Leicester, York Fighting Over Bones of Richard III
Found in Leicester, York wants them
The discovery of King Richard III under a parking lot in the English city of Leicester thrilled history buffs around the world. But the news meant a winter of discontent for the rival city of York, and now the two are doing battle over the royal bones.
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Sweet. I want to see a real battle with trebuchets.