An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List
Holinshed's Chronicles
Author: Raphael Holinshed
Referenced in 3 episodes
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February 24, 2025
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Referenced as the historical accounts that 'inspire so many of Shakespeare's plays' when describing Count Lasky's famous beard
December 30, 2021
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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
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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