King Richard III of England had the honor of being memorialized
in a William Shakespeare play after his death in battle in 1485.
Now, modern-day archaeologists are on the hunt for the medieval
king's physical resting place. The University of Leicester,
Leicester City Council and the Richard III Society have joined
forces to search for the grave of Richard III, thought to be
under a parking lot for city council offices. The team will use
ground-penetrating radar to search for the ideal spots to dig.
"This archaeological work offers a golden opportunity to learn
more about medieval Leicester as well as about Richard III's
last resting place — and, if he is found, to re-inter his
remains with proper solemnity in Leicester Cathedral," Philippa
Langley, a Richard III Society member, said in a statement.
Science news from NBCNews.com Richard III was King of England
from 1483 to 1485. He died during the Battle of Bosworth Field
during the War of the Roses, an English civil war between the
House of Lancaster and the