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Heart of Richard the Lionheart analysed

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Lisa
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Heart of Richard the Lionheart analysed

Post by Lisa » Thu February 28th, 2013, 2:45 pm

They didn't get much out of it, except that he wasn't killed by a poisoned arrow and the enbalming methods used were inspired by those used for Christ, but still an interesting read.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-21609783

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Post by Margaret » Thu February 28th, 2013, 5:18 pm

Interesting! Thanks for sharing this.
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Post by LoveHistory » Sun March 3rd, 2013, 2:22 am

Very cool. Thanks, Lady of Bennachie!

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