A facsimile of the 17th-century Dutch documents that Charles Gehring spent 50 years translating, showing the condition of ancient records damaged by floods, in battles, in leaky ship holds and ...

Ultimately, he “wasn’t getting nutrients.” That’s what led to the scurvy diagnosis. “A 17th century pirate disease,” he said. Indeed, scurvy is a disease that occurs when one is vitamin C deficient, ...

showing off the new structure around the 17th century warship. Due for completion in 2028, in time to mark the 400th anniversary of the shipwreck, the cost of the project is estimated at up to 17. ...

Stockholm (AFP) – A Swedish museum has launched a massive four-year project to preserve the sagging hull of the Vasa, a majestic warship that sank nearly 400 years ago and is now one of Sweden's ...

Workers install a new metallic support structure around the 17th-century warship Vasa at the Vasa Museum in Stockholm. Since then, the ship, which is largely intact, has been exhibited at the ...

Robbie Williams has revealed he was diagnosed with scurvy after rapid weight loss caused by taking an appetite suppressant — describing the condition as a “17th-century pirate disease.” The ...

Antique illustration - surrender of General Lee to General Grant... Antique illustration General Robert E Lee and his troops after surrender in 19th century General Robert E Lee surrendered and ...

The 17th century site at Lower Hazel in South Gloucestershire has been granted Grade II listed status by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport on the advice of Historic England. Dating from ...

Robbie Williams has revealed he was diagnosed with scurvy after rapid weight loss caused by taking an appetite suppressant — describing the condition as a “17th-century pirate disease.” ...

His stark vitamin C deficiency escalated to the point that he was diagnosed with scurvy, which Robbie clarified was "a 17th century pirate disease". Reflecting on his wife Ayda's reaction to his ...

Article continues below “A 17th century pirate disease." Robbie has been married to Ayda Field since 2010 and said his wife expressed concern when he was getting too thin. He added: "With body ...

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