Monday, September 8, 2014

what richard ate

http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2013/2/4/1359992221626/Painting-of-Richard-III-b-010.jpgMore news on Richard III, whose remains were discovered beneath a Leichester parking lot in England.

It is now known that Shakespeare's controversial protagonist dined frequently (in real life) on freshwater fish - as well as "exotic" birds like swan, crane and heron.  Analysis of his remains also show that Richard consumed copious amounts of wine and suffered from advanced tooth decay.  Video report here.

*Photo Credit/Via the Guardian, "Digging Up Richard III Will Not Bury Old Arguments."  And, "A painting of Richard III by an unknown artist from the 16th century: the idea of Richard as villain began almost as soon as his reign came to an end. Photograph: Neil Hall/Reuters"