Viking Warrior Posted 4 February, 2013 Share Posted 4 February, 2013 I have been very interested since the discovery of bones under a carpark in leicester. Now they have confirmed they are Richard 111's, well done University of Leicester. Im looking forward to seeing the programme about the carpark bones on channel 4 tonight Anybody else remotely interested in this particular archaeology find? I bet Tony Robinson and Mick Ashton are kicking themselves for not being involved. What history have we got in southampton thats been covered by car parks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch Posted 4 February, 2013 Share Posted 4 February, 2013 I fully expect us to have Richard IV up front against City on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danish Saint Posted 4 February, 2013 Share Posted 4 February, 2013 If you're interested in archaeology, here's a good place to start: http://seacitymuseum.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bad Bob Posted 4 February, 2013 Share Posted 4 February, 2013 Documentary on the box tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey-deacons-left-nut Posted 4 February, 2013 Share Posted 4 February, 2013 Donate the skull to the RCS... can you imagine?? "Hamlett STARING Richard III" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minsk Posted 4 February, 2013 Share Posted 4 February, 2013 It was indeed an interesting find, and has prompted me to delve a bit more into the history of that time. (I like history.) However, one thing for sure is that history is (and always has been) written by the victors. For example, I doubt Richard III was exactly how WS portrayed him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 4 February, 2013 Share Posted 4 February, 2013 Strange place to bury someone....under a car park FFS.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMike Posted 4 February, 2013 Share Posted 4 February, 2013 Strange place to bury someone....under a car park FFS.... yes, going through all that trouble to dig up the concrete and the re-surface it! a field would have been much easier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 4 February, 2013 Share Posted 4 February, 2013 I have been very interested since the discovery of bones under a carpark in leicester. Now they have confirmed they are Richard 111's, well done University of Leicester. Im looking forward to seeing the programme about the carpark bones on channel 4 tonight Anybody else remotely interested in this particular archaeology find? I bet Tony Robinson and Mick Ashton are kicking themselves for not being involved. What history have we got in southampton thats been covered by car parks. No idea but I believe the consensus is that there is a new car park planned in Fratton to cover up some dodgy history Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minsk Posted 4 February, 2013 Share Posted 4 February, 2013 A quick question - did the forensic investigation shed any light on the theory that Richard III was, in fact, killed by one Edmund Blackadder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 4 February, 2013 Share Posted 4 February, 2013 A quick question - did the forensic investigation shed any light on the theory that Richard III was, in fact, killed by one Edmund Blackadder? I don't know that, but I do know that the accepted site of the battle is a mile or two out. I shall be watching avidly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 4 February, 2013 Share Posted 4 February, 2013 (edited) I have been very interested since the discovery of bones under a carpark in leicester. Now they have confirmed they are Richard 111's, well done University of Leicester. Im looking forward to seeing the programme about the carpark bones on channel 4 tonight Anybody else remotely interested in this particular archaeology find? I bet Tony Robinson and Mick Ashton are kicking themselves for not being involved. What history have we got in southampton thats been covered by car parks. I am very interested in history and have read several books on Richard III over the years. Josephine Teys "Daughter of Time" is an excellent read. Whilst not a history book as such it has a policeman who is in hospital and while he is there he decides to look into the history of Richard. I am really looking forward to the programme tonight to see what other finding/conclusions that they come to. http://www.richardiii.net/index.php Edited 4 February, 2013 by miserableoldgit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 4 February, 2013 Share Posted 4 February, 2013 I don't know that, but I do know that the accepted site of the battle is a mile or two out. I shall be watching avidly. it's a joke, Blackadder is a TV comedy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack rill Posted 4 February, 2013 Share Posted 4 February, 2013 (edited) The excavation of the car park was on one of the history channels last year, they said then it all tide in more or less with what history they had, They were hoping DNA would confirm it was **** the Terd, FFS! d.i.c,k the Turd Edited 4 February, 2013 by mack rill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 4 February, 2013 Share Posted 4 February, 2013 Strange place to bury someone....under a car park FFS.... Makes sense to me. It's where I bury my bodies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 4 February, 2013 Share Posted 4 February, 2013 I have been very interested since the discovery of bones under a carpark in leicester. Now they have confirmed they are Richard 111's, well done University of Leicester. Im looking forward to seeing the programme about the carpark bones on channel 4 tonight Anybody else remotely interested in this particular archaeology find? I bet Tony Robinson and Mick Ashton are kicking themselves for not being involved. What history have we got in southampton thats been covered by car parks. I'm a massive history fan, but I'm not really sure what these old bones can tell us of any interest? Obviously a bit of kudos for the team that discovered them though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danish Saint Posted 4 February, 2013 Share Posted 4 February, 2013 I'm a massive history fan, but I'm not really sure what these old bones can tell us of any interest? Obviously a bit of kudos for the team that discovered them though. One skeleton or bone doesn't make a difference. The data from excavated skeletons are used in national databases