Plantagenet Shade

A deep dive into history as and through fiction with @Chelle1917 and @roh_tweets

[Plantagenet Shade @PlantagnetShade]

We're back! On the latest episode of the podcast, @Chelle1917 and @roh_tweets discuss James Clavell's Shōgun, the historical setting of the novel, and the 1980 miniseries based on the book. Check it out! https://t.co/QZ7muRz5Pt

[Plantagenet Shade @PlantagnetShade]

Bad puns notwithstanding and without further ado, check out the episode here, or wherever else you listen to your favorite podcasts.
https://t.co/ymUIel8SdD

[Plantagenet Shade @PlantagnetShade]

Hello all! It's been a minute and life has been very real. But RK and @Chelle1917 are back and trying something new.

Presenting Plantagenet Lampshade, a quick riff on current events and the echoes of those events in history.

[Plantagenet Shade @PlantagnetShade]

This first installment features news of the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, which has an obvious echo in the 15th century downfall of another king's vaguely errant sibling, George, Duke of Clarence.

In short, British royalty has long been the butt of all (malmsey) jokes.

[Matthew Lewis @MattLewisAuthor]

2 October 1452 Birth of Richard, 12 child, youngest of 7 to survive childhood, born to Richard, Duke of York & Duchess Cecily Neville. Later Duke of Gloucester, then King Richard III, his fascinating story inspires debate even today, 572 years after his birth.

[Plantagenet Shade @PlantagnetShade]

This podcast is on an extended hiatus, but since it's that time of year, @Chelle1917 and @roh_tweets dedicated an entire episode to #RichardIII. Listen in! #medieval #HistoricalFiction

https://t.co/smgBfP36sP

[KRIII Visitor Centre @KRIIICentre]

A beautiful service of remembrance at @BosworthLCC Battlefield today.

[Richard III Society @rsociety_iii]

22 August 1485, the death of King Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth. His death was recorded in the Beaufort Hours, Royal MS 2A XVIII, f. 31v, owned by Margaret Beaufort.

[KRIII Visitor Centre @KRIIICentre]

#OTD in 1485, King Richard III met his end at the Battle of Bosworth, fighting Henry Tudor. Richard's death ended the Wars of the Roses and the Plantagenet dynasty, paving the way for the Tudor era and Henry VII's reign. A pivotal moment in England's history. #OTD #Bosworth

[Matthew Lewis @MattLewisAuthor]

22 August 1485 The Battle of Bosworth takes place. King Richard III would become the last King of England to die in battle. Henry Tudor would become the first king of a new dynasty.

Find out more about The Real Richard III in a two-part documentary on @HistoryHit now.

[Plantagenet Shade @PlantagnetShade]

#ShogunFX is done, but if you feel like you’re not done with that world just yet, we have just the thing for you! Check out our episode on the James Clavell novel that inspired the show. Link below!

[KRIII Visitor Centre @KRIIICentre]

Crosby Hall, built in 1466 as Crosby Place, located in Bishopsgate, City of London. It housed Richard III upon bringing Edward V to London in 1483. Moved to Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, in 1910, it was renamed Crosby Moran Hall in 2021.

[Plantagenet Shade @PlantagnetShade]

@NathenAmin I don’t think I’ve ever heard of David Owen before.

[KRIII Visitor Centre @KRIIICentre]

In 1483, Edward V, along with Earl Rivers, Sir Thomas Vaughan, and Sir Richard Grey, departed Ludlow for London. Their plan was to meet Richard III (then the Duke of Gloucester) in Northampton, as designated Lord Protector in Edward IV’s will. #History #EdwardV #RichardIII

[Plantagenet Shade @PlantagnetShade]

#ShogunFX is done, but if you feel like you’re not done with that world just yet, we have just the thing for you! Check out our episode on the James Clavell novel that inspired the show. Link below!

[Plantagenet Shade @PlantagnetShade]

We're back! On the latest episode of the podcast, @Chelle1917 and @roh_tweets discuss James Clavell's Shōgun, the historical setting of the novel, and the 1980 miniseries based on the book. Check it out! https://t.co/QZ7muRz5Pt

[Plantagenet @Plantagenet1455]

OTD in 1471: Edward IV defeats Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick at the crucial Battle of Barnet; fog and misalignments proved disastrous for the Earl, who tried to escape but was killed. Is Edward throne safe? No. Margaret of Anjou landed on England on the same day. #History

[Plantagenet Shade @PlantagnetShade]

@NathenAmin Same!

[Plantagenet Shade @PlantagnetShade]

Got 7/7, because this is our actual wheelhouse.

[HistoryExtra @HistoryExtra]

How much do you know about the Wars of the Roses? Test your knowledge with this quiz on the clash of kings that ended with the rise of the Tudors, and let us know your score... https://t.co/NIcmsSTvwz

[KRIII Visitor Centre @KRIIICentre]

April 9th 1484 It was said that Edward of Middleham, Richard III and Queen Anne’s only son and heir to the throne, dies on this date aged between 7 and 10 years old at Middleham Castle. The date of his birth, death and even the location of his burial is unconfirmed.

[KRIII Visitor Centre @KRIIICentre]

OTD in 1483 Edward IV death is announced leaving his 12 year old son Edward V to inherit the throne and Richard as Lord Protector. Queen Elizabeth wants her son coronated as soon as possible and makes preparations for him to leave Ludlow for London with her household entourage.

[Plantagenet Shade @PlantagnetShade]

@NathenAmin Maybe? I think it turns on who came up with the pre-contract as a strategy to protect Richard’s interests. If it was someone like Catesby (who Hastings also had on retainer), it was probably a strategic decision to remove someone who knew too much.