Henry VII: What Ifs & Misconceptions

Tudors Dynasty & Beyond · Apr 26, 2026 · 57m

What if Henry Tudor never made it out of England? What if Bosworth had gone differently? And how much of what we think we know about Henry VII is actually wrong?

In this Off the Record episode, we're joined by historian Nathen Amin to dig into the myths, misconceptions, and fascinating “what ifs” surrounding England’s first Tudor king. From his years in exile with Jasper Tudor to the pivotal moment at Battle of Bosworth Field, we explore just how fragile Henry’s path to the throne really was.

Would he have tried again if Bosworth had been lost? What if he had never fled into exile at all? Was…