Surprise Found in Lead Coffin Found at King Richard III Burial Site

The lead coffin found near the body of King Richard III during archeological excavations in Leicester has taken a surprise turn!

Archaeologists had thought the 600-year-old metal casket, which was found in a stone tomb at Greyfriars in August, might belong to knight Sir William de Moton. But analysis is showing that the skeleton appears to be that of a female.

Working with a newly found list of burials at the Friary, scientists are attempting to discover just who is buried in this high status coffin.

Read more: http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/New-twist-mystery-lead-coffin-near-Richard-III/story-19946113-detail/story.html#ixzz2iHRVpkV1

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Have archaeologists discovered the grave of Alexander the Great?

Could archaeologists have discovered the grave of Alexander the Great?

 

Alexander The Great

 At a site in Greece archaeologists have uncovered what could be the grave of Alexander the Great. The warrior king - who ruled much of the known world in the 4th century BC - was thought to be buried in Egypt. But a few experts now believe otherwise after they uncovered a marble-faced wall 500 metres long and three metres high under an artificial mound, dating from the right time in history. However many believe it will turn out to be the grave of some other important individual.