The Grave of Richard III
In his desire to claim the throne, it is said that Henry Tudor had been in a rush to go to London from Leicester. This is why he allegedly ordered King Richard III to be interred in a shallow grave. In fact, it was so small and shallow that his skeleton was placed awkwardly, with the head bent to a single side. In 2012, they discovered his remains more than 500 years after he passed away at the Battle of Bosworth in 1485. The discovery of his remains made headlines across the world. It was also noteworthy because they used DNA to identify the body! He was later reburied at the steep price of $4.1 million.
The Grave Of Richard III
Terracotta Army
You might have heard of the terracotta soldiers in the past, but did you know their purpose? They were made to protect Qin Shi Huang, the first Chinese emperor, in the afterlife! They were buried with him in Shaanxi, China in 210-209 BCE. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, local farmers first discovered the figures in 1974. It is believed that there are over 8,000 soldiers, 150 cavalry horses, 520 horses, and 130 chariots in there. Every soldier had a distinctive facial expression, and they were all arranged based on their rank. In the past 25 years, more than 600 pits have been uncovered. Despite this, the site is still mostly unexcavated as certain areas are difficult to get into. A single soldier is worth $4.5 million!
Terracotta Army
