Primal Space | The Discovery of King Richard III

Do you know where King Richard III was really buried? In this video, we piece together the clues that led to uncovering King Richard III’s burial site after 500 years.

From historic battles and demolished churches to mistaken maps and modern DNA tests, we take you step by step through the fascinating journey to locate and identify one of England's most controversial monarchs.


Learn how a small parking lot in Leicester became the site of a groundbreaking archaeological dig, and don’t forget to watch until the end to learn how you can enter this month’s giveaway!


00:00 - The Mystery of Richard III's Burial

00:48 - The Battle of Bosworth and Its Aftermath

01:01 - Where Was King Richard III Buried?

03:30 - The Map That Misled Historians

04:20 - Uncovering the Truth About Richard III

06:00 - Finding Richard III's Skeleton

06:40 - Identifying Richard III with Modern Science

08:40 - DNA Testing Confirms the King

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