Captain James Moodie, of Hoy, was presented with the items by Archduke Charles of Austria in 1707. “Spectacular” treasures ...

Weapons dating back to the 1600s which belonged to a naval captain from Orkney have been gifted to the islands. He had received a scimitar and scabbard, a mace, and a dagger and sheath from Archduke ...

The resulting clash with Archduke Charles's Austrian army was the biggest and bloodiest battle yet seen in European history, and despite heavy French losses, resulted in a decisive strategic ...

On March 16, Bernadotte led the French vanguard in Bonaparte’s victory over Archduke Charles of Austria at the Battle of Tagliamento, and the following day his division cut off an Austrian ...

Don't tire out yet – you should also take a few minutes to see the sprawling Heldenplatz (Heroes' Square), and the huge statues of Archduke Charles (who defeated Napoleon's troops at the Battle ...

A collection of historical weapons described as “beyond parallel” has been returned to Orkney and is set to go on public display this spring. Known as the “Moodie Treasures” the collection was gifted ...

1607: Massive flooding in England destroys around 200 square miles of coastline and results in approximately 2,000 casualties. 1647: After nine months of negotiations, Scottish Presbyterians sell ...

16) Justice Charles Evans Hughes was a youth of 18 there ... dismembered by the Great Powers by the assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand. After the establishment of the League of Nations ...

The biggest names in music have been recognized for their contributions to the industry made throughout the past year ...

It's time to celebrate a year of music with the 2025 Grammys. Top nominees include Beyoncé, Charli XCX, Billie Eilish, ...