Full storyKing Richard III of England had the honor of being memorialized in a William Shakespeare play after his death in battle in 1485. Now, modern-day archaeologists are on the hunt for the medieval king's physical resting place.
The University of Leicester, Leicester City Council and the Richard III Society have joined forces to search for the grave of Richard III, thought to be under a parking lot for city council offices. The team will use ground-penetrating radar to search for the ideal spots to dig.
"This archaeological work offers a golden opportunity to learn more about medieval Leicester as well as about Richard III's last resting place and, if he is found, to re-inter his remains with proper solemnity in Leicester Cathedral," Philippa Langley, a Richard III Society member, said in a statement.
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King Richard III's grave may be under parking lot
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King Richard III's grave may be under parking lot
Man this guy just can't catch a break!
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Definitely want to read this, but I will have to stop cackling hysterically first at the idea that Richard's treatment by Shakespeare could in any way be construed as an "honor" ... 
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Definitely cackle-worthy!I will have to stop cackling hysterically first at the idea that Richard's treatment by Shakespeare could in any way be construed as an "honor"
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He had the honor of having a song on Horrible Histories. Does that count?
Do they have the results of the DNA test yet?
Do they have the results of the DNA test yet?
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Into battle we ride with Gods by our side
We are strong and not afraid to die
We have an urge to kill and our lust for blood has to be fulfilled
WE´LL FIGHT TILL THE END! And send our enemies straight to Hell!
- "Into Battle"
{Ensiferum}
We are strong and not afraid to die
We have an urge to kill and our lust for blood has to be fulfilled
WE´LL FIGHT TILL THE END! And send our enemies straight to Hell!
- "Into Battle"
{Ensiferum}
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Nefret - hee!
Yes, this is one of those stories where you really want to see the follow up.
Yes, this is one of those stories where you really want to see the follow up.
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Heh, LH - I just assumed it was Willie the Shakes' own star factor. That people would naturally get moist because the celebrity Bard chose a mere king for a subject. Good of him, that.
*Eyebrow*
Nefret, thank you for the new link! The car park appears to have become a city park now.
*Eyebrow*
Nefret, thank you for the new link! The car park appears to have become a city park now.
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The newest article. I've been trying to follow this story.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/20 ... 082025.htm
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/20 ... 082025.htm
Into battle we ride with Gods by our side
We are strong and not afraid to die
We have an urge to kill and our lust for blood has to be fulfilled
WE´LL FIGHT TILL THE END! And send our enemies straight to Hell!
- "Into Battle"
{Ensiferum}
We are strong and not afraid to die
We have an urge to kill and our lust for blood has to be fulfilled
WE´LL FIGHT TILL THE END! And send our enemies straight to Hell!
- "Into Battle"
{Ensiferum}
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This just in...they may have found Richard III's skeleton. Of course it could be someone else, but still it's exciting.
http://news.yahoo.com/battle-bruised-sk ... 28688.html
http://news.yahoo.com/battle-bruised-sk ... 28688.html