Underwater archaeologists exploring the seafloor near southern Croatia's Cape Franina recently uncovered the remains of a 16th-century Dutch shipwreck. The vessel was carrying pottery and colorful ...

This early 16th century cast iron, breech-loading cannon is the only one of its kind in Wales. It is designed to be carried on a ship of war and fired through a gun port on the side of the hull.

It was the most famous foundry in the Far East for casting cannon and bells supplied to forts, churches and ships, not only in Macao but also mainland China, Vietnam, Japan, the Philippines and ...