King Richard III’s Remains Found Under a Parking Lot
Richard III, the last York King, was the King of England from 1483 to 1485. After his death in 1485 at the Battle of Bosworth, the Tudor dynasty began. The Tudors, with the help of William Shakespeare, worked to depict Richard has a hunchbacked villain. But the real story is more complex. In 2012 Richard’s remains were found under a parking lot, the site of a cathedral in the 15th century. They were exhumed and reburied at Leicester Cathedral in 2015. Listen to learn more about this fascinating discovery and the Medieval smear campaign that led to Shakespeare’s depiction of Richard III.
Read MoreShipwreck Discovery Reveals Details about Maritime Warfare of Ancient Greeks
A 2,000 year old shipwreck was discovered off the Greek Island of Antikythera. It was full of expensive items such as marble and bronze statues, gold jewelry, perfume bottles and more. It was discovered over 100 years ago, but divers and scientists have recently returned to the wreck with sophisticated diving gear to search for more artifacts. They have found what they believe is not a luxury item but a torpedo-like device made of lead. Listen to hear how the ancient writings by the Greek historian, Thucydides, helped scientists find out how this was used.
Read More"Mudlarks" Seek Buried Treasure
Many years ago, poor children known as “mudlarks” used to dig through garbage along the Thames River in London. One modern English woman has been mudlarking for years, but for a very different reason: she searches for ancient relics of everyday life in years past. It is dirty work, but rewarding. She has discovered all sorts of artifacts from periods throughout history. Listen to hear a modern mudlark describe the excitement of digging for buried treasure and what she has uncovered in the process.
Read MoreDrought Uncovers Treasures from the Past
Severe droughts around the world have uncovered historic treasures while also causing devestation. Many waterways have been impacted by the drought, from the Yangtze River in China to the Paluxy River in Texas. Researchers are excited by the finds, including an uncovered bridge dating back to the Roman empire and never before seen dinosaur tracks.. Listen to hear details about what has been found as waters recede from droughts, and find out how scientists know that recent droughts are some of the worst in history.
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An amateur metal detectorist from the U.K. pulled a rare and valuable treasure out of the mud: a 500-year-old necklace dating to the time of King Henry VIII. Its discovery stunned both him and the British Museum curator to whom he brought it. Listen to learn about the exciting discovery and its significance to the reign of Henry VIII and his wife, Katherine, in Renaissance England.
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02/21/2023
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