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De Montfort University Recreates Richard III’s Lost Priory and Tomb

July 23, 2014

De Montfort University's acclaimed Digital Building Heritage Group has digitally reconstructed Richard III’s lost tomb and the Grey Friars Church for Leicester's Richard III Visitor Centre, which will offic... Read More...

Death Shall Have No Dominion: What Remains of Richard III

Olga Hughes

July 11, 2014

Film & TV, History

Killed by the sword but murdered by the pen, this is the story of a King who lost more than his crown. Father, brother, husband, son and King - was he more than the villain we have come to know? 'The evil th... Read More...

The Legendary Ten Seconds: Richard III Tribute to Raise Money for Scoliosis Charity

Olga Hughes

July 5, 2014

Music, News

Charity has always played an important part in the role of an English monarch. But King Richard III may have been surprised to know that five centuries after his death his legacy might extend to an increasi... Read More...

History Salon: The Survival of the Princes in the Tower

Olga Hughes

June 27, 2014

History, Interviews

On the 26th of June 1483 Richard Duke of Gloucester ascended to the throne as King Richard III. Almost five centuries have passed since the nephews he deposed to take the throne disappeared from the T... Read More...

Did the Princes Survive? Richard III and The Princes in the Tower

Annette Carson

June 23, 2014

History

I should start by making it clear that my ideas about the fate of Edward IV’s sons are only theories: I have no more evidence at my disposal than anyone else! Nor do I place any particular confidence in the var... Read More...

Richard III Tomb Design Still Causing Controversy

Olga Hughes

June 17, 2014

History, News

The final tomb design for King Richard III's resting place was revealed yesterday. The design, which is almost unchanged from the original design revealed last year, is still causing contention. Previously ... Read More...

Looking For Richard Project to Release ‘Finding Richard III: The Official Account’

Olga Hughes

June 14, 2014

Books, History

Finding Richard III: The Official Account The Looking for Richard team will finally reveal the real story behind the search for King Richard III. The much-anticipated account of the Looking for Richard team... Read More...

The Search for the Real Richard III: The King’s Grave with Philippa Langley

Olga Hughes

June 2, 2014

History, Interviews

Michael Jones and Philippa Langley | Picture - BBC It is difficult to imagine King Richard III being overshadowed. If there is one word we can associate with Richard it is controversy. We can date defenders... Read More...

A New Afterlife for King Richard III?

Olga Hughes

May 31, 2014

History, News

The University of Leicester, along with scientists from the University of Cambridge and Loughborough University, have finally released their case report on King Richard III's spinal condition. The study, titled... Read More...

Leicester Wins the Battle for King Richard III

Olga Hughes

May 25, 2014

History, News

King Richard III The Plantagenet Alliance's claim for a judicial review was finally dismissed by Britain's High Court on Friday. "We are naturally disappointed at the decision reached, but we are gratefu... Read More...

Richard III Short Film ‘Finding Richard’ Premieres at Cannes Film Festival

Olga Hughes

May 18, 2014

Film & TV

King Richard III A short film featuring the discovery of the remains of King Richard III in Leicester has premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. Finding Richard follows the story of a young boy and his gran... Read More...

Cecily Neville – Mother of Kings with Amy Licence

Olga Hughes

May 8, 2014

History, Interviews

We have a lingering image of Cecily Neville, "The Rose of Raby", "Proud Cis", the beautiful, imperious and powerful Duchess of York. She was not only the mother of two kings, she was grandmother of one of t... Read More...

Richard III’s Funeral Crown to be Unveiled in Tewkesbury

Olga Hughes

May 2, 2014

History, News

Richard III's funeral crown The amazing funeral crown of King Richard III will grace Tewkesbury Abbey this weekend during a major event commemorating the Battle of Tewkesbury. The crown was designed and com... Read More...

Richard III Funeral Crown Completed

Olga Hughes

April 24, 2014

History, News

The funeral crown for Richard III The much-anticipated funeral crown for Richard III has been completed. The crown was designed and comissioned by Dr John Ashdown-Hill, the historian who discovered the mtDN... Read More...

Richard III: Leicester Cathedral Plans Approved

Olga Hughes

April 3, 2014

History, News

The tomb will be positioned in a special area defined by wooden screens, facing the Cathedral’s magnificent east window depicting Christ the King coming in victory at the last Leicester Cathedral's plans fo... Read More...

Richard III: The Road to Leicester with Amy Licence

Olga Hughes

March 6, 2014

History, Interviews

There are few medieval kings who have caused centuries of continual debate. The first fictional depictions of "The Tyrant" Richard III came about in the sixteenth century, the first revisionist history of "... Read More...

The Princes in the Tower with Josephine Wilkinson

Olga Hughes

February 25, 2014

History, Interviews

In 1483 twelve year-old King Edward V and his brother, nine year-old Richard Duke of York were taken into the Tower of London to await Edward's coronation. Yet the next King of England to be crowned was not Edw... Read More...

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