The Wars of the Roses were a series of conflicts between the rival English houses of Lancaster and York, both of which had claims to the throne. They began in 1455 with disagreements over a proposed resolution to the Hundred Years’ War, and ended in 1487 after the Lancastrian Henry VII ...
• The earliest known rose painting was found in approximately 1600 B.C. in Crete, Greece • First recorded in the 13th century, the apothecary rose was turned into jellies, oils, and powders, with the belief that it could cure a number of illnesses • The War of the Roses was a...
The Wars of the Roses were battles between the House of Lancaster and the House of York. They lasted for 32 years, from 1455–1487. The Wars of the Roses was not a constant fight but a series of battles that spread out over the years. Initially, the war started at the Battle of St...
Grim Facts About The Anarchy, England's Chaotic Conflict Before the English Civil War and the Wars of the Roses, England was torn apart by the Anarchy. In a struggle to take the throne, various members of the royal family engaged in a bitter conflict that led to bloodshed, chaos, and, ...
Whether you’re a devoted monarchist or casually curious about royal life, Mental Floss shares everything you need to know about the royals—past and present.
In 1510, Henry VIII ordered the execution of two of his father’s ministers, Sir Richard Empson and Edmund Dudley. Henry VIII organized England’s military and international affairs upon ascending the throne, specifically its war against France. In 1513, Henry led an invasion of France. The ...
George RR Martin’s world of blood and brutality might be fantasy but he was inspired by real events in history. Speaking to fans at Comic Con about House of the Dragon, Martin explained, “Game of Thrones was based very loosely on the War of the Roses. This show was based on an earl...
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On July 3, 1988, toward the end of the Iran-Iraq War, the U.S. Navy's guided-missile cruiserUSS Vincennesand frigateUSS Montgomeryexchanged fire with smaller Iranian gunships that were threatening a Pakistani oil tanker in the Persian Gulf. At the same time, Iran Air Flight 655 took off...
On July 3, 1988, toward the end of the Iran-Iraq War, the U.S. Navy's guided-missile cruiserUSS Vincennesand frigateUSS Montgomeryexchanged fire with smaller Iranian gunships that were threatening a Pakistani oil tanker in the Persian Gulf. At the same time, Iran Air Flight 655 took off...