Perkin Warbeck: The Royal Scammer

Socials: https://linktr.ee/thinktankardsWas Perkin Warbeck the rightful King of England, or just one of history’s boldest scammers?In this episode of Think Tankards, we explore the extraordinary story of the young man who claimed to be Richard of Shrewsbury: one of the missing Princes in the Tower and the true heir to the English throne.Backed by powerful European rulers, welcomed by James IV of Scotland and pursued relentlessly by Henry VII, Warbeck’s royal impersonation became a genuine threat to the Tudor dynasty. But was he a remarkably convincing fraud, a political pawn, or could he actually have been the prince he claimed to be?Expect royal conspiracies, suspicious disappearances, failed invasions and a truly astonishing commitment to the bit.Follow the podcast for more strange stories from history, pop culture and everything in between.#PerkinWarbeck #History #Tudors #PrincesInTheTower #HenryVII #BritishHistory #HistoryPodcast #ThinkTankardsMusic by Nathan Smith, Chris Cardill and Dave McGlen.