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Find out more about the remarkable legacy of HMS Beagle. 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. 28 Apr 2020 Shipwreck, sickness and pirates: the dangers of working for the East India Company In this blog we uncover some of the stories which our archives can tell us of the dangers of working in the British Empire in the service of the East India Company 20 Apr 2020 Night sky highlights - May 2020 Discover what to see in the sky during May 2020, including the Eta Aquarids meteor shower. 02 Apr 2020 Beneath the Earth's surface: using X-rays to find out how globes were made Table globes are truly beautiful objects, with historic representations of the Earth and stars captured in intricate detail. But take a look beneath the surface and the marvels get more mysterious... 31 Mar 2020 Night sky highlights - April 2020 Discover what to see in the sky during April 2020, including the Lyrids meteor shower. 25 Mar 2020 Dealing with self-isolation: a desert island guide from the real Robinson Crusoe Think you're struggling with social distancing? At least you haven't started singing to goats... Curator Jeremy Michell uncovers the remarkable real-life story of island isolation which inspired Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe. First Prev … Page 25 Page 26 Current page 27 Page 28 Page 29 … Next Last
