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Birth of John de la Pole: Arguably the First Husband of Margaret Beaufort

John de la Pole was the husband of a prominent Lancastrian woman and Yorkist woman. His wise decisions helped him to gain popularity in the English court and set his future up well

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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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The Birth of Henry V: The Second House of Lancaster Monarch

Henry V was possibly born on September 16, 1386. He was born during a troubled England and in the middle of the Hundred Year's War but how much do you really know about him

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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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The Coronation of Richard III and Anne Neville

Richard III and his wife Anne were crowned on July 6,1483. Richard is known for his death at Battle of Bosworth but do you know much about his younger years?

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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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In the steps of saints and druids:the way of the Celtic church

Celtic Christianity drew inspiration from Christ and ancient Celtic philosophy and in the modern eco-conscious world of today is inspiring people again.

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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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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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