• History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 3rd, 2015
Mysterious Woman Found Buried in Lead Coffin Next to King Richard III

Mysterious Woman Found Buried in Lead Coffin Next to King Richard III

The elderly woman was of high status, archaeologists suspect she was one of the benefactors of the Grey Friars friary

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 13th, 2015
Richard III Was Killed by Sword or Spike Thrust Upwards into His Brain

Richard III Was Killed by Sword or Spike Thrust Upwards into His Brain

The weapon penetrated the monarch's neck, moved upwards into his brain and stopped when it hit his skull