15K views · 218 reactions | Today in 1483, Richard III became King of England after Parliament declared his nephew, Edward V, illegitimate. Many know this infamous part of Richard's story, but who was he before he gained his reputation as a so-called villain?  Medieval expert Matt Lewis went to the Shropshire town of Ludlow to find out more about Richard's early life as a child in the Wars of the Roses ⚔️ #history #richardiii #newrelease #documentary | History Hit | Facebook

"[Richard III] was the last king of England to die in the battlefield." Watch our documentaries today 👉https://youtu.be/-F50vEQOjmo Matt Lewis travels see a multitude of incredibly well-preserved objects that provide new insight into where the Battle of Bosworth took place, what sort of weapons were used, where Richard III fell and where Henry Tudor was crowned King of England. | History Hit