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An infographic illustrating the genealogy of the prominent participants in the Wars of the Roses, a series of civil wars that engulfed England during the late 15th century. The conflict raged between...
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The War of the Roses (1455-1487) was a series of battles between rival supporters over control of the throne of England.
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"... in honor of the Houses of York and Lancaster."
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Battle of Towton by Graham Turner
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"The red rose for Lancaster, the white rose for York!" H.J. Ford for The book of princes and princesses, by Mrs. Lang. #illustration
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If you follow the map where will it lead?
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Editor’s Note: This article is the second in a new series of ongoing articles about major events in British History. Each article will be a long read - British History, Featured, Great Events in British History, Long Reads, Plantagenet Era
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Transform any room into a stylish and unique space with wall art! Choose from canvas artwork, framed prints & posters for stunning interiors.
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I knew where the Tudor rose (the current floral emblem for England) came from, but always confused the two houses associated with the red and white roses. Now I know.
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The Marriage of Henry Tudor (Henry VII) and Elizabeth of York united the feuding houses of York and Lancaster (for the most part).
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A map illustrating the course of a series of civil wars in the Kingdom of England between the houses of Lancaster and York for the crown. Known today as the Wars of the Roses (a term coined in the 19th...
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A brief look at the grisly origins of this Game of Thrones "fantasy," which is quite rich with similarities to historical events.
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Wars of the Roses (1455–85), in English history, the series of civil wars that preceded the rise of the Tudors. Fought between the houses of Lancaster and York for the English throne, the wars were named years afterward from the supposed badges of the contenders: the white rose of York and the red rose of Lancaster.
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Medieval and Middle Ages History Timelines - Wars of the Roses
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