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| Richard III's DNA throws up infidelity surprise | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Dec 2 2014, 05:39 PM (243 Views) | |
| CJ | Dec 2 2014, 05:39 PM Post #1 |
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A very minor case of serious brain damage
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-30281333 Analysis of DNA from Richard III has thrown up a surprise: evidence of infidelity in his family tree. Scientists who studied genetic material from remains found in a Leicester car park say the finding might have profound historical implications. Depending on where in the family tree it occurred, it could cast doubt on the Tudor claim to the English throne or, indeed, on Richard's. The study is published in the journal Nature Communications. But the scientists would not be drawn on what meaning it might have - if any - for the current Royal Family, as it was still unknown when the break, or breaks, in the lineage occurred. I'm personally not surprised by this in the slightest - but, admittedly, that's probably because I've played way too much Crusader Kings II .
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| GrieferLord | Dec 3 2014, 03:13 PM Post #2 |
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How ironic would it be if indeed the current royal family doesn't truly have honest claim to the throne because of this? Although even so finding where it broke and who really has claim will take quite a long time. |
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| CJ | Dec 3 2014, 09:14 PM Post #3 |
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By this standard, I'd be surprised if any current monarch in Europe had an 'honest claim' to their throne .
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| GrieferLord | Dec 4 2014, 07:12 AM Post #4 |
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which is why it would be hilarious as all that money and fame would drop rather quickly lol. |
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