Valuable Archaeological Findings That Have Shaped History Over Milennia

In Leicester, England, Richard III’s hurried burial by Henry Tudor led to an awkwardly positioned skeleton in a shallow grave. His reburial cost $4.1 million, highlighting the historical significance and financial investment in finding the lost king.

Over five centuries later, in 2012, Richard III’s remains were found, captivating the world. Through advanced scientific techniques, archaeologists confirmed his identity by DNA matching with descendants of his family, marking a milestone in archaeological science.