# PREVIEW: Epochs #261 | The Life of Richard III - Part 2

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Podcast: [The Podcast of the Lotus Eaters](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-podcast-of-the-lotus-eaters-1366212)
Published: 2026-05-03T12:00:47+00:00
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This week Beau continues his chat all about the English monarchy, focussing on the relatively short reign of Richard III, and his final showdown with Henry Tudor at The Battle of Bosworth Field.

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