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 this episode of The Ricardian Podcast we shine the spotlight on the mysterious life of the man who called himself Richard of England but who came to be known in history as Perkin Warbeck.
Born in around 1474, this individual claimed to be the son of Edward IV and made at least three bids to dethrone Henry VII in the 1490s.
In the centuries since opinion has largely accepted the story laid down by Henry VII that this claimant to the crown was a boatman’s son from Tournai.
However, in the light of recent documentary findings this assertion is being challenged like never before.
With guests historian and presenter Matt Lewis and historical researcher Wendy Moorhen we chart the highly contested life and career the man who would have been king, Richard of England.
The Ricardian Podcast is presented by Alec Marsh and brought to you by the Richard III Society. Visit richardiii.net to find out more.
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