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Holinshed's Chronicles

Author: Raphael Holinshed

Referenced in 2 episodes

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Episodes Referencing This Book

December 30, 2021

Context:

Referenced in discussion about the origin of the 'roses' imagery in the Wars of the Roses. Tom asks 'Is that Holland's Head?' (likely a transcription error for Holinshed) when discussing whether Shakespeare created the idea of the roses or if it came from chroniclers.

October 04, 2021

Context:

Discussed as the 16th century chronicle that Shakespeare used as his source for the Macbeth story, containing the three weird sisters, Banquo, and other elements