Ten years after the remains of Richard III were unearthed, and as The Lost King arrives in UK cinemas, archaeologist and author Mike Pitts reflects on the astonishing discovery of the “king in the car park”, which made headlines across the globe. Speaking with Rob Attar, he reveals how the dramatic breakthrough was made and what Richard’s remains can tell us about his life and death.

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Mike Pitts is the author of Digging for Richard III: The Search for the Lost King (Thames & Hudson, 2014)

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Authors

Mike Pitts is an archaeologist specialising in the study of British prehistory. His new book, 'How to Build Stonehenge' (Thames & Hudson, 2022), is out now

Rob AttarEditor, BBC History Magazine

Rob Attar is editor of BBC History Magazine and also works across the HistoryExtra podcast and website, as well as hosting several BBC History Magazine events.

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