How did a law passed by Elizabeth I turn fashion into welfare? Ruth Goodman explains the story behind one garment and the ...

Editor’s note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. The Mary Rose was a royal favorite when it first set sail as ...

Well-preserved bones recovered from an English shipwreck are shedding light on what life was like for the crew of the ill-fated Mary Rose — and offering surprising insights about changes in bone ...

The Mary Rose was a royal favorite when it first set sail as the flagship of King Henry VIII’s fleet in 1512. Nearly 500 years after the vessel sank in 1545 during a battle with a French fleet, the ...