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“Treason! Treason!” These were the last words of Richard III on the battlefield of Bosworth, just before a blow struck him from behind, ending his life at only 32 years of age. In recent weeks I have deliberately chosen not to post anything, as my mind has remained fixed on an event deeply rooted in…
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For centuries, it has been taught that Richard III, the last king of the House of York, was the murderer of his nephews. Two children, Edward and Richard, locked in the Tower of London in 1483 and never seen again. “They disappeared,” they said… but in the history books, the accusation has always been clear:…
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Per secoli è stato insegnato che Riccardo III, ultimo re della casa di York, fu l’assassino dei suoi nipoti. Due bambini, Edoardo e Riccardo, chiusi nella Torre di Londra nel 1483 e mai più visti. “Scomparsi”, si disse… ma nei libri di storia è sempre stata chiara l’accusa: uccisi dallo zio per il trono. Ok,…
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Often, when we think of the Middle Ages, we tend to imagine that historical period as one of darkness, punishments, plagues, and chastity pushed to the limits of asexuality. As if having sex, or even just thinking about sex, were so forbidden that no one dared, under penalty of death. In reality, nothing could be…


