A king killed in battle. Princes who vanished. A dynasty born in blood.
Historian Michael Jones joins Why Wars Happened to uncover the shocking truths of Bosworth 1485 — the day Richard III fell and the Tudors rose. Shakespeare twisted the story, but what really happened that changed England forever?
⏱ Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to Why Wars Happened Podcast
00:53 Introducing Today's Guest: Michael Jones
01:35 The Battle of Bosworth: An Overview
03:03 Reevaluating the Battle's Location
05:47 Shakespeare's Influence and Historical Misunderstandings
18:21 The Princes in the Tower: A Medieval Mystery
20:54 The DNA Test Debate
21:23 Historical Discoveries and Their Impact
23:30 Richard III's Reputation
30:38 Hypothetical Scenarios and Propaganda
34:54 The Role of Mothers in Royal Politics
40:04 Debates and Future Works
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