Episode 137: A Rose By Any Other Name
The History of English Podcast
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The Origins and Associations of the Plantagenet Dynasty
This chapter explores the origins of the Plantagenet dynasty, named after the broom plant worn by its founder, Geoffrey Plantagenet. It discusses the significance of gardens during Henry III's reign and the adoption of the rose as the symbol of English royalty. It also introduces the rise of the house of Lancaster and the house of York, and their emblems of the red and white rose.
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