Body of King Richard III Found

By Armchair General

Researchers from England’s University of Leicester have determined “beyond all reasonable doubt” that a skeleton found beneath a car park—a parking lot—during an archaeological dig at Leicester in central England last August is that of the former king Richard III. Evidence includes battle wounds such as a severe head blow probably caused by a halberd and signs of scoliosis (curvature of the spine) from which Richard suffered. Most convincing, however, is a near-perfect DNA match with two of Richard’s descendants. He was killed at the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485.

To learn more about the findings click on the links below.

CNN, Body found under parking lot is King Richard III

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National Geographic Daily News, King Richard III Bones Found