In this video, at about (0:08) you will see the first trench, with the little "box like step out" and that is the exact place where Philippa Langley found the skeleton of King Richard III. It was Philippa Langley who was down in that first trench, on the first day, and within the first four hours, when she found the left leg bone, and then the right leg bone of King Richard III. Philippa Langley was the FIRST person with the vision and drive to try and find the king, and because of her efforts the world now has this history shaping event. Without Philippa Langley and her efforts, there would have been NO discovery of King Richard III, or even a need for a King Richard III Visitor Centre. The University of Leicester owes a life long debit of gratitude and recognition to Philippa Langley. Doctor George Whitehead
Very intriguing insight on the excavation...it just boggles my mind that over the centuries in England, nobody ever created a royal cemetery to honor the past...yes, I know families were battling over power and land but it's crazy to think they were all buried within the church and not an individual building
The body in the stone coffin was a lady of high status but they weren't able to positively say who she was. They have narrowed it down to one woman but can't prove it is her as she had no descendants
A couple of thoughts strike me as I watch this, and recall this whole reveal occurring at the time: 1. Why was the body of a King so recklessly uncared for in the first place? 2. What role, if any, did the sensitivity to the Royal Family play, in the archeological aspects of this site, given the assumed familial nature of this find, have? In other words........given the bad reputation of this particular King, historical figure or not, was it compelling to unearth and relocate him, due to Royal ties alone? (i.e.: had Hitler's body not been cremated, but unceremoniously buried in what is now a parking area, where the bunker was; would it have been unearthed and reburied with the same sense of urgency or interest?)
@@terilefevers6189 don’t be fooled by the University, they had nothing to do with the find or dig, the person who found the King was Philippa Langley, the University stole this find along with the guy who helped her with the dig, the Uni had previously sacked him, only to rehire him once Philippa found the King, and together, they conned everyone……..they are disgusting.
Remember that Richard was buried by the same people who killed him, so he was lucky to be buried at all. A tomb was eventually built, but it was not open to the public and was destroyed when the friary was dissolved. Finding Richard was such a long shot that HM didn't worry about it. Once his remains were identified, the ruckus started. The issue was actually discussed in Parliament.
He was buried in a hurry and probably in secret. That's why no one knew where his grave was and Thus all the subsequent myths of him being thrown in the river etc
It is intellectually dishonest that every presentation from the University of Leicester on the subject of finding Richard III does not start with an acknowledgment that this would never have happened without the driving force of Philippa Langley and the Richard III Society. I understand that the University wishes to burnish its reputation at every opportunity. I think you do not realize that this glaring omission tremendously reduces the reputation of the University. Shame!
This was so much fun. Love the constant interest by the public on viewing platform through out the entirety of the dig
This is so fascinating! History right under your feet.
In this video, at about (0:08) you will see the first trench, with the little "box like step out" and that is the exact place where Philippa Langley found the skeleton of King Richard III. It was Philippa Langley who was down in that first trench, on the first day, and within the first four hours, when she found the left leg bone, and then the right leg bone of King Richard III. Philippa Langley was the FIRST person with the vision and drive to try and find the king, and because of her efforts the world now has this history shaping event. Without Philippa Langley and her efforts, there would have been NO discovery of King Richard III, or even a need for a King Richard III Visitor Centre. The University of Leicester owes a life long debit of gratitude and recognition to Philippa Langley. Doctor George Whitehead
Very fascinating. Thank you for sharing this information.
Very intriguing insight on the excavation...it just boggles my mind that over the centuries in England, nobody ever created a royal cemetery to honor the past...yes, I know families were battling over power and land but it's crazy to think they were all buried within the church and not an individual building
What?
Thank you to Phillipa Langley for making this happen.
I want to know who the other graves belonged too. They’re just as important in my opinion.
Who is king richard the III?
P.S.: Who ELSE was buried there, other than Richard III? Did anyone ever find out who the others found, were?
The body in the stone coffin was a lady of high status but they weren't able to positively say who she was. They have narrowed it down to one woman but can't prove it is her as she had no descendants
@@annazaman9657So what did they do with those coffins? Did they get a proper reburial like King Richard iii?
A couple of thoughts strike me as I watch this, and recall this whole reveal occurring at the time: 1. Why was the body of a King so recklessly uncared for in the first place? 2. What role, if any, did the sensitivity to the Royal Family play, in the archeological aspects of this site, given the assumed familial nature of this find, have? In other words........given the bad reputation of this particular King, historical figure or not, was it compelling to unearth and relocate him, due to Royal ties alone? (i.e.: had Hitler's body not been cremated, but unceremoniously buried in what is now a parking area, where the bunker was; would it have been unearthed and reburied with the same sense of urgency or interest?)
nutmegger1957 I have wondered the same thing.
@@terilefevers6189 don’t be fooled by the University, they had nothing to do with the find or dig, the person who found the King was Philippa Langley, the University stole this find along with the guy who helped her with the dig, the Uni had previously sacked him, only to rehire him once Philippa found the King, and together, they conned everyone……..they are disgusting.
Remember that Richard was buried by the same people who killed him, so he was lucky to be buried at all. A tomb was eventually built, but it was not open to the public and was destroyed when the friary was dissolved. Finding Richard was such a long shot that HM didn't worry about it. Once his remains were identified, the ruckus started. The issue was actually discussed in Parliament.
@@roberthudson1959 thanks for the info, didn't follow the story at the time but am fascinated by this kind of stuff so am looking into it now
He was buried in a hurry and probably in secret. That's why no one knew where his grave was and Thus all the subsequent myths of him being thrown in the river etc
fascinating.
It is intellectually dishonest that every presentation from the University of Leicester on the subject of finding Richard III does not start with an acknowledgment that this would never have happened without the driving force of Philippa Langley and the Richard III Society. I understand that the University wishes to burnish its reputation at every opportunity. I think you do not realize that this glaring omission tremendously reduces the reputation of the University. Shame!