In the remote wilderness of southern South America, early explorers claimed to witness something extraordinary,giants towering above ordinary men. These weren't just myths or sailors’ tales. In 1766, ...

The historic Spanish galleon wowed Penarth and Barry locals as it passed the Vale on its way to dock at Bristol for a 10-day public visit.

At the height of the Spanish empire, the Manila galleon turned Acapulco into a hub for the entire world's trade networks.

Crew aboard Spanish trading ships departing from Manila may have introduced techniques for distilling coconut sap – helping ...

Finding an ink-free service member is infinitely more rare than the alternative, but that is a relatively new phenomenon.

Crossing the Atlantic in the 1700s was no easy feat. With no GPS, unreliable maps, and unpredictable weather, sailors had a treacherous journey ahead.

Experience weapons demonstrations, hands-on activities, and don’t forget to visit the Exhibit Center for a fun scavenger hunt ...

The first mention of a pirate by name may be in a Greek book from 2,500 years ago. But sea-raiding has been around since the very first boats traversed the world’s waterways.

Workers installing a water pipeline in Croatia made an unexpected discovery, unearthing the remains of an 18th-century wooden ...

In this article the author explores Spain’s approach to naval recruitment during the 18th century. In an effort to increase the number of mariners in its service without resorting primarily to the use ...

The couple has been accused of helping to sell the gold for a French diver who stole it decades ago, but have denied knowledge of any wrongdoing.

The Williamsburg Bray School, now part of Colonial Williamsburg, taught free and enslaved Black children for several years in the 1760s.