Weapons dating back to the 1600s which belonged to a naval captain from Orkney have been gifted to the islands. Captain James Moodie died in 1725. He had received a scimitar and scabbard, a mace, and ...

His naval career spanned five decades ... Completing the collection is a portrait of Captain Moodie, and an autographed letter from Archduke Charles of Austria commending him.

President Donald Trump should focus on merit and responsibility in the Pentagon's senior civilian and officer ranks. His ...

Peale's majestic portrait of founding father George Washington has headed to Versailles for a state-of-the-art restoration.

“Spectacular” treasures awarded to an Orcadian naval officer for his actions during an 18th century siege have returned to ...

A sea captain and namesake of Conyngham Borough so harassed merchant ships that the English hesitated to sail around their ...