Archaeologists have gained an unprecedented look inside a vast military camp from the Thirty Years' War, uncovering details ...

Battery Park extends along the waterfront, offering grassy areas perfect for a Mother’s Day picnic if the weather cooperates. The park provides spectacular views across to New Jersey (perhaps the only ...

American naval ships use USS before the ship's name, but with British ships it's HMS. There's a reason, and a lot of history, ...

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A facsimile of the 17th-century Dutch documents that Charles Gehring spent 50 years translating, showing the condition of ancient records damaged by floods, in battles, in leaky ship holds and ...

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The battery-powered boats rise above the waves on hydrofoils, making them faster and better for the climate than traditional ...

A Swedish museum has launched a massive four-year project to preserve the sagging hull of the Vasa, a majestic warship that ...

Nestled in the scenic Volcanic Eifel region, Monreal is a captivating town in Germany, renowned for its beautiful half-timbered houses and medieval castles. Located just 7 kilometers from Mayen, ...

STOCKHOLM: A Swedish ... ship needs better support, because the old one from 1961 doesn’t cut it anymore,” said project leader Peter Rydebjork, showing off the new structure around the 17th ...

When Jews started settling in Sweden at the end of the 17th century, Sweden demanded that they convert to Christianity, more specifically Lutheranism. Then, at the end of the 18th century, a Jewish ...