Richard III Society American Branch
In her new book, Richard III Unspun, Annette Carson continues to shine a spotlight on the months following the death of Edward IV, a time during which centuries of spin have painted his actions as motivated by a grab for the throne. In previous books and talks, citing evidence in contemporary documents, she has demonstrated that he was actually forced into reacting, with legitimate and long-standing legal powers, to a series
Join us for another engaging Social Hour, where members can discuss the 1483 execution of Sir William Hastings. Why was he accused of treason? What happened at that fateful council meeting? Was there a proper legal basis to the charge against him? Historians have widely different interpretations and we will delve into them in an open discussion led by our chair, Susan Troxell. Pour yourself a cup of coffee, tea,
What really happened at Wakefield? Traditional accounts of the Wars of the Roses describe the Duke of York losing his head, and the Earl of Rutland his life, after a martial conflict with the forces of Henry VI in Wakefield, Yorkshire. These deaths were a pivotal moment in English history, as they paved the way for Edward IV and the Yorkist dynasty. Some historians say there had been a pitched
Beginning in 1400, English men and women gained increasing access to practical medical and scientific knowledge, first in vernacular manuscript collections, and later in inexpensive, printed books. More than two hundred years of engagement with this knowledge—much of it very old—in recipes, prognostications, almanacs, and other pragmatic texts, gradually encouraged readers to see themselves as adjudicators and even progenitors of knowledge in their own right. This talk explores how 15th century
Dr Lacey Bonar Hull, popular podcaster and educator at The History Desk substack, will speak about Richard III's sister, Margaret, the Duchess of Burgundy and a stalwart enemy of Henry Tudor. Despite being a woman, Margaret fearlessly blazed her own destiny as well as that of the Burgundian state. Stay turned - details forthcoming! William Caxton offering book to Margaret of York, MS at Huntingdon Library, US (public domain)
