Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Yep, it's Ricky Number Three


Actually, it has been confirmed virtually beyond any doubt that skeletal remains found under a parking lot in Britain were those of the nefarious English king Richard III.  When they found the remains, they were astonished to find that it exhibited signs of significant scoliosis (i.e., curvature of the spine), which meant that Richard was somewhat deformed, consistent with the Shakesperean description and tradition.  DNA analysis has confirmed the high likelihood of this being Richard's body and final resting place.  He was apparently ignominiously buried there after being de-horsed, defeated, and dead at the Battle of Bosworth Field.

DNA Confirms: Here Lieth Richard III, Under Yon Parking Lot

There are some interesting sidelights to this main story.  Go ahead, click the link, see what they are.


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