Could Richard III have beaten Henry Tudor in single combat?

Richard was only 32, Henry just 4–5 years younger, so similar age—but Richard was a veteran of Barnet and Tewkesbury and had taken Berwick in Scotland back for England. He took a Welsh castle age 16. read more

Richard of Shrewsbury was the younger of the Princes in the Tower is generally believed to have been killed during Richard III’s reign, but his name could draw support. In 1487, Lambert Simnel made a bid for the throne, at various times claiming to be Edward of Warwick and Richard of Shrewsbury. read more

Richard III was the second film to have won both Best Film awards at the BAFTAS. It dominated that year's awards ceremony, winning, in addition to the two Best Film awards, the award for Best British Actor. read more