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Shakespeare's Tomb

Shakespeare’s Final Amendments to his Will

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The original copy of Shakespeare’s last will and testament is three pages long and his signature is visible on each. The changes Shakespeare made to his will in the last month of his life cast new light on him as a family man and friend. It appears he knew he was dying and amended his will to bequest mourning rings to his friends and left his favorite piece of furniture to his wife.

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Shakespeare's Tomb
The Mystery Skull in The Crypt
An unidentified skull beneath a country church is rumored to belong to Shakespeare.
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Story of Shakespeare’s Stolen Skull
Helen recounts a tale published in of trophy hunters stealing Shakespeare's skull.
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Shakespeare's Tomb
Historian Dr. Helen Castor explores the mysteries surrounding Shakespeare’s burial place.
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How Did Shakespeare Die?
No one knows how Shakespeare died but a diary from a Stratford vicar holds clues.
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First Ever Investigation Of Shakespeare's Grave
Kevin Colls begins the first investigation into the mysteries of Shakespeare's tomb.
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Historian Dr. Helen Castor explores the mysteries surrounding Shakespeare’s burial place.
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Historian Dr. Helen Castor explores the mysteries surrounding Shakespeare’s burial place.
Episode: S1 E1 | 54:11