Medieval duke's remains recount his grisly murder

Science Archaeology Medieval duke's remains recount his grisly murder In 1272, Hungary's Béla of Macsó received over 23 sword gashes-and more. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. In 1272 CE, a Hungarian duke was murdered in cold blood. Details surrounding the grisly killing of the 13th century Hungarian duke named Béla of Macsó have remained murky for centuries. The duke met his demise at the hand of enemies, but far less is known about what motivated his killers or how the attack really unfolded.