Tests on skeleton of Richard III , a king of England , reveal a liking for the finer things in life . Score: `` Obviously , Richard was a nobleman beforehand , and so his diet would be reasonably rich already , '' explained Lamb . 6 Medieval aristocrats are known to have eaten high-protein diets . Tests also revealed that Richard III had a taste for wine -- perhaps a bottle a day .
Tests on skeleton of Richard III , a king of England , reveal a liking for the finer things in life . Score: 6 Medieval aristocrats are known to have eaten high-protein diets . Tests also revealed that Richard III had a taste for wine -- perhaps a bottle a day .