition (1872–76). Here she explores the hidden stories, scientific research and record of sailors' lives held within these materials.
07 Mar 2024
Campi Phlegraei: Sir William Hamilton’s account of eruptions of Mounts Vesuvius and Etna
In this blog we look at a beautifully illustrated account of some eruptions of Mount Vesuvius and Mount Etna by the British Envoy Extraordinary to the Court of Naples, Sir William Hamilton.
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