Car Park Genetics

Feb 24, 2014 13:41

In August of 2012, the search for Richard III's remains began, and on the very first day of the dig, his body was discovered underneath a car park in Grey Friars, Leicester (1). I've kept half an eye on this story for a while. Richard III is a fascinating character, and the eponymous play is one of my favourite works by Shakespeare ( Read more... )

coursera, archaeology

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clevermanka February 24 2014, 20:24:30 UTC
Oh man, I love Richard III theories/stories. As far as fucked-up British royals go, I don't think anyone could supplant my love of The House of Plantagenet, but Richard III comes close.

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shanmonster February 25 2014, 04:45:39 UTC
Ooh, what a fun comic strip!

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clevermanka February 25 2014, 13:29:39 UTC
Oh my goodness I didn't know you didn't know Kate Beaton! YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE HER. She's ... well. Amazing beyond words.

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shanmonster February 25 2014, 15:03:42 UTC
I stayed up waaaay too late reading those. Delicious!

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