Finding Richard III: Archaeology, History, and Shakespeare in 21st-century England
- Event Type
- Lecture
- Sponsor
- Department of Anthropology, Center for Global Studies, College of Law, Department of English, Department of History, Department of Recreation, Sport & Tourism, Department of the Classics, Department of Theatre, European Union Center, Program in Medieval Studies, Spurlock Museum
- Location
- Knight Auditorium, Spurlock Museum, 600 South Gregory, Urbana
- Date
- Mar 27, 2023 4:00 pm
- Speaker
- Lin Foxhall, Professor of Classical Studies and Ancient History, University of Liverpool
- eucenter@illinois.edu
- Views
- 104
- Originating Calendar
- European Union Center Events
King Richard III died ingloriously on an English battlefield in 1485. In 2012-13, an extraordinary archaeological project discovered his body beneath a car park in Leicester. Professor Foxhall discusses the fascinating intersections of archaeological science, history, literature, and British politics surrounding the find.
Hosted by: Department of Anthropology
In conjunction with: Center for Global Studies, College of Law, Department of English, Department of History, Department of Recreation, Sport & Tourism, Department of the Classics, Department of Theatre, European Union Center, Program in Medieval Studies, Spurlock Museum