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Dr. Tudor-Craig explains that a painting of King Richard III was altered by the Tudors to make him look disabled and villainous, so that his successor, Henry VII, would look more legitimate. Was this common, and are there other examples of this sort of subtle propaganda? (video included)

by /u/seijeezy in /r/AskHistorians

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