on census, life expectancy, general health and so forth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polaroid Saint Posted 4 February, 2013 Share Posted 4 February, 2013 Donate the skull to the RCS... can you imagine?? "Hamlett STARING Richard III" Me likey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aintforever Posted 4 February, 2013 Share Posted 4 February, 2013 I'm a massive history fan, but I'm not really sure what these old bones can tell us of any interest? He had a sword shoved in his ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ART Posted 4 February, 2013 Share Posted 4 February, 2013 High time to do DNA tests on the two boys bodies found some years ago behind walls in the Tower of London to see if they were indeed the true sons of Edward IVth and not illegitimate as proclaimed by Richard's supporters So many other mysteries of our past to untangle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 4 February, 2013 Share Posted 4 February, 2013 Strange place to bury someone....under a car park FFS.... Bloody wheel clampers were good in those days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 4 February, 2013 Share Posted 4 February, 2013 FFS! d.i.c,k the Turd Reminds me of the Two Ronnies sketch about the 'small brown Richard the third' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 4 February, 2013 Share Posted 4 February, 2013 it's a joke, Blackadder is a TV comedy Do you mean it's not real??? http://www.blackadder-history.com/the.blackadder.history.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minsk Posted 4 February, 2013 Share Posted 4 February, 2013 Do you mean it's not real??? http://www.blackadder-history.com/the.blackadder.history.htm It must be real, I've seen it on TV - and it was even in colour!!!! Very first episode of Blakadder: Richard III won the battle of Bosworth but was then accidentally killed (case of mistaken identity) by Edmund Blackadder, Duke of Edinburgh, the youngest son of Richard IV. But, I'm sure you already knew this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horley CTFC Saint Posted 4 February, 2013 Share Posted 4 February, 2013 What history have we got in southampton thats been covered by car parks. Loads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Warrior Posted 4 February, 2013 Author Share Posted 4 February, 2013 Watching channel 4 +1 absolutely fascinating a skeleton with an arrow in the back. 500 year skeleton back in cardboard boxes and plastic bags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Warrior Posted 4 February, 2013 Author Share Posted 4 February, 2013 Wow putting the royal standard over the bones the archaeologist is visibly shaken BT what they have found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 4 February, 2013 Share Posted 4 February, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ART Posted 4 February, 2013 Share Posted 4 February, 2013 Reconstruction of how Richard actually looked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 4 February, 2013 Share Posted 4 February, 2013 Reconstruction of how Richard actually looked Looks like Rudi Skacel to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 4 February, 2013 Share Posted 4 February, 2013 Sign him up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamilton Saint Posted 5 February, 2013 Share Posted 5 February, 2013 Richard 111? There have been that many? Anyway, that would be Richard CXI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Warrior Posted 5 February, 2013 Author Share Posted 5 February, 2013 Looks a bit like Richard the chorley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHAPEL END CHARLIE Posted 5 February, 2013 Share Posted 5 February, 2013 High time to do DNA tests on the two boys bodies found some years ago behind walls in the Tower of London to see if they were indeed the true sons of Edward IVth and not illegitimate as proclaimed by Richard's supporters So many other mysteries of our past to untangle. Although the many fans of Richard III will vehemently disagree, on the balance of probability methinks he did probably do the dirty deed. Hero or villain, finding him after all this time is a truly remarkable historical discovery. I saw last night that the archaeologist who dug him up accidentally put a pickaxe through the old kings skull - he was long past caring but the stuff of nightmares for her! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ART Posted 5 February, 2013 Share Posted 5 February, 2013 Just read the next project is to find the bones of Alfred the Great in Winchester. Being so close to home, this should bring a lot of interest to the area. http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/shortcuts/2013/feb/05/will-dig-up-alfred-the-great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 5 February, 2013 Share Posted 5 February, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonraker Posted 6 February, 2013 Share Posted 6 February, 2013 High time to do DNA tests on the two boys bodies found some years ago behind walls in the Tower of London to see if they were indeed the true sons of Edward IVth and not illegitimate as proclaimed by Richard's supporters So many other mysteries of our past to untangle. I do not believe it was questioned whether they were his sons only there legitimacy. A DNA test may prove there his sons it wont prove there legitimacy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ART Posted 6 February, 2013 Share Posted 6 February, 2013 I do not believe it was questioned whether they were his sons only there legitimacy. A DNA test may prove there his sons it wont prove there legitimacy. Living overseas and rarely talking English I tend not to put across too well, what I'm trying to say. You are right as it seems Edward wasn't married to their mother at the time. I see, however,that Henry VII, who married their sister Elizabeth of York, had Parliament declare all Edward IV's children legitimate Seems requests have been named a number of times but the Queen together with Westminster Abbey have refused. The reason seems to be that if they turned out not to be the two princes, what would they do about reburying the bodies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch Posted 6 February, 2013 Share Posted 6 February, 2013 I think there's a couple of empty spaces in a car park in Leicester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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