Digital reconstruction from remains found in France bears ‘incredible’ resemblance to British naval hero’s mistress, says expertEmma Hamilton was one of the great celebrity women of her time. The daughter of a blacksmith, she used her wit, intelligence and beauty to rise to the highest echelons of European society, mingle with royalty and win the heart of Britain’s great hero, Adm Horatio Nelson.Now, more than 200 years after she died in drink and debt in Calais, French scientists have identified what they believe are Lady Hamilton’s remains. Continue reading...