A king’s final hours, told by his mortal remains
Skeleton of Richard III reveals a violent and chaotic end
O BLOODY RICHARD! The recently excavated bones of England’s King Richard III bear witness to his infamous life and death. Severe scoliosis curved his spine, which may have been painful and made it difficult to breathe. Of the 10 wounds discovered on his skeleton, two are candidates for the death blow: a blade plunged up through the bottom of his skull and gash with an axe-like weapon that took off part of the back of his head.
Univ. of Leicester