15 reactions |  Back in 2012, Prof Turi King and team led an excavation to search for the remains of King Richard III…in a car park! Join the archaeogeneticist herself in Leicester to learn about the genetic analysis which helped identify his remains. Bid here to win this awesome prize (and to support our charity fundraiser!) https://www.givergy.com/listing/the-royal-institution/history-and-science-of-richard-third | Royal Institution of Great Britain | Facebook

Ancient DNA analysis was crucial in identifying the remains of Richard III. 🧬 Lead geneticist Turi King tells us how genetics combined with history, archeology, anthropology and forensics can shed light on our past and future. | Royal Institution of Great Britain