The passage is named after the 16th-century English explorer and privateer Sir Francis Drake during his raiding expedition. After passing through the Strait of Magellan with Marigold, Elizabeth ...

King Philip III famously ordered them after an attack by British privateer and explorer Sir Francis Drake, but the defence project went on until 1796. At around seven miles (11km) in length, the ...

In 1589, British explorer and privateer, Sir Francis Drake, praised the quality of Chinese exports: “Fine China dishes of white earth, and great store of China silks.” By 1616, William Shakespeare was ...

A fresh look at Drake’s voyages, dispelling the myths and uncovering some brutal truths. Show more For centuries, Sir Francis Drake has been celebrated as a national hero - the first Englishman ...

A moment of history is unfolding in the Vatican City as an estimated 1.4 billion Catholics are preparing to bid farewell to Pope Francis during his final journey today. Scientists discover ...

Drake's Deception circular cipher disk puzzle-- $30 The Uncharted 3 puzzle is a recreation of the Cipher Disk used to decode Enochian script when combined with Sir Francis Drake's ring.

NEW YORK — Drake expanded his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group, saying more people were duped into believing he was a pedophile after rapper Kendrick Lamar performed "Not Like Us ...

Pope Francis, who died yesterday at age 88, will break papal tradition in both his funeral and burial requests. His death begins a nine-day period of mourning; the certification of death and the ...

Pope Francis made his final public appearance on Easter Sunday, one day before his death on Monday morning. The pontiff, who in his final weeks struggled to speak for long periods, used an aide to ...

Clyde Ostler said. The crash happened on westbound San Geronimo Valley Road, south of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard. According to the CHP, it was a solo-vehicle crash involving a Volkswagen SUV.

The last wish of Pope Francis, who had repeatedly called for an end to the war in Gaza, has been revealed. Late Pope Francis’ popemobile will reportedly be converted into a health clinic on ...

Sir Keir Starmer has full confidence in Commons leader Lucy Powell despite her controversial comments on the grooming gangs scandal, Downing Street has said. But the prime minister's spokesman ...