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| Date | Combined Rank | Apple Podcasts |
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| Oct 27 | — | — |
| Oct 23 | — | #193 |
| Oct 22 | #193 | #163 |
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About the show
Home to the world's largest collection of Shakespeare materials. Advancing knowledge and the arts. Discover it all at www.folger.edu. Shakespeare turns up in the most interesting places—not just literature and the stage, but science and social history as well. Our "Shakespeare Unlimited" podcast explores the fascinating and varied connections between Shakespeare, his works, and the world around us.