REVENGE! Homeschooling the Wars of the Roses and the Battle of St Albans

Friday, February 18th, 2022

In this Homeschooling History episode, the Histories of the Unexpected duo, James and Sam, explore the fascinating history of REVENGE. From discussions of revenge in the corridors of power at 10 Downing Street to Anglo Saxon Blood Feud, and Mafia Vendettas, James and Sam rampage around history of revenge before settling on the fascinating history of the Wars of the Roses and the Battle of St Albans. The episode gives important background on the causes of the Wars of the Roses, its distinct phases and personalities, before analysing the Battle of St Albans in detail. As always, there is a quiz at the end, and a writing task, based on the Wars of the Roes

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