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

E-Mail

eucenter@illinois.edu

Views

58

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