Chapter
The Shakespeare Thefts
56:29 - 1:00:02 (03:33)
Shakespeare may have been paid to let noble people use his name as a playwright, with the reward being a family coat of arms, as he was concerned about restoring his family's reputation.
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Shakespeare wanted to restore his family's name through getting a coat of arms made, which was a symbol of achievement and status at the time, and was able to achieve this through the help of individuals in the Herald's office.
56:29 - 57:52 (01:23)
Shakespeare
Summary
Shakespeare wanted to restore his family's name through getting a coat of arms made, which was a symbol of achievement and status at the time, and was able to achieve this through the help of individuals in the Herald's office.
ChapterThe Shakespeare Thefts
EpisodeDid Shakespeare really write all that stuff?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
This podcast discusses the theory that William Shakespeare may not have been the true author of his plays, but rather a front for a group of noble individuals trying to push for political reform.
57:52 - 1:00:02 (02:09)
Shakespeare, Authorship
Summary
This podcast discusses the theory that William Shakespeare may not have been the true author of his plays, but rather a front for a group of noble individuals trying to push for political reform.