Warwick University: Richard III 'had a high-protein diet'

Living conditions in England during medieval times were fat better than previously believed, according to Warwick University.

Tests on the bones of Richard III, whose remains were recently found in a Leicester car park, revealed that he had a high-protein diet. This confirmed suspicions of his high status.

The average income in medieval times was twice the rate today in the world's poorest nations.

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Richard III's head goes on tour

A facial reconstruction of King Richard III is on display in Leicester's Guildhall on the first stop of a nationwide tour.