The Ricardian Podcast
The Ricardian Podcast
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The podcast of the Richard III Society. Presented by Alec Marsh with guests in each show, the Ricardian Podcast seeks to bring the world of the last Plantagenet king of England and his times to life – and casting a historical spotlight over our understanding of it.
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Focuses on the historical figure of Richard III and his era, with episodes covering topics such as the Princes in the Tower and the Battle of Bosworth, including in-depth discussions about new historical research and interpretations of these pivotal events in British history.
The podcast of the Richard III Society. Presented by Alec Marsh with guests in each show, the Ricardian Podcast seeks to bring the world of the last Plantagenet king of England and his times to life – and casting a historical spotlight over our understanding of it.
In the latest edition of The Ricardian Podcast we are joined by historian, presenter and author Matthew Lewis and Wendy Moorhen, the former research officer of the Richard III Society, to discuss the extraordinary life of Maximilian I, the Austrian archduke and Holy Roman Emperor from 1508 to 1519.
One of the most powerful men in Europe, Maximilian sought to build up and expand the power of the House of Habsburg, but he also had direct links to the House of York through marriage and Richard III himself.
During his long career Maximilian also supported the efforts of at least two Yorkist claimants or pretenders to the throne of England – individuals identifying as the sons of Edward IV, the Princes in the Tower – following Henry Tudor’s seizure the throne after the battle of Bosworth in 1485. How was Maximilian helping them and why was he helping them at all?
The Ricardian Podcast is presented by Alec Marsh and brought to you by the Richard III Society. You can find out more about the society at richardiii.net.
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