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.
