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Explore the myth, discover the truth: Pirates at the National Maritime Museum is now open
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What does a carved coconut shell have to do with one of the most deadly pirates in history? Dr Robert Blyth follows the story of Bartholomew Roberts, and the 'forgotten pirate hunter' Captain Chaloner Ogle
The art of piracy: imagining the world of Zheng Yi Sao
A series of illustrations by Livia Giorgina Carpineto brings the world of notorious pirate queen Zheng Yi Sao to life
Night Sky Highlights - April 2025
Discover what to see in the night sky this April, from the Lyrid meteor shower to bright inner planets, and more.
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Second China War Medal 1857-60 (War medal)
Miniature: Second China War Medal 1857-60 (Miniature medal)
Second China War Medal 1857-60 (War medal)
Second China War Medal 1857-60 (War medal)
The China War 1857. Three of HM Ships bombarding; ship's boats inshore (Drawing)
The China War 1857. Two ship's boats firing, going in. Two on right of Island (Drawing)
The China War 1857. Conflagration at night, burning of part of Canton? (Drawing)
Second China War Medal 1857-60 (War medal)
Second China War Medal 1857-60 (War medal)
Second China War Medal 1857-60 (War medal)
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The Civil War in China: Expedition of Imperialists, Headed by British Officers, to Fungwha – Landing at Fangchow Bridge, the Scene of Slaughter and Destruction by the Rebels (Drawing)
The Civil War in China: Expedition of Imperialists, headed by British Officers to Fungwha. Bombardment of the East Gate by field pieces of HMS Encounter and Sphinx (Drawing)
The Capture of Ningpo: Storming Party under Lieut. Davis Holding a Gateway Between the Salt and East Gates: Death of Lieut. Cornewall, R.N. (Drawing)
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