A new study found ancient roundworm eggs in the grave of Richard III, suggesting the monarch was infected with the parasites during his lifetime.
A new study conducted by the British Geological Survey, in association with researchers at the University of Leicester, has explored the bone and tooth chemistry of King Richard III and unveiled fascinating new details about the life and diet of Britain’s last Plantagenet King. The study, published in Elsevier’s Journal of Archaeological Science indicated a change in diet and location in his early childhood, and in later life, a diet comprising of expensive, high status food and drink. This forensic study, the most complete study to have been conducted on a medieval monarch, has been featured in a documentary, Richard III: The New Evidence, which aired on Channel 4 on Sunday 17th August at 9pm. - HeritageDaily - Archaeology News
King Richard III as commemorated in stained glass in the windows of the magnificent Rochdale Town Hall. Richard, the last Plantagenet ruler of England, remains a controversial figure after his seizing the throne and the disappearance of the young King Edward V and his brother Prince Richard of Shrewsbury. The King killed during the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485. His body was lost for centuries before being rediscovered in a car park in 2012. King Richard’s remains were reburied in Leicester Cathedral in 2015. For more information about Policing in Greater Manchester please visit our website. www.gmp.police.uk To report crime call police on 101 the national non-emergency number. You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
Carreras Cigarettes "Kings & Queens of England" (series of 50 issued in 1935) #21 Richard III ~ brother of Edward IV became "protector" of the young King Edward V and had him murdered in the Tower of London, so claiming the Crown himself. Reigned 1483-1485 and was killed at the Battle of Bosworth
Researchers at the University of Leicester have used modern forensic analysis to reveal that Richard III suffered 11 injuries at or near the time of death.
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Richard III, the last king of the House of York and the Plantaganet dynasty, ruled England from 1483 to 1485. Perhaps better known by his...
Richard III has gone down in history for murdering his two nephews to protect his throne. However, according to a new study, Richard III might be innocent
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