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Richard III returns

As The Lost King arrives in UK cinemas, ten years after the remains of Richard III were unearthed, Mike Pitts reflects on the astonishing discovery of the “king in the car park”

Published: October 7, 2022 at 12:30 PM

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Ten years after the remains of Richard III were unearthed, and as The Lost King arrives in UK cinemas, archaeologist and author Mike Pitts reflects on the astonishing discovery of the “king in the car park”, which made headlines across the globe. Speaking with Rob Attar, he reveals how the dramatic breakthrough was made and what Richard’s remains can tell us about his life and death.

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Mike Pitts is the author of Digging for Richard III: The Search for the Lost King (Thames & Hudson, 2014)

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Mike Pitts

Mike Pitts is an archaeologist specialising in the study of British prehistory. His new book, 'How to Build Stonehenge' (Thames & Hudson, 2022), is out now

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