Talk: "Finding Richard III: Archaeology, History, and Shakespeare in 21st-century England" by Lin Foxhall
- Event Date: Monday, March 27, 2023
- Time: 5:00 pm–6:30 pm (CDT)
- Location: Knight Auditorium, Spurlock Museum, 600 S. Gregory St., Urbana, IL
King Richard III died ingloriously on an English battlefield in 1485. In 2012–2013, an extraordinary archaeological project discovered his body beneath a car park in Leicester. Professor Foxhall discusses the fascinating intersections of archaeological science, history, literature, and British politics surrounding the find.
Hosted by: Department of Anthropology
In conjunction with: Center for Global Studies, College of Law, Department of English, Department of History, Department of Recreation, Sport & Tourism, Department of the Classics, Department of Theatre, European Union Center, Program in Medieval Studies, Spurlock Museum
LIN FOXHALL
Professor, Classical Studies and Ancient History
University of Liverpool
Contact
For further information on this event, contact the Museum Information Desk at spurlock-museum@illinois.edu (email link) or (217) 333-2360
All participants are welcome. To request disability-related accommodations for this event, please contact Brian Cudiamat at cudiamat@illinois.edu (email link) or (217) 244-5586.