On this day in 1970, sailors' daily rum ration – a tradition dating back to the glory days of the Royal Navy – was abolished, ...

From delicate pintxos to hearty steaks, sample the Basque region's fresh ingredients and potent flavors with these essential ...

All you need to know about Norway cruising: best fjords in Norway, ports and the ships with itineraries cruising the ...

A team of marine archaeologists from Iceland, Flinders University (Australia), and the German Maritime Museum in Bremerhaven has launched a new investigation exploring the historic maritime landscape ...

From scenic coastal shores to peaceful country meanders and vibrant historic waterways the author of a new guide chooses her favourite ...

Described as "an atmospheric place of narrow alleyways and picturesque old buildings" by VisitScotland, Dysart is a proper ...

In his analysis of the Estado da Índia, which was the official name of the Portuguese Empire, George Winius distinguished ...

Though it is almost forgotten today - suppressed, perhaps, by some squeamish historians - the Muslim trade in both black ...

San Diego Comic-Con has already delivered some big surprises, and DC had several of their up their sleeve, including a brand ...

Pigeons have an incredible level of intelligence, allowing them to remember and recognize people and places they return to ...

The quay was located at the 16th century, Grade-II listed, Island House in Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, and would have been ...

The quay was discovered in Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, and would have been used for ships and boats to dock and load cargo or ...