How DNA analysis helped uncover the lost remains of Richard III
In short: In this talk from Ada Lovelace Day 2014, geneticist and historian Dr Turi King explains how an interdisciplinary team successfully located the remains of King Richard III beneath a Leicester car park.
Dr Turi King details the role of DNA analysis in the Greyfriars Project, a mission that overcame low initial expectations to find the king. The presentation explores how the integration of genetics with archaeology, anthropology, history, and forensics can illuminate both our past and our future.
The lecture was part of a 'cabaret of science' hosted by the Royal Institution to celebrate Ada Lovelace Day, an international event honoring women's achievements in STEM.
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