Richard III: The first photo of an English king | BBC Global

In 2012, an incredible archaeological detective story was unfolding in a car park in England – archaeologists had discovered the remains of King Richard III, one of England’s most famous, and most vilified, monarchs, under layers of asphalt.

For hundreds of years, his burial location was considered lost to history, until an 'accidental' photo – in some ways the king’s first photographic portrait – helped announce a stunning breakthrough.

Made with thanks to Mathew Morris and the University of Leicester Archaeological Services.

Archive footage and 3D model: University of Leicester

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