The Wars of the Roses and the birth of Tudor England ,1453-1509

Embark on a journey through the stormy heart of England’s past! Our first session, The Wars of the Roses and the Birth of Tudor England (1453–1509), unravels the drama of a nation torn by civil war and the rise of a dynasty that reshaped its destiny. From the bloody fields of Bosworth to the crowning of Henry VII, explore how power struggles forged a unified England.

Guided by Alex, a distinguished scholar and Fellow of multiple prestigious institutions including Christ’s College Cambridge, the McDonald Institute of Archaeological Research, and the Institute for Oriental and Classical Studies at HSE University Moscow, this engaging course dives into key historical questions: Was the Tudor triumph a true resolution, or a fragile compromise? What can this era teach us about leadership, diplomacy, and resilience?

Join us to experience history not just as a narrative but as a lens to understand the complexities of power…