historical figure: Richard III of England (1452 – 1485)
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Genetic proof: Remains of Richard III are really his
Genetic evidence proof that the human remain found beneath a parking lot in Leicester last year really belonged to Richard III. According to the genetic analysis, the king had blue eyes and blond hair, characteristics that match contemporary portraits of the 15th century monarch. The skeleton’s genetic material was compared to DNA-samples of two living…
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Medieval Lives with Terry Jones
Monty Python’s Terry Jones produced and presented a range of interesting, funny and well-documented historical documentaries. His ‘Medieval Lives’ ranks as one the best, as its Emmy-award nomination proofs. In this series Jones takes a refreshing look at some typical medieval stereotypes. He shows how the life of a peasant or king probably wasn’t at…