Halcyon leucocephala, grey-headed kingfisher. Annotated watercolour painting by Georg Forster, made during James Cook’s second voyage to explore the southern seas, 1772-75. Captain James Cook's ...

The local authority said it was not naming the benefactor while discussions were continuing, but added an announcement would ...

Series editor John Farren writes: In the late 18th century Captain James Cook led three great voyages of discovery which would push the borders of the British Empire to the ends of the earth.

Voyaging Into The Ice, by museum volunteer Dennis Buck, takes a look at the sailors who have dared to journey to the Arctic ...