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    Episodes are searchable by play, so you can easily find the history, people, places, and ideas connected to the Shakespeare play you're about to see performed or study.

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    See what’s happening beyond the finished episodes with research notes, stories that didn’t make the final cut, extended podcast content, and in-progress looks at new artwork and projects.

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    Watch the conversations, not just listen to them, with video versions of the podcast that let you see the guests, images, objects, and details discussed during the episode.

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    Go deeper into Shakespeare’s world with documentary films, members-only virtual tours of historic locations, animated versions of the plays, and other bonus history only available in the member's area.

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