15K views · 218 reactions | Today in 1483, Richard III became King of England after Parliament declared his nephew, Edward V, illegitimate. Many know this infamous part of Richard's story, but who was he before he gained his reputation as a so-called villain?  Medieval expert Matt Lewis went to the Shropshire town of Ludlow to find out more about Richard's early life as a child in the Wars of the Roses ⚔️ #history #richardiii #newrelease #documentary | History Hit | Facebook

Ancient DNA analysis was crucial in identifying the remains of Richard III. 🧬 Lead geneticist Turi King tells us how genetics combined with history, archeology, anthropology and forensics can shed light on our past and future. | Royal Institution of Great Britain