Archaeologists May Have Found Skeleton of King Richard III
Posted on September 12, 2012
Researchers believe they may have found the remains of King Richard III. Archaeologists from the University of Leicester have been searching for the grave of King Richard III. They recently discovered a site they believe is the church of the Grey Friars, where the King was believed buried in 1485 after being killed at the battle of Bosworth.
The archaeologists uncovered the skeleton of a man with apparent battle wounds and curvature of the spine. The researchers say the king was described as a "wicked hunchback" in Tudor sources. The researchers also say the skeleton suffered perimortem trauma to the skull. A barbed iron arrowhead was also found between vertebrae of the skeleton's upper back.
Here is the announcement from Richard Taylor of University of Leicester. Medieval re-enactors are now standing guard at the spot where the remains were recovered. They can be seen around the 46 second mark in the video. Take a look:
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