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Episode: CLASSIC: Did John Astor steal Captain Kidd's treasure? | STUFF THEY DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
Published on October 16, 2024
Here’s a list of all the books mentioned in this episode. Click on the links to watch specific excerpts on YouTube and feel free to purchase the books if they caught your interest!
Shakespeare's Insomnia and the Causes Thereof
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In a work of his called Shakespeare's Insomnia and the Causes Thereof, he claims that newly discovered correspondence between Shakespeare, Sir Walter Raleigh, an actor named William Kemp, and a moneylender with a tremendously offensive name—he all show that Shakespeare had difficulty with money and marriage!
The podcast hosts are discussing the works of Franklin Harvey Head, specifically mentioning his book 'Shakespeare's Insomnia and the Causes Thereof.' In this work, Head claims that Shakespeare's issues with money and marriage resulted in chronic insomnia, which manifested in his writings. The book serves as an example of Head's satirical style.
Studies in Early American History
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He writes a book called Studies in Early American History: A Notable Lawsuit!
The podcast hosts are discussing Franklin Harvey Head's book, 'Studies in Early American History: A Notable Lawsuit!', which features a fictional story about a lawsuit between the Olmstead family and the Astor family regarding Captain Kidd's treasure. This book serves as the source for the conspiracy theory being explored, suggesting that John Jacob Astor's wealth is derived from treasure stolen from the Olmstead family.