Richard III: Solving a 500 Year Old Cold Case | Dr Turi King | TEDxLeicester

Richard III: Solving a 500 Year Old Cold Case | Dr Turi King | TEDxLeicester

Turi King is a British-Canadian geneticist. She read Archaeology and Anthropology at the University of Cambridge going on a win a scholarship to study for a molecular genetics MSc at the University of Leicester, graduating with Distinction. She went on to carry out her award-winning PhD on the link between British surnames and genetics on a Wellcome Trust Prize Studentship.

She is now a Reader in Genetics and Archeaology. All of Turi’s research combines genetics with archaeology, history, geography and forensics. She is perhaps best known for leading the genetic analysis in the King Richard III case and for her public engagement in science work.

She has recently been awarded an Honorary Fellowship of the British Science Association alongside Brian Cox, Alice Roberts and David Attenborough.

[ktzvcmj]

There's something surprisingly humanising about refering to Richard's body as 'him', rather than an 'it' or 'the body'; I really like that touch. Sometimes it can be hard to really grasp the reality of historical figures and events, you know? To wrap your mind around it all as more than stories or concepts. And it's funny the things that allow me a brief sensation of real, true understanding, of seeing that skeleton as a real man, and not just bones.

[jmac]

Terrific. Glad Richard was found. Wonder how many wars we'd be in, if the leaders who declared them had to actually fight, like Richard did?

[loril]

This is so King is awesome and I love listening to her explain it. She does a great job and I am glad King Richard 111 can rest in peace at last.

[peachesontheroad]

This online presentation is well made! I like the way Turi King speakes with so much enthusiasm and excitement for her job and for the Journey they went through to identify Richard. she must have true passion for this dicovery and also for telling the people about it. I didn´t expect that i would have that much fun listening to this talk. Really good

[carolempluckrose]

Right, silliness aside.

This was an amazing journey from Richard dying in battle to burial as a Regnant King in an English Cathedral.

Thank you all for your hard work in finally finding and identifying Richard. It's a tale to be told down future generations.

[Amethyst_Dragon_]

Absolutely brilliant. not just at her job but as a public speaker...thank you for posting..

[havingalook]

Isn't she lovely. Such a wonderful presenter and brilliant mind. Well done.

[richard]

Love this woman! She’s on top of her game.😎

[MsVikingPrincess]

One of my favorite TED talks. Thanks!

[margi]

I’m glad she acknowledged Philippa Langley. She raised over £35, 000 from members of the Richard III Societies from around the world for the archeological dig when other funding sources fell through.

[davidyoung]

She should also have mentioned that Mr. Ibsen crafted the coffin that Richard III's remains were re-interred in under Leicester Cathedral.

[craigalden]

Utterly fascinating. What a marvelous archaeological success.

[fizzao]

She’s very amusing as well as informative. I loved it when Philippa Langley said about the skull reconstruction on a show “He doesn’t look like a murderer”. No, neither did Peter Sutcliffe.

[beameup]

There is a video which shows a replica of the armor that Richard wore.  A subject with precisely the same deformities was used to create the armor (complicated procedure). He was able to ride a horse and use a jousting pole.

[Alexandros.Mograine]

correction: the university started to fund it only AFTER the bones were found. Up until that point it was funded through philippa with donations etc.

[Lea-ugdx]

(SUE, comment by Lea E.) It was a pleasure to listen to this presentation! Having dealt with Richard III in Shakespeare’s play, it is hard to realize the fact that all of this took place in the real world and that Richard was an actual person. The way Tori King presents the evidence found during the excavation makes it very fun to listen to, especially with her sense of humor and her visuals she never fails to make herself understood and invite the audience in on her journey to find Richard III.

[trajancanada]

Really interesting talk. I also like Dr. King's accent, Canadian mixed with a British twang. Unique. Good stuff, cheers.

[bonniesnyder]

Fantastic, thank you from a Richard III fan!

[Ateliera]

So interesting and amusing! Such a great speaker.

[Alien_Truth]

Just wish the talk was longer....very interesting.