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Referenced as Gregory of Tours' great chronicle about Merovingian Gaul in the late 6th century. The hosts discuss its famous first line: 'A great many things keep happening, some of them good, some of them bad.' Used as a primary source throughout the episode.

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Explicitly described as 'a wonderful account of the rivalry between these two queens' and 'the great narrative account in English.' Quoted multiple times throughout the episode for details about Fredegund and Brunhild's lives and rivalry.

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Referenced as 'the great historian of this period' whose work Tom read regarding the division of Frankish kingdoms, arguing it was a Roman rather than barbarian practice. No specific book title mentioned.

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Referenced as 'the great historian of the economy of late antiquity and early medieval Europe' who described the mid-6th century as 'one of the worst periods to be alive.' No specific book title mentioned.