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Historical Inaccuracies in The White Princess | Episode 8
The White Princess finale replaces Tudor history with character assassination and invented tragedy.
Henry VII
Discover Henry VII’s rise from exile to founder of the Tudor dynasty, blending political cunning with dynastic ambition to secure the English throne.
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Historical Inaccuracies in The White Princess | Episode 7
The White Princess manufactures tragedy by turning Perkin Warbeck into Richard of York.
Historical Inaccuracies in The White Princess | Episode 6
Episode 6 of The White Princess abandons Tudor history for spectacle, anachronism, and faux feminism.
Historical Inaccuracies in The White Princess | Episode 5
Episode 5 of The White Princess abandons history to vilify Margaret Beaufort and sensationalize Perkin Warbeck.
Historical Inaccuracies in The White Princess | Episode 4
Episode 4 of The White Princess rewrites the Lambert Simnel rebellion, ignoring Henry VII’s mercy and Tudor reality.
Historical Inaccuracies in The White Princess | Episode 3
Episode 3 of The White Princess distorts Tudor childbirth, faith, and politics by turning real figures into villains for drama.
Historical Inaccuracies in The White Princess | Episode 2
Episode 2 of The White Princess rewrites Tudor politics, turning real figures into conspirators and weakening Henry VII for drama.
Historical Inaccuracies in The White Princess | Episode 1
A deep-dive into the historical inaccuracies of The White Princess, the Starz adaptation of Philippa Gregory’s novel, and why Tudor history deserved better.
Sir Thomas Lovell: Henry VII’s Silent Weapon
Sir Thomas Lovell may not be a household name, but behind the scenes of Henry VII’s court, he was one of the most powerful and dangerous men in England. A ruthless spymaster, political strategist, and royal enforcer, Lovell operated in…
The Art of Power: How Henry VII Used Storytelling to Secure His Throne
How did Henry VII use art, theater, and divine symbolism to legitimize his rule, and what can that teach us about storytelling today? Discover how medieval allegory shaped history, faith, and even Shakespeare.
