I'm sure many of you are already aware of today's official announcement by the University of Leicester: the identity of a skeleton discovered by an archaeological team in a Leicester car park has been confirmed, beyond reasonable doubt, as being that of Richard III, King of England. Richard was the last English king to die in battle; and the only English king to do so on English soil since Harold II at Hastings in 1066.
I read the first "spoilers" late last night; and this morning, I rushed to the computer for what I hoped would be a resounding confirmation--AND IT WAS!!!
It's a GREAT day for all medievalists, and certainly all Ricardians. I just hope the inevitable squabble over where to inter the body will be kept to a minimum. It is time that he truly rest in peace. . .
FOLLOW-UP. . . He is to be interred early next year in Leicester Cathedral:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/science-news/9847738/Richard-III-to-be-re-interred-in-major-ceremony-at-Leicester-Cathedral.html
Hi Augie,
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more!! After more than 500 years let his remains "finally" rest in peace.
As a fellow Richardian I'm thrilled he has been found. Today is a remarkable day in no small thanks to technology.
Lloyd
Technology, will, and an uncompromising resolve.
DeleteI am aghast at the self-serving "counter-spin" the modern so-called medieval historians have foisted upon the entire process; but such is the state of affairs in academia nowadays. I guess it just wasn't quantifiable, or sufficiently abstract. . .
The discipline of History is being redefined--and not for the better. . .