I was going to write a post about Steve Coogan, the Richard III dig in Leicester and today's new of a libel settlement. But I found that I had said pretty much what I wanted to say on the subject in September 2022.
The post is titled Steve Coogan, Richard III and conspiracy theories and my conclusion there is:
A story about a lone eccentric who proves the establishment wrong makes for an appealing film, but it has little to do with what went on in Leicester that autumn.
And I quoted the archaeologist Mike Potts:
I think ultimately what’s at stake here is public information. The Lost King’s persecution story is a conspiracy theory working the same levers as climate denial or anti vaxing. Not as serious clearly, but if you care about an informed society it matters
I know I'm biased, but I think that post is worth a read if you're at all interested in this affair.
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