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What did modern analysis reveal about King Richard III's spine?
What did modern analysis reveal about King Richard III's spine?
Where were King Richard III's remains re-interred?
Where were King Richard III's remains re-interred?
Where were the remains of King Richard III discovered?
Where were the remains of King Richard III discovered?
When did Richard III die?
When did Richard III die?
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Where was Richard III originally buried?
Where was Richard III originally buried?
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Which event marked the end of the War of the Roses and the beginning of England's House of Tudor?
Which event marked the end of the War of the Roses and the beginning of England's House of Tudor?
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Where was King Richard III buried after his death in battle?
Where was King Richard III buried after his death in battle?
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How did British archaeologists determine the location of the medieval friary?
How did British archaeologists determine the location of the medieval friary?
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Who described King Richard III as a 'poisonous bunch-backed toad'?
Who described King Richard III as a 'poisonous bunch-backed toad'?
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What did modern analysis reveal about King Richard III's spine?
What did modern analysis reveal about King Richard III's spine?
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Which region is the archaeological site of the recently discovered Buddhist temple located in?
Which region is the archaeological site of the recently discovered Buddhist temple located in?
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When was the earlier Buddhist temple, upon which the recently discovered temple was built, likely constructed?
When was the earlier Buddhist temple, upon which the recently discovered temple was built, likely constructed?
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What was the main feature of the temple's ruins?
What was the main feature of the temple's ruins?
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During which empire did Swat Valley emerge as a sacred Buddhist center?
During which empire did Swat Valley emerge as a sacred Buddhist center?
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Which empire divided up Alexander the Great's conquered territories after his death?
Which empire divided up Alexander the Great's conquered territories after his death?
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Which empire ruled over Gandhara when it emerged as a sacred Buddhist center under the Kushan Empire?
Which empire ruled over Gandhara when it emerged as a sacred Buddhist center under the Kushan Empire?
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What led Italian archaeologists to speculate that they had found a 'street of temples' in Barikot?
What led Italian archaeologists to speculate that they had found a 'street of temples' in Barikot?
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When was the temple likely abandoned in Barikot?
When was the temple likely abandoned in Barikot?
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Who led the excavation of the recently discovered Buddhist temple in Barikot?
Who led the excavation of the recently discovered Buddhist temple in Barikot?
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What is the historical significance of the region of Gandhara?
What is the historical significance of the region of Gandhara?
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What are the main features of the temple's ruins?
What are the main features of the temple's ruins?
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Who discovered the fossil footprints in Mungo National Park?
Who discovered the fossil footprints in Mungo National Park?
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How many fossil footprints have been found in Mungo National Park?
How many fossil footprints have been found in Mungo National Park?
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Which group of people crossed the wetland and left the footprints?
Which group of people crossed the wetland and left the footprints?
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What was the speed of the ancient Aboriginal hunter?
What was the speed of the ancient Aboriginal hunter?
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What does Steve Webb suggest about the fitness of people in ancient times?
What does Steve Webb suggest about the fitness of people in ancient times?
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What is the main focus of the webzine mentioned in the text?
What is the main focus of the webzine mentioned in the text?
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Who currently holds the world record for the 100 meters sprint?
Who currently holds the world record for the 100 meters sprint?
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What was the speed reached by Donovan Bailey during his world record breaking race?
What was the speed reached by Donovan Bailey during his world record breaking race?
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What did the study of the footprints left by the Aboriginal man prove about him?
What did the study of the footprints left by the Aboriginal man prove about him?
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Which of the following statements about the fossil footprints in Mungo National Park is true?
Which of the following statements about the fossil footprints in Mungo National Park is true?
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Who was able to solve the mystery of the set of only-right-foot prints found in Mungo National Park?
Who was able to solve the mystery of the set of only-right-foot prints found in Mungo National Park?
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What is the main reason why the quality of the archaeological findings in Mungo National Park surprised scientists?
What is the main reason why the quality of the archaeological findings in Mungo National Park surprised scientists?
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Study Notes
King Richard III
- Modern analysis revealed that King Richard III's spine had a severe curvature, consistent with scoliosis
- His remains were re-interred in Leicester Cathedral in 2015
- His remains were discovered under a car park in Leicester in 2012
- Richard III died in 1485 during the Battle of Bosworth Field
- He was originally buried in the choir of the friary of the Greyfriars in Leicester
- The Battle of Bosworth Field marked the end of the War of the Roses and the beginning of England's House of Tudor
The Discovery of King Richard III's Remains
- British archaeologists determined the location of the medieval friary using historical records and geophysical surveys
- William Shakespeare described King Richard III as a 'poisonous bunch-backed toad'
The Buddhist Temple in Swat Valley
- The archaeological site of the recently discovered Buddhist temple is located in the Swat Valley region
- The earlier Buddhist temple, upon which the recently discovered temple was built, was likely constructed in the 2nd century BC
- The main feature of the temple's ruins is a large stone stupa
The History of Swat Valley
- Swat Valley emerged as a sacred Buddhist center during the Kushan Empire
- The region was divided up by the Greeks after the death of Alexander the Great
- Gandhara was ruled by the Kushan Empire when it emerged as a sacred Buddhist center
- Italian archaeologists speculate that they have found a 'street of temples' in Barikot
- The temple was likely abandoned in the 6th century AD
- The excavation was led by Italian archaeologist Luca Maria Olivieri
Fossil Footprints in Mungo National Park
- The fossil footprints were discovered by paleontologist Mary Johnson
- A total of 563 fossil footprints have been found in Mungo National Park
- The footprints were left by a group of ancient Aboriginal people who crossed the wetland
- The speed of the ancient Aboriginal hunter was estimated to be around 23 km/h
- Steve Webb suggests that people in ancient times were more fit than people today
- The main focus of the webzine mentioned in the text is exploring the world's most fascinating archaeological discoveries
- Donovan Bailey currently holds the world record for the 100 meters sprint with a speed of 12.46 seconds
- The study of the footprints left by the Aboriginal man proved that he was able to reach high speeds while hunting
- Only one set of fossil footprints was found, consisting of only right-foot prints
- The mystery of the set of only-right-foot prints was solved by Dr. Steve Webb
- The archaeological findings in Mungo National Park were of high quality, which surprised scientists
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Test your knowledge on the historic discovery of King Richard III's remains in an English car park. Learn about the significance of this site in national history and the fascinating story behind the excavation.
