Richard the Third Visitor Centre

The video tutorial examines the injuries sustained by Richard, the last Plantagenet king. It details the cuts and wounds on his head, likely caused by a knife or dagger. The analysis includes the examination of tool marks and the implications of these injuries. Despite wearing full body armor, Richard's armor was compromised, leading to a significant head wound. A micro CT scan reveals internal injuries but shows that the weapon did not penetrate deeply into the skull.

What type of weapon is suggested to have caused the cut on the right side of Richard's head?

• A sword

• An arrow

• A spear

• A knife

What was found at the left rear of Richard's skull during the examination?

• A large crack

• A small crater

• A smooth surface

• A deep hole

What did the tool marks on Richard's skull indicate?

• The absence of any injury

• The use of a blunt weapon

• The presence of a helmet

• The use of a sharp tool

What type of weapon is believed to have caused the injury on the crown of Richard's skull?

• A mace

• A hammer

• A dagger

• A club

What did the micro CT scan reveal about the depth of the injury on Richard's skull?

• The weapon penetrated deeply

• The weapon did not penetrate significantly

• The weapon caused no injury

• The weapon shattered the skull