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

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

Elizabeth I died childless so was succeeded by her cousin, James VI of Scotland, who henceforth assumed the title of James I of England as well. James's accession meant that the three separate ...

Show more The Vasa, one of the most majestic galleons ever to put to sea, sank 18 minutes after leaving Stockholm harbour on her maiden voyage in 1628. The loss of the Vasa was a major setback for ...