About This Episode:
Was Richard III really the child-murdering villain Shakespeare portrayed…or the victim of one of history’s greatest smear campaigns?
In this deep-dive conversation, I’m joined by historian and Gone Medieval host Matt Lewis to unpack the truth behind Richard III, the Princes in the Tower, Tudor propaganda, and the infamous bigamy claim that changed the English succession.
We dig into:
* Did Richard III order the deaths of the Princes in the Tower?
* How Henry Tudor rewrote history to justify his own reign
* Shakespeare’s role in cementing Richard as the ultimate villain
* The bigamy allegation against Edward IV and what it really meant
* New research and projects challenging the traditional story
If you’re obsessed with the Wars of the Roses, the Tudors, medieval power politics, or just love overturning the “official” version of history, this episode is for you.
Key Moments:
- 00:00 – Intro
01:20 – Matt Lewis
03:18 – Richard III in History
07:28 – Richard III and Royal Succession
12:02 – Margaret Beaufort’s Influence
14:08 – Death of Edward IV
18:15 – Richard III’s Political Scheming
21:08 – Origins of the Bigamy Story
26:50 – Evidence Loss in History
31:35 – The Princes in the Tower Mystery
39:38 – Did Richard III Murder His Nephews?
41:40 – Richard III’s Reign
47:19 – Did Richard III Kill His Wife?
48:45 – Richard III’s Historical Reputation
51:10 – Shakespeare’s Portrayal of Richard III
55:03 – Connect with Matt
55:55 – Outro
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