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Why Richard III May Not Have Killed the Princes in the Tower

Ask anyone with a passing interest who killed the Princes in the Tower. The likely answer is that it was Richard III. But did he do it?

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An Overview of the Wars of the Roses Part Two

The Medieval struggle for the English crown continues. The House of York and the House of Lancaster pitted cousins against each other on the battlefields of Britain.

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An Unsound Monarchy: Was Edward IV Illegitimate?

If Edward IV's mother really did have an affair with an archer, then Britain's royal family has been compromised since 1485. Elizabeth II has no blood right to be on the throne.

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Who Won the Battle of Bannockburn? And What Did they Win?

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The Truth about the Princes in the Tower

Two young royal boys disappeared in the Tower of London. But before we can speculate on the mystery, we need to know the history.

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Anne Neville: Richard III's Queen and the Kingmaker's Daughter

Ruthless schemer, potential child murderer, helpless pawn in a real world game of thrones or tragic victim? Anne of Warwick has been called them all.

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The Genealogy of the Wars of the Roses

It was known at the time as the Cousins War. The family tree grew very tangled between the House of Lancaster and the House of York.

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Scottish Independence: The Battle of Bannockburn Pt 1

The Battle of Bannockburn marked a key turning point in Scottish history. Its 700th anniversary is in 2014. Robert the Bruce forged freedom for Scotland.

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A Brief History of Old London Bridge

Many bridges have spanned the River Thames, but the most fascinating of all was the medieval Old London Bridge with its houses, shops and chapel.

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Five Facts You Might Not Know About King Richard III

Behind all the Tudor propaganda and Shakespearean drama, what do we really know about Richard III?

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The Choices of Llanrwst: The Town Which Opted Out of a War and Into a Cave

What if you laid on a war and nobody came to fight? The people of Llanrwst declined all kind invitations to become cannon fodder during the Glyndŵr Rising.

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Did Shakespeare Have Richard III All Wrong?

The theory was that by uncovering Richard III, we would learn more about the man behind the legend. Has he been unfairly represented for over 500 years?

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An Overview of the Wars of the Roses Part One

Known at the time as the Cousins' War, this was a dynastic battle for the English crown. It was the House of Lancaster (red rose) versus the House of York (white rose).

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The Importance of the Battle of Edgecote

During the Wars of the Roses, Edward IV found it necessary to defend his crown against his brother George, Duke of Clarence, and the 'Kingmaker', Earl of Warwick.

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Scottish Independence: The Battle of Bannockburn Pt 3

At Midsummer 1314, the scene was set for one of Britain's most historic clashes. The English fatally under-estimated the Scots, in their struggle for independence.

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Magna Carta, the facts, myths and legends briefly

While the celebrations of the 800th anniversary had many cheering from the rooftops, I had a rather different view of the myths surrounding this supposedly iconic charter.

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What Happened to the Princes in the Tower?

It's an enduring Medieval mystery, which has intrigued historians for centuries. But what is really known about the disappearance of the boy king Edward V and his little brother?

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Scottish Independence: The Battle of Bannockburn Pt 2

The Fate of a nation was decided at Bannockburn. Yet 700 years ago, Scotland's most famous battle for freedom nearly wasn't fought at all.

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