INTERVIEW: The Battle That Created the Tudors

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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