History Extra podcast The Princes in the Tower: has the mystery been solved?
Nov 20, 2023
Philippa Langley, author of The Princes in the Tower, discusses new discoveries made by The Missing Princes Project and challenges the belief that Edward V died, presenting evidence supporting the idea that he was alive with a stronger claim to the throne. They also explore a remarkable archival discovery and discuss a witness statement written by Richard Duke of York, detailing his experiences from leaving sanctuary to arriving at his aunt's court in 1493.
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
1 2 3 4 5 6
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Missing Prince's Project and its Background
02:49 • 8min
Examining the Evidence and Battle of Bosworth
10:20 • 5min
Archival Discovery of King Maximilian's Receipt and the Fate of Edward and Richard
15:16 • 3min
The Fate of Edward V
18:34 • 4min
The Astonishing Witness Statement of Richard Duke of York
22:49 • 26min