Richard iii

Scientists at Leicester University's department of genetics have sequenced the complete genome of the last Plantagenet King.

Last Plantagenet king of England. Protector to his young nephew Edward V, Richard usurped the throne and governed well. However, he was dogged by rumours, almost certainly true, that he had murdered Edward and his younger brother. Abandoned by many of his supporters, Richard died at the Battle of Bosworth Field fighting Henry Tudor who, as Henry VII, founded the Tudor dynasty.

Scientists find remains of England’s King Richard III – The Denver Post

Five hundred years after his death, the monarch most reviled by Shakespeare is still courting controversy. A new play and documentary aim to change how he is seen

Ten years ago the most famous excavation since Tutankhamun took place in Leicester, revealing Richard III’s grave. It happened thanks to Philippa Langley, set on dispelling perceived myths about the king’s life. Mike Pitts thinks a film telling her story creates a new figment.

'Dogs bark at me': Cumberbatch, Olivier and Rylance as Richard III – in pictures

The British king's remains, discovered in a parking lot, were dropped in an awkward position in a grave that wasn't dug large enough

Leicester’s claim on Richard III strengthened by petition ‘victory

Richard III Face | Gallery: King Richard III face reconstructed | Globalnews.ca

Medieval Court – detail of a 15th-century miniature. (Royal 16 F II, f. 1) British Library Today, 10th August, is my birthday, and on this date in 1485, the last Yorkist king, Ric…

In 1185, Berengaria was given the fief of Monreal by her father. Eleanor of Aquitaine (King Richard's mother) encouraged the engagement of Berengaria to her son King Richard.

King Richard III, the last English king to die in battle, was likely kneeling or prone on the battlefield when the fatal blow came.

Shakespeare may have taken some liberties.

Actor Al Pacino in a scene from the Broadway revival of the play "Richard III." (New York) - NYPL Digital Collections

Digging for Richard III

Plot summary of and introduction to William Shakespeare’s play Richard III, with links to online texts, digital images, and other resources.