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After Richard III: Sir Ralph Bigod and Henry Parker, Lord Morley

March 24, 2015

Sir Ralph Bigod is one of those 'minor' historical figures we don't hear much about. He may have been of little interest to the world at large had not another one of those minor figures, Henry Parker, Lord Morl... Read More...

The Princes in the Urn: Why it’s Time to Let Go of the Westminster Abbey Myth

Olga Hughes

March 23, 2015

History

The discovery of King Richard III’s remains has had a strange effect on the world of historical research. Because mtDNA results identified the remains found in Leicester as King Richard III, suddenly it is wide... Read More...

King Richard III’s Plastic Head

Olga Hughes

March 11, 2015

History, News

The Richard III Visitor Centre has given Richard yet another new face. An updated version of the reconstructed head of King Richard III has been unveiled. The press release states that "The results of DNA testi... Read More...

The World of Richard III with Kristie Dean

Olga Hughes

February 15, 2015

History, Interviews

Kristie Dean’s passion for historical buildings really shines through in The World of Richard III. From the crumbling ruins of once magnificent structures to triumphs of architecture that have stood tall for ... Read More...

The Inspiration for Richard III’s Rosary

Olga Hughes

January 21, 2015

History, News

Dr. John Ashdown-Hill will forever be linked with King Richard III. Twelve years ago he commenced research on the mitochondrial DNA sequence for Richard III's sister, Margaret of York. After publishing his find... Read More...

Happy Holidays from the Nerds

Olga Hughes

December 25, 2014

Ridiculam Mundi

Ding Dong Merrily On High! Best wishes, Merry Christmas and blessings for the season and the New Year from C S Hughes. May the hair on your toes never fall out! Happy Christmas from Olga Hughes Merry C... Read More...

The Ricardian Volume I October 1961

Olga Hughes

December 19, 2014

Books, History

I've been sorting through a veritable treasure trove of The Ricardian this evening, having received a very kind gift from the partner of a long-time member of the Victorian branch, Kirk Bradbury, who passed awa... Read More...

What do King Richard III’s Latest DNA Results Really Prove?

John Ashdown-Hill

December 3, 2014

History, News

The University of Leicester have announced that they have uncovered 'new truths' about King Richard III's Plantagenet lineage in Identification of the remains of King Richard III. What do the latest DNA res... Read More...

Towards Stillness: Towards the Final Journey of King Richard III

Olga Hughes

November 20, 2014

Art, History

When the Leicestershire County Council commissioned Towards Stillness, Dallas Pierce Quintero was asked to create an artwork that connected Bosworth, where King Richard III died in battle, to the city of Leices... Read More...

The Man Who Killed Richard III: Rhys ap Thomas with Susan Fern

Olga Hughes

November 17, 2014

History, Interviews

There is a centuries-old tradition that Sir Rhys ap Thomas felled Richard III on the battlefield at Bosworth. Rhys may be enjoying somewhat of a renaissance since the discovery of King Richard III's grave, ... Read More...

Looking For Richard Project Announcement: Updates on Richard III’s Tomb and Visitor Centre

Olga Hughes

November 2, 2014

History, News

The Looking for Richard Project team has announced several updates on their website this evening regarding the Richard III Visitor Centre displays, King Richard III's tomb and the repeated requests to have Rich... Read More...

Royal Library: Richard III’s Historia Destructionis Troiae and Historia Regum Britanniae

Olga Hughes

October 2, 2014

Books, Royal Library

Two of Richard III's book have travelled rather a long way from his personal collection to the Russian Public Library where they are housed today. Richard purchased the Historia Destructionis Troiae (History of... Read More...

Church of England and Catholic Church to Take Part in Richard III Reinterment Services

Olga Hughes

September 7, 2014

History, News

Leicester Cathedral has announced that both the Church of England and the Catholic Church will take part in services in Leicester Cathedral to mark the reinterment of King Richard III. Anglican Archbishop of Ca... Read More...

The Legendary Ten Seconds New Richard III Tribute Tant Le Desiree

Olga Hughes

September 6, 2014

Music

The Legendary Ten Seconds are back with Tant Le Desiree, their second album of English folk rock about the life and times of Richard III. A young Richard would write the motto Tant Le Desiree (I have longed... Read More...

History Salon: Life After Finding Richard III

Olga Hughes

September 3, 2014

History, Interviews

David and Wendy Johnson, Philippa Langley and John Ashdown-Hill - Picture @Philippa Langley On the 25th of August, 1485, King Richard III was laid to rest in the Greyfriars Church in Leicester. Ju... Read More...

Richard III: A Modern Medieval Monarch

Olga Hughes

August 25, 2014

History

Richard III will have more anniversaries than most medieval monarchs by 2015. His major dates, his birthday on October 2nd, his coronation on July 6th and his death on 22nd August are remembered each year, alon... Read More...

King Richard III to be Reinterred on March 26th 2015

Olga Hughes

August 7, 2014

History, News

The date for King Richard III's reinterment has finally been announced. Richard will be finally laid to rest on Thursday 26th March 2015. Richard's reinterment service will be part of a week-long series of e... Read More...

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