Steven welcomes Professor Nic Panagopoulos from the department of English Literature and Culture at the University of Athens, Greece, to discuss evidence that the works of Shakespeare were heavily influenced by the Greek masters of philosophy and drama.

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Steven welcomes Professor Richard Strier of the University of Chicago to this episode to discuss his books on Shakespearean literary criticism and analysis, including epistemology, historicism, power, and the law.

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Steven continues his fascinating conversation with Professor Erminia Passannanti about the profound influences Italian literature had upon the works of Shakespeare, and how the "rewriting" of those Italian works played a role in disguising the author.

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Steven welcomes Dr. Erminia Passannanti to this first of a two-part episode discussing the obvious influences Italian literature had upon the works of Shakespeare. Passannanti's knowledge and expertise in Italian literature and English culture provide exceptional insight into how Italy and its writers influenced literature around the world.

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Steven shares some details about recent personal experiences; shouts out to some listeners who have shared interesting finds, discoveries, and links; and answers some plaguing questions presented by fellow Quillers.

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Steven welcomes Amanda Eliasch to this episode to discuss her new documentary about Edward de Vere as the author of the works of Shakespeare. "The Truth Will Out."

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Steven concludes his fascinating conversation about Orson Welles with noted film critic, historian, and film institute educator Robert Horton as they dive deeper into "Chimes at Midnight," Falstaff, Freud, Gielgud, Olivier, and more.

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Steven welcomes noted film critic, historian, and film institute educator Robert Horton to this episode to discuss his research and commentary on the life and works of Orson Welles, perhaps America's most famous Shakespearean of all time.

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Steven welcomes author Derek Hunter to this episode to discuss his historical fiction book, "Anonymous Agnostic Antichrists," written from the voice of Thomas Sackville, who claims in his writings to be the true author of the works of William Shakespeare.

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Steven welcomes professors Maciej Jonca and Katarzyna Jaworska, who join him from Poland to discuss the international seminar they hosted in Warsaw on the topic of "Law and Emotion in William Shakespeare's Plays." The June 2024 seminar featured presenters from Poland, UK, the United States, China, and India.

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