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history2 years ago•2 min saved

Ancient Coins Discovered and Set for Auction in UK

Gold coins believed to be from the 15th century and possibly owned by a local merchant during the Battle of Bosworth Field, where Richard III was killed, have been found in Leicestershire, England. The coins will be put up for auction and could fetch nearly $25,000. Bosworth Field has been a popular place for treasure findings in the past, including a gold angel of Richard III found in 2012. Richard III reigned for just two years and was defeated and killed by Henry Tudor on the battlefield.

via Fox News|

#15th-century #auction #bosworth-field

film2 years ago•6 min saved

"The Lost King: Unearthing Richard III's Legacy"

The Lost King, a historical drama about the discovery of Richard III's remains in a parking lot in Leicester, England, in 2012, is now playing in over 750 theaters. The film follows amateur historian Philippa Langley's eight-year search for the monarch's remains and her subsequent efforts to have him re-buried with dignity. Langley, played by Sally Hawkins, is pleased with the film's portrayal of her story, including a plot device that inserts King Richard into the film at key moments.

via Deadline|

#film #historical-drama #philippa-langley

film2 years ago•4 min saved

Uncovering the Truth Behind 'The Lost King': A Review

The Lost King, starring Sally Hawkins and Steve Coogan, tells the story of Philippa Langley's journey to discover the remains of King Richard III, whose final resting place had been a matter of debate since his death in 1485. Langley becomes convinced that Richard III might not have been the villain he was made out to be and hopes to give him a proper burial. The film explores the tension between the exaltation of royal power and the ennobling of common individuals.

via Vulture|

#film #historical-drama #philippa-langley

movies2 years ago•2 min saved

"The Lost King": A Fascinating Tale of Royalty and Obsession.

"The Lost King" is a historical comedy-drama about Philippa Langley, a single mother from Edinburgh who spearheaded the successful search for the grave of King Richard III. Sally Hawkins shines as Philippa, who becomes obsessed with finding Richard's grave and disproving his reputation as a hunchbacked nephew-killer and unworthy usurper. The movie is a warm portrait of a woman who lost her health and found her purpose, exhuming her self-respect along with Richard's bones. Directed by Stephen Frears, the movie is a quietly droll detective story that raises serious questions about the way history is written.

via The New York Times|

#comedy #historical-drama #movies