Paul Mullins : The odds of discovering Richard III 's remains were exceptionally slim . Mullins : As we continue to be captivated by the dramatic discovery of Richard III 's remains , we should keep in mind that it 's just one piece of material culture from a complex site that tells a story that will reach well beyond the mere hunt for a monarch 's grave . Archaeologists rarely search for individuals , let alone lost monarchs . They're more likely to look at the bones and skeletons in a mass grave or dig up an old burial ground. Mullins : Big discoveries can give us compelling glimpses into past history and culture .
Paul Mullins : The odds of discovering Richard III 's remains were exceptionally slim . Mullins : Archaeologists rarely search for individuals , let alone lost monarchs . They're more likely to look at the bones and skeletons in a mass grave or dig up an old burial ground. Mullins : Big discoveries can give us compelling glimpses into past history and culture .