This is History: A Dynasty to Die For Season 7 | 6. The Traitors
Jun 3, 2025
Dive into a whirlwind of political intrigue as King Richard II faces off against Henry Bolingbroke. Witness the dramatic escape attempts of nobles, including one disguised as a chicken salesman. Explore the chaos of royal succession and the power struggles that follow Bolingbroke's rise. Experience the harsh realities of betrayal and loyalty within the court as the Merciless Parliament deals out punishing sentences. Tension simmering, secrets unravel, and a kingdom hangs in the balance!
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De Vere's desperate escape
- Robert De Vere flees through fog and freezing water to escape Henry Bolingbroke's forces.
- Discarding armor and weapons, he dives into the Thames to avoid capture in December 1387.
Richard's 'gyration' and legal plots
- Richard II's 'gyration' was a defensive kingdom tour to avoid nobles who opposed him.
- During this, he plotted to end the continual council by labeling opponents as traitors legally.
Failed royal escape and army raising
- Michael de la Pole disguised himself as a chicken farmer to escape but was caught.
- Richard ordered De Vere to raise an army in Cheshire, but the plan to mobilize quickly failed.