Skull(01 of25)
Open Image ModalHuman remains found in an excavation of the ruins of the Medieval Grey Friars church were later confirmed to belong to King Richard III, the 15th-century English monarch. (credit:University of Leicester)
Skeleton(02 of25)
Open Image ModalRichard III's skeleton. (credit:University of Leicester)
Head Wound(03 of25)
Open Image ModalA penetrating injury to the top of the head. (credit:University of Leicester)
Head with Wounds(04 of25)
Open Image ModalThe skull has been shaved off by a sharp blade, exposing spongy bone beneath. (credit:University of Leicester)
Head Wound(05 of25)
Open Image ModalPenetrating injury to the skull. (credit:University of Leicester)
Jaw and Teeth(06 of25)
Open Image ModalLower jaw showing cut mark below teeth. (credit:University of Leicester)
Cranial Cavity(07 of25)
Open Image ModalA hole left by the largest skull wound exposes flaps of bone associated with the puncture wound at the top of the skull. (credit:University of Leicester)
Pelvis Wound(08 of25)
Open Image ModalA blade wound to the pelvis. (credit:University of Leicester)
Cheek Wound(09 of25)
Open Image ModalA wound to the cheek, possibly caused by a dagger. (credit:University of Leicester)
Base of Skull(10 of25)
Open Image ModalTwo potentially fatal injuries at the base of the skull. In the lower right, a section of skull has been sliced off. (credit:University of Leicester)
Skull(11 of25)
Open Image ModalSkull, after excavation. (credit:University of Leicester)
Skeleton(12 of25)
Open Image ModalSkeleton, after excavation. (credit:University of Leicester)
Spine(13 of25)
Open Image ModalSpine, showing curvature. (credit:University of Leicester)
Vertebrae(14 of25)
Open Image ModalTwo vertebrae showing abnormal features related to scoliosis. (credit:University of Leicester)
Rib with Wound(15 of25)
Open Image ModalA cut mark on the right rib. (credit:University of Leicester)
Skeleton, with Scale(16 of25)
Open Image ModalSkeleton, with scale. (credit:University of Leicester)
Skeleton, with Scale(17 of25)
Open Image ModalSkeleton, with scale. (credit:University of Leicester)
Floor Tile(18 of25)
Open Image ModalA 14th-century inlaid floor tile from the church of the Grey Friars. (credit:University of Leicester)
King Richard's DNA(19 of25)
Open Image ModalMichael Ibsen (genetic descendant of Richard III) swabs his cheek for DNA with geneticist Dr. Turi King. (credit:University of Leicester)
Excavation(20 of25)
Open Image ModalUniversity of Leicester staff remove tarmac from the parking lot above the ruins of the church. (credit:University of Leicester)
Excavation(21 of25)
Open Image ModalUniversity of Leicester staff member inspects the excavation. (credit:University of Leicester)
Copper Letter(22 of25)
Open Image ModalLetter made from copper alloy, possibly from a tomb inscription. (credit:University of Leicester)
Silver Penny(23 of25)
Open Image ModalMedieval silver penny found at the site. (credit:University of Leicester)
King Richard's Last Battle(24 of25)
Open Image ModalThis 1864 engraving depicts Richard III (center) at the Battle of Bosworth Field, where the king was defeated and killed. (credit:Public Domain)
King Richard's Portrait(25 of25)
Open Image ModalThis posthumous portrait, created in the 16th century, depicts the King. (credit:Public Domain)