Tattooing in Western culture owes its popularity to the sailors of the 1700s, who were inspired by the tattooed indigenous people they…
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How did the Royal Navy deal with pirates in their 17th century heyday?…
According to military historian Saul David: ‘Given that the recent tempo of military operations for British and US forces is higher than it…
In our monthly study of the conflicts that lie behind treasured campaign medals, this month, we examine the conflicts behind the British South Africa Company…
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One of our features this month deals with the importance of aerial photo-reconnaissance during the Second World War. To help explain exactly…









