Researchers Accurately Recreate Historical Figures’ Faces With Surprising Results

Published on September 22, 2020
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Richard III

Interestingly enough, King Richard III ruled England for just 2 years, but he was immortalized as a tyrant in Shakespeare’s play named after him. His rule ended when the Tudors came into power. He led his army against them in the Battle of Bosworth Field, which he ended up losing.

Richard III

Richard III

What Richard III Really Looked Like

Richard III’s body was found in an underground parking lot. After his body was exhumed, in 2012 it was used to help researchers at Dundee University in order to create this realistic bust of the ill-fated ruler.

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The Richard III Society Reveal A Facial Reconstruction Of Richard III

The Richard III Society Reveal A Facial Reconstruction Of Richard III