Carolyn M Cash Freelance Journalist
Writer, History and Royalty
The Battle of Bosworth marked a turning point in English history as the House of York’s rule ended prematurely and abruptly as a new dynasty took over. It was “a most savage battle” but it was an ill-documented one, as only one eyewitness account survives. Richard III was the first English king killed in battle…
Richard III reigned for two years before he was killed at the Battle of Bosworth Field but he is best remembered for the murder of the Princes of the Tower. Was Richard the evil genius as portrayed in Shakespeare’s play? The 1995 film starring Ian McKellen continues this tradition by portraying Richard III as a…
Margaret of Anjou is best remembered as a vengeful and ambitious woman who brought war and misery to England. She also participated in one of the bloodiest civil wars. Margaret of Anjou was born 23 March 1430 at Pont-a-Mousson, Lorraine. She was the second daughter born to René of Anjou and Isabelle of Lorraine. René…
Philippa of Hainault and Edward III brought stability to the monarchy after his father’s disastrous reign. She was interested in education, art and literature. She was often portrayed as “bourgeois”—solid, comfortable and domestic—as her homely features and motherly figure are captured in Master Hennequin of Liège’s fine alabaster effigy on her tomb. Her great amiability…
