The winged lion of St Mark is carved into its main gate, commemorating the great sea battle when the Venetians defeated the Turks at Lepanto.

BBC: Sailing in Croatia

At times, it is as if a primordial battle is raging between sea and land.

WSJ: Trekking in Otter Space

His hopes ended with a catastrophic defeat at the Battle of Culloden, and he had to flee over the sea to Skye, and eventually back to France.

BBC: Full steam ahead