The Spanish Armada galleon sank in 1588 ... own personal risk and it's thanks to them that we have this snapshot of history to share with people today". The museum's 'An Armada Shipwreck- La ...

From the tragic optimism of World War I's Gallipoli Campaign, orchestrated by figures like Winston Churchill, to the ...

Commander of the Armada and his second in command, a man called Juan Martinez de Recalde illustrates the fierce naval battles between England and Spain. Watch the full documentary on BBC Select ...

Michael B Barry reminds us that there was more than a hint of good fortune about how the events of the Spanish Armada unfolded in favour of the English ...

And on 28 April 1588, with 130 ships under the command of the Duke of Medina Sidonia carrying 8,000 sailors and 18,000 soldiers, the Spanish Armada set sail from Lisbon. Don't miss the latest ...

The Master of the Armada. The Life and Reign of Philip II of Spain. By Jean H. Mariéjol. (Hamish Hamilton; 18/-.) D.J.A.