How Did The Wars Of The Roses Start?

The Wars of the Roses were a series of brutal medieval civil wars fought between 1455 and 1485 over control of the English throne. Two rival families within the House of Plantagenet, the Yorkists and the Lancastrians, went head to head over this 30 year period which led to vicious murders, power struggles and unsolved mysteries. Find out the origins of this famous conflict, the role of pivotal figures such as Henry VI and Richard Duke of York, and the important influence of the Hundred Years War. From Elizabeth II to Cleopatra, Real Royalty peels back the curtain to give a glimpse into the lives of some of the most influential families in the world, with new full length documentaries posted every week covering the monarchies of today and all throughout history. 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with co