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On the morning of May 9, 1671, Thomas “Colonel” Blood and a small group of accomplices bluffed their way into the Tower of London, overpowered a guard and pilfered a famous prize: the gem-encrusted Crown Jewels of the British monarchy. Though Blood was quickly captured, King Charles II was...

I think we are about to have the most serious constitutional crisis since the Abdication of King Edward VIII. I suppose we had better try to enjoy it. If – as I think we will – we vote to leave the EU on June 23, a democratically elected Parliament, which wants to stay, will confront a force as...

Today's lunch on The Mall to celebrate the Queen's 90th birthday has got underway - and, after several days of bright sunshine and hot temperatures, it is raining. Heavy bursts of rain have not dampened the spirits of guests attending a picnic-hamper lunch - the last event of three days of...

What a treat is was for English sports fans yesterday with the England football, rugby union and cricket teams all in action yesterday, against Russia, Australia and Sri Lanka respectively. Whereas the footballers put in a great performance against Russia and drew, the rugby union team put in a...

With lands to conquer, rebellions to quash and finances to raise, ruling over medieval England was no mean feat. Some monarchs flourished, while others floundered. Here, we look back on seven kings whose leadership – whether good or bad – changed the course of English history… 7 medieval...

Ukip leader, MEP and Leave campaigner Nigel Farage sets out his vision for Britain: Don't let David Cameron and George Osborne fool you: here's what my vision of Britain really looks like Nigel Farage, Ukip leader and MEP for South East England 10 June 2016 The Telegraph...

In 1486, a year after Henry VII had killed Richard III at the battle of Bosworth and seized the crown, a young man claiming to be a Yorkist prince appeared, as if from nowhere, to oust the usurper and reclaim the throne for the legitimate royal family... Lambert Simnel...

When a loved one dies, family members may look to cremation or burial as a means to lay them to rest. But some Neolithic Britons may have taken an altogether more violent approach to the idea of respectful burial, hacking their loved ones limb from limb before mixing their bones in a pit...

Parliament has extended the deadline to register to vote in the EU in/out referendum. Brendan O'Neill smells something fishy. Are the Remain camp playing dirty, anti-democratic tricks? Is this about enfranchising more of the ‘right people’ in order to counter all those wrong’uns already...

Daniel Hannan, Conservative MEP for South East England, gives six reason why Britain should vote to Leave the EU on 23rd June... Features The six best reasons to vote Leave Daniel Hannan, Conservative MEP for South East England...

London has been draped in red, white and blue ahead of the Queen's 90th birthday celebrations this weekend. Union Flags have been hung all the way down the Mall and above Regent Street and Oxford Street as the capital gets ready to party in honour of Her Majesty. Three days of events...

This is the shocking moment a pet owner was apparently caught on camera dragging a dead dog along the pavement - before walking off and abandoning it when rescuers tried to come to its aid. Horrified commuters said they were left 'disgusted' by the sickening act which occurred in the...

Researchers are calling for Joseph Merrick, known as the Elephant Man, to be given a Christian burial in his home city of Leicester. They claim that while he agreed to be exhibited during his life, he "almost certainly" did not want his remains to be displayed after he died. The Queen...

Royal status brings with it privilege and power – but also danger, particularly the risk of assassination by those craving that power. From the Norman conquest to Charles’s execution in 1649, many British men, women and children of royal blood died in extraordinary circumstances. Deaths early in...

An "extremely rare" Roman bronze wing has been found during an archaeological dig in Gloucester. The object, which is 5.5in long, was found during an excavation for a new housing development in Brunswick Road, in an area that would have been just behind the city's Roman wall. Experts say it...

The row over Trident is set to reignite after it emerged Britain has been secretly upgrading its arsenal of nuclear wepons and developed an entirely new warhead. A report from the Nuclear Information Service revealed ministers have already authorised £85 million for the more accurate and...

In her new book, Andrea Zuvich condenses more than a century of turmoil into 100 bite-sized facts. Exploring well-known myths and unlikely truths, The Stuarts in 100 Facts examines one of the most turbulent – and fascinating – periods in our history. Here, writing for History Extra...

24 teams are competing at this year's European Championships - the most ever - which starts on Friday night when hosts France take on Romania at the Stade de France in paris. Here's a giude to each of the teams... Euro 2016 - 24 things you didn't know about the teams There are 24...

The fast bowler waits, perfectly still, an intent silhouette against the late afternoon sunshine. Then, a sudden sprint, a flash of the wrist and the ball is flung fast and hard, a dark red blur across the green. It is a scene you might expect on a fragrant summer's evening on a...

Over 1,000 years ago, the king of Denmark (and lord also over Norway and Sweden) invaded England with a large fleet. After a brief campaign, he secured the submission of all the English people apart from the inhabitants of London... 1013: the year the vikings conquered England...