KUNINGAS ASFALDI ALL. KUIDAS ARHEOLOOGID LEIDSID RICHARD III

KUNINGAS ASFALDI ALL. KUIDAS ARHEOLOOGID LEIDSID RICHARD III

Autor: Mike Pitts

Kirjastus: ARGO

Kategooria: Maailma ajalugu
2017 aasta

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Dive into the gripping tale of the discovery of King Richard III's remains beneath a car park in Leicester with Mike Pitts's "Kuningas Asfaldi All: Kuidas Arheoloogid Leidsid Richard III". This book chronicles the astonishing archaeological find that captivated millions around the globe.

In 2012, a team of archaeologists unearthed the ancient walls of a monastery beneath a city council car park in Leicester. Among the ruins, they discovered a grave with a skeleton bearing the marks of battle and a severely curved spine. Could this be the remains of the infamous hunchbacked King Richard III, whose reputation was marred by Shakespeare and possibly by Tudor propaganda?

Mike Pitts, a renowned archaeologist and journalist, meticulously details the step-by-step process of uncovering the grave and identifying the skeleton, weaving together a narrative that combines archaeology, cartography, genealogy, forensic science, genetic technology, and more. His exploration sheds light on the true appearance of the king, the nature of his death in the Battle of Bosworth, and the scientific methods that provided the answers.

As the saga of "our century's Tutankhamun" unfolded, it sparked immense public interest, with millions following the story through the media. The debate over the rightful resting place of the king's remains even reached the British Parliament and the courts.

Pitts's expertise is not limited to this case; he has conducted excavations at Stonehenge and Avebury and his research spans to the mysterious statues of Easter Island. As the editor of Britain's leading archaeology magazine, British Archaeology, for over a decade and a freelance journalist contributing to both British and international publications, Pitts brings a wealth of knowledge to this fascinating account.

Embark on a journey through the pages of "Kuningas Asfaldi All: Kuidas Arheoloogid Leidsid Richard III" and experience the enthralling story of how modern science and ancient history collided to solve a 500-year-old mystery.