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6.7 million to one: the weight of evidence that the Leicester skeleton is Richard III, says lead DNA researcher

Richard III's skull. (Image by Catriona Gray)

What has the discovery of Richard III’s remains taught us?

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Was the skeleton in the Leicester car park really Richard III?

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Following the success of the Richard III excavation, is it time to dig up other famous skeletons?

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After Richard III, is it time to dig up other famous skeletons?

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New DNA study ‘confirms 99.999%’ that Leicester skeleton is Richard III

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Leicester skeleton is Richard III’s, leading archaeologist insists

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Top 10 bizarre photo galleries

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Could this be the skeleton of a Bronze Age king?

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Leicester skeleton is Richard III, says History Extra poll result

Skeleton of St Valerius covered in jewels

Jewelled skeletons

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Medieval skeletons ‘give clues to leprosy origins’

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‘4,000-year-old skeleton’ uncovered near Windsor

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Leicester car park skeleton ‘is that of Richard III’

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‘Vampire’ skeletons found in Bulgaria