Recently, the bones of King Richard III (no...not the "Lionhearted") were discovered under a parking lot in the central England town of Leicester (pronounced "Lester"). In case you don't remember your 15th century history, this was a nasty sort of time for the Monarchy. Richard III was quite the wicked one and his reign lasted only a couple years when he was "killed" in battle. What makes this an interesting medical story is how his bones were validated and the amazing detective work required.
Richard III was definitely killed. Rather horribly it turns out. Also explains why he was buried in such an unusual manner. Read the BBC story and more.
BTW - Leicester is about an hour drive north from London up the M1 in case you are thinking about visiting. If you are inclined you might want to pop in for a draft at the old Globe pub, just walking distance from the archeological discovery. The Steak and Tiger pie is fantastic! Oh, if you're there after dark and feel a mysterious presence...it's just a few old ghosties. Seems the place was once a waystation for folks awaiting execution at the nearby Gallowtree Gate.
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