The defeat of the Spanish Armada became a defining moment in British history, but it was also a powerful moment for gender and leadership. It elevated Queen Elizabeth I at home and abroad, ...

The battle was one of the reasons why 1759 – which brought a series of triumphs – was known as the Navy’s “Annus Mirabilis”.

US B1 bombers have been spotted taking off from RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire just hours after President Donald Trump vowed to inflict 'death, fire and fury' on Iran .

Madrid said the frigate Cristobal Colon would join a growing international armada in the Eastern Mediterranean to 'offer protection and aerial defence' and 'support any evacuation of civilians'.

England held its breath as the mighty Spanish Armada sailed up the English Channel. Invasion appeared imminent. Then Queen Elizabeth I is reputed to have made a rousing speech to her troops as they ...

Neil MacGregor's world history as told through things. This week he is exploring the impact of Western European travel, trade and conquest between 1450 and 1600. He kicks off with an exquisite ...

Robert Oliver is a historical novelist whose work examines how risk, power, and decision-making collide under pressure. This month he has published Armada: The Fire, which chronicles the decades ...

As Trump pressures Iran, he's spoken of an "armada" heading for the Mideast, but there's another massive movement of American ...

It’s been over four centuries since 1588. But the rout of the massive fleet sent by King Philip II of Spain to conquer and subjugate the England of Queen Elizabeth I continues to reverberate through ...

Steve Borthwick is set for a major selection headache as England seek to get their Six Nations campaign back on track against Ireland on Saturday with Henry Arundell facing a suspension after his red ...

A fine all-round performance saw West Indies move closer to the Super 8s with a 30-run win over England Righto, Simon Burnton’s report is with us": Which means that it from me. Thanks for your company ...