What a media rumble over an argument better fought in historic research papers. Prof. Michael Hicks and Prof. Martin Biddle are both not among the consulted specialists for the research done by the University of Leicester. Might that be the reason for the rumble?

Overview of positions in the current conflict in the ‘new Battle in the Wars of the Roses’.

Argument overview in the new conflict about King Richard III. Is he or is he not… ?
Conflict somehow must have been in Richard III’s drinking water and now spreads like a contagious disease…

The closest look so far into the counter-argument made by Prof. Michael Hicks. I even in points follow his argument, though in the multitude of research the University of Leicester did, the arguments no longer hold value in my point of view. Please comment with what you think about this whole new skirmish in the “Wars of the Roses”.

Answer of the University of Leicester to the new accusations against their research results by Prof. Michael Hicks and Prof. Martin Biddle.

I don’t need to read the article, but only compare the pictures used to illustrate the article, to see a certain partiality of the author. The article still is of interest as it gives some argumentative detail of the concerns raised by Prof. Michael Hicks and Prof. Biddle.

A new skirmish in the new “Wars of the Roses”. Envy or reasonable doubt – who can tell? As the University of Leicester always carefully approached their research results and did not claim to have found more than they indeed have, I see no real reason for the current upheaval. But rather advise to take a closer look at the research publications by the University of Leicester and the Looking for Richard team.

Poll about the current discussion. Is the found skeleton of King Richard III or not? Is the research done by the University of Leicester and connected researchers worldwide conclusive or not? – The result so far is very in favour of one position, but I won’t reveal it here. Try for yourself and take part in the poll.

New archaeological project around King Richard III in York!

In memoriam of an outstanding person: Mike Bennett, founder of the Richard III Museum in York.

The Channel 4 production about the search for King Richard III, “The King in the Car Park” by Darlow Smithson Productions, received the prestigious history award at the Royal Television Society’s Programme Awards.

Was King Richard III a good chess player? Who knows…, but the new Shakespeare production in Leicester certainly connects him to the game. See more details about the stage performances in the article and tickets for the play are available here: www.embracearts.co.uk.

King Richard III is a boost for economy.

Interesting post about King Richard III’s meeting with Nicholas von Poppelau, a Silesian ambassador of the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick III., in the year 1484. Originally posted by Norman Housley in Cross and the Crescent: Crusading and the Contemporary World Blog on March 20, 2014

The U.S. investigate Leiceser for the anticipated American tourists interested in history and King Richard III. – U.S. ambassador to the U.K., Matthew Barzun, visits the King Richard III exhibition in Leicester and Leicester Cathedral.

Diplomatic answer about the last resting place for King Richard III by American diplomat, the U.S. ambassador to the U.K., Matthew W Barzun.

The publisher of Dr. John Ashdown-Hill’s new book “The Third Plantagenet” announces a author’s event taking place at the Gloucester Museum on Saturday 22nd March, 2014.

Dr. John Ashdown-Hill will present his new book “The Third Plantagenet” about the brother of King Richard III, the Duke of Clarence, in Gloucester.

Author Matthew Lewis (Interview on KRA, 23.08.2013) shares his rich knowledge about King Richard III and his time in his books, but now also in podcasts, shared on iTunes and via video recordings on YouTube:

1. The Richard III Podcast – A Perfect Coup (04.03.2014)
   

 

2. The Richard III Podcast – Introduction (09.03.2014)
   

 

3. The Richard III Podcast – Episode 2 – The Cat Who Got the Cream (18.03.2014)
   

 
Video-recordings also available via the YouTube channel of Matt Lewis.

Richard III Festival in Gloucester till 30th of March 2014.