June 22nd, 1893. Under the hot Mediterranean sun, the Royal Navy’s flagship HMS Victoria led a column of battleships off Tripoli. Admiral George Tryon, known for his arrogance, ordered both lines of ...

Divers finally identify the wartime submarine “HMS Urge,” ending controversial claims of its secret WWII mission.

When the Princess of Wales resumed royal duties after cancer treatment at the beginning of 2025, hopes that this would mark ...

The UK's Ministry of Defence has unveiled an image gallery showcasing some of their best photographs from the past year.

The Battle of the Barents Sea should have been a triumph for Nazi Germany. Instead, it ended in the destruction of its ...

The Trump administration has announced that it wants to build a new class of battleships. But this is just one element of the ...

Ghost stories have long been a holiday tradition, so gather 'round the electronic hearth and watch some (or all) of these.

The King and Queen hosted US president Donald Trump, William travelled to Rio and Kate staged her annual carol concert.

The year will soon come to a close, but it feels like just yesterday when these stories were hitting the headlines.

Canadian Coast Guard vessel Sir Wilfrid Laurier side launched into Collingwood’s harbour on Dec. 6, 1985, marking the ...

Keep up to date with former Spice Girl turned widely successful fashion designer, Victoria Beckham. Originally from Essex, Victoria reached international fame as Posh Spice alongside Mel B, Emma ...

Bake James Martin's classic Victoria sponge cake, best served with a proper cup of tea. Equipment and preparation: You’ll need 2 x 20cm/8in sandwich tins, greased and lined. Preheat the oven to ...