There was a lot going on in the news regarding the middle ages this year. Viking massacres, Viking shipwrecks, medieval vampires, and even medieval underwear. But the hottest news of the year came out of a car park in Leicester. Instead of re-hashing all the stories I will list a few and hit the ones that had the most impact.
Here are some of the interesting medieval stories from 2012:
- For Sale: Viking hoard of swords from Bonhams Arms & Armour
- New details on the medieval ‘vampire’ burial
- Couple discover 33ft deep medieval well beneath their living room
- Search for Mona Lisa’s Remains To Resume
- Magna Carta to get modern makeover for 800th birthday
- Viking mass grave linked to elite killers of the medieval world
- Viking massacre came to unexpected ending
- Medieval underwear points to racy history
- 101 medieval coins found at monastery site in Bulgaria’s former capital Preslav
Oh and that car park in Leicester, it just might hold the remains of King Richard III himself! The remains they found are still undergoing DNA testing and the results should be out in early 2013. Below are some links to the story and a video of the press conference.
- Richard III dig: Search team uncovers human bones
- Medieval clue found in search for bones of King Richard III in Leicester car park
- Medieval female skeleton may be church founder
Richard III Press Conference 12 Sep 2012 – 35 minutes
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