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Princes in the Tower

Another view

Nov 17, 2014

archaeology

“Princes”, Charles II, denialists, DNA evidence, Dr. John Argentine, Edward IV, Princes in the Tower, Richard III, Tanner and Wright, Thomas More, Vergil, Westminster Abbey

Note, in particular, the beginning of the last paragraph: THE BONES IN THE URN The main accusation against Richard III has always been the assumption that he murdered his nephews, and the discovery of the skeletons of two children under a Tower staircase in the 17th century has often been quoted as virtual proof of…
In the Midst of a Usurpation — A Knightly Summons & a Dog That Did Not Bark

Aug 3, 2014

Alternative History

British History, Edward V, Elizabeth Woodville, Medieval, medieval history, Princes in the Tower, Richard III, Richard of Gloucester, Sherlock Holmes, War of the Roses

While searching for something else related to Richard III, I happened to notice a few interesting details I hadn’t noticed before, pertaining to the chronology of events leading up to his taking the throne. (Please note that the items below are a partial chronology of events.) 1. Late May/early June 1483. Years later, Phillippe de…