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A new theory has claimed Jane Austen was almost totally blind at the end of her life, as a result of being poisoned by arsenic. The Pride And Prejudice author died in 1817, aged 41, and tests on three pairs of glasses that have been handed down through her descendants show that her...

One midsummer’s day in 1750, a man had a seizure in front of the main gate to St James’s Palace and collapsed onto the pavement. Some passers-by promptly carried him into the nearest building which, unluckily for him, turned out to be White’s Chocolate House. For inside, through thick...

A memorial dedicated to those who served in the Afghanistan and Iraq wars has been unveiled by the Queen in central London on Thursday. The sculpture by Paul Day also marks the contribution made by civilians in the conflicts. It is formed of two stone monoliths and a bronze medallion...

He was a man who no doubt insisted on a king-sized bed - and now the historic mansion where Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn spent their honeymoon has been put on the market for £8.5million. The royal pair spent ten days at Thornbury Castle, a stunning Grade I-listed pile which was built in...

Grown men were crying, while for others it was a nightmare. Barcelona made Champions League history by recovering from a 4-0 first leg last-16 deficit to beat Paris Saint-Germain in the second leg on Wednesday. With just seven minutes to go, Barca needed three goals to win - yet they did...

Five female trailblazers through history... 5 female trailblazers from history Historian Amanda Foreman talks to...

Martin Wall unpicks who the Celtic peoples were and introduces some of the key individuals who led the battle for Celtic Britain… The Celts: unpicking the mystery...

Analysis of pollen found on pottery buried with a young woman more than 4,100 years ago has identified plants used for medicinal purposes. The woman's bones, including a skull and teeth, were discovered at Achavanich in Caithness 30 years ago. Known as "Ava", an abbreviation of Achavanich...

These incredible photos show two grey seals going head to head in a brutal seaside battle amid the crashing waves. The seals are seen in the throes of a vicious fight, pinning each other down and tearing into each other's backs at Horsey Beach, Norfolk. Photographer Nick Hurst, of...

THIS unassuming rabbit hole hides an incredible secret – the entrance to a mysterious cave network used by the Knights Templar 700 years ago. Hidden in a field in Shropshire the ancient site contains beautifully carved arches, a font and a network of walkways. HOLE LOT OF MYSTERY...

Nine places linked to the ‘grand amateurs’ who exemplify Britain’s fascination with the night skies... Where history happened: British astronomy...

Fighter jets and the sound of artillery were heard across Northumberland National Park as the army engaged in an intensive training exercise. Using live firing and simulated training, UK forces were joined by French and Danish troops as they prepared for their role as part of NATO's...

She may be just one month away from celebrating her 91st birthday, but the Queen has proved that age is no obstacle to her enjoying her favourite hobby. Pictured heading out on her pony along the bank of the River Thames on Monday, the monarch looked as comfortable as ever in the...

Plans for a futuristic "hover train" that could get passengers from Liverpool to Manchester in just seven minutes have been submitted to transport bosses. Direct City Networks (DCN) is developing a plan for "the world's fastest underground system". But the plans have been discounted as...

Ten people who have had bizarre postitions in royal courts, including Whipping Boy and Groom of the Stool... 10 People Who Held Bizarre Positions In Royal Courts Gary Pullman December 4, 2016 Listverse Often, people think of royal courts as being refined and dignified, but some of the...

A man stumbled upon a Viking penny worth £15,000 in “the find of a lifetime” as he searched for treasures in a parsnip field. Richard Scothern found the coin – 1,100 years old – as he scanned the field on Boxing Day last year... PENNY FOR YOUR THOR Viking coin worth £15,000 more than 1,000...

The Queen's 65 years on the throne should be celebrated with a national public holiday this summer, say MPs. Conservative Andrew Rosindell said it would be a missed opportunity if the fact Elizabeth II made history earlier this year by becoming the first British monarch to reach their Sapphire...

In the end, victory would go not to those who can inflict the most but those who can endure the most – and those are the nations of the UK. British society will cohere under pressure, whereas the peoples of most European states will wobble. Whatever the rhetoric, there is no stomach for fighting...

The most famous sea story of them all has everything: adventure, sex, cruelty, violence, the most glamorous of heroes, the wickedest of villains. A glimpse of Paradise and the ordeals of Hell. That’s the Mutiny On The Bounty as we know it, as Hollywood has shown it, time after time. Fletcher...

With Britain leaving the European Union, her future lies with the Commonwealth... PETER OBORNE: Brexit offers us the chance to reunite with our true friends By Peter Oborne For The Daily Mail 4 March 2017 Building bridges: Theresa May and Indian...