The Princes in the Tower: London's Darkest Royal Mystery

In 1647, laborers toiling away at the Tower of London uncovered two small skeletons while clearing away rubble from a staircase. Had the discovery been made today, scientists would have used a whole host of forensic tools, including genetic samples and family trees, to determine the identities of the remains. None of these existed back in 17th century England, however. People still knew who the skeletons were. TIMELINE 1647: laborers toiling away at the Tower of London uncovered two small skeletons while clearing away rubble from a staircase. 1674: when workmen rebuilding the Tower of London unearthed two small skeletons at the base of a staircase. 1820: in the Italian city of Firenze. 1851: she trained at Kaiserwerth Institute in Germany, one of the few places that would accept a lady of her class. WHY THIS MATTERS The story of London is a reminder that the events that shaped America didn't always happen in the biggest cities. What unfolded here left marks on the community that are still visible today. The full story is more complicated, and more human, than the version most people know. Episode 38 | Hometown History | Hosted by Shane Waters Hometown History explores forgotten stories from small-town America. The overlooked events, hidden triumphs, and buried tragedies that shaped the country we live in. New episodes every Tuesday. Find every episode at mythsandmalice.com/hometown-historyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy