EPISODE · Sep 13, 2026 · 12 MIN

The Bones of Richard III: Archaeology, DNA, and the Myth of a Murdered King

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

We dig into the discovery of Richard III’s skeleton under Leicester’s Grey Friars car park, and how forensic science and DNA matched it to living descendants. The find challenges long‑standing myths about his death and shows how archaeology can reshape historical memory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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