Wars of the Roses | Classic Special

Join us this Sunday 15th March at 7pm GMT for the premiere! In this Time Team Classic Special, Tony Robinson and the team investigate one of the most dramatic moments in English history — the Battle of Bosworth, the decisive conflict that brought the Wars of the Roses to an end. After three decades of rebellion, treason and dynastic warfare, Henry Tudor’s victory against Richard III reshaped the English crown and changed the course of the nation’s history. But new archaeological discoveries are transforming our understanding of this famous battle. The team explore how evidence from the battlefield is challenging the romantic image of medieval warfare dominated by knights in shining armour. Through experimental archaeology including firing replica cannon and forensic analysis of soldiers’ remains, archaeologists reveal a very different reality of how battles were fought during this turbulent period. This classic Time Team investigation shows how archaeology can reshape the story of one of England’s most iconic battles. (first broadcast 16th March 2011) ** JOIN TIME TEAM MEMBERSHIP! ** Support Time Team by becoming a member and get access to exclusive behind-the-scenes content and membership benefits:   / timeteamofficial   ** MERCHANDISE ** Time Team's Official Shop: https://shop.timeteamdigital.com/ Website: https://www.timeteamdigital.com Patreon:   / timeteamofficial   Instagram:   / timeteamofficial   X: https://x.com/thetimeteam Facebook:   / officialtimeteam