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A portrait of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy (1433 - 1477 CE) by Rogier van der Weyden (c. 1400 - 1464 CE). Oil painting. c. 1454-1460. 49 cm (19.2 in) x 32 cm (12.5 in). Now in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie, Berlin.

Warwick Castle was originally built by William the Conqueror (c. 1027-1087 CE) in 1068 CE. The castle was the stronghold of Richard Neville, the Earl of Warwick (l. 1428 – 1471 CE) during the Wars of the Roses (1455 - 1487 CE). In Warwickshire...

Ludlow Castle, probably built around 1075 by the Norman lord Walter de Lacy. The castle was a major Yorkist stronghold during the Wars of the Roses (1455 - 1487 CE). Ludlow, Shropshire, England. (Photo by Colin Watts, on Unsplash)

Bamburgh Castle was originally built as a fort in the 5th Century CE and a castle was built on the site by the Normans at the turn of the 11th Century CE. The castle was besieged twice by forces loyal to Edward IV of England (r. 1461 to 1470...

"Plucking the Red & White Roses in the Old Temple Gardens" by Henry Payne (1868 - 1940 CE). The painting depicts Richard of York challenging Edmund Beaufort, 2nd Duke of Somerset to choose between the White Rose of House York and the Red...

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 two rival branches of the royal Plantagenet...

"Edward IV and Lancastrian Fugitives at Tewkesbury Abbey" (aka "Sanctuary") by Richard Burchett (1815 - 1875 CE). The painting depicts Edward IV of England (r. 1461 to 1470 CE, 1471 - 1483 CE) pursuing Lancaster forces after the conclusion...

Statue of Gaius Suetonius Paulinus on the terrace of the Roman Baths (Bath). The terrace is lined with statues of Roman governors of Britain, Roman emperors and military leaders. The statues date to 1894 CE.

A medieval illustration of the Battle of Tewkesbury, 4 May 1471 CE. In this battle of the Wars of the Roses, Yorkist forces loyal to Edward IV of England (r. 1461-1470 CE & 1471-1483 CE) defeated a Lancastrian army. After the battle, Prince...

A 15th century CE portrait of Edward IV of England (r. 1461-1470 CE & 1471-1483 CE). (The Royal Collection)