Topic: Stratford Upon Avon

The traditional narrative of William Shakespeare of Stratford-upon-Avon is challenged using research from Mark Twain and scholar Diana Price. Critics point out the lack of primary documents, letters, or manuscripts in Shakespeare's handwriting, as well as his family's apparent illiteracy. Diana Price’s "Shakespeare’s Unorthodox Biography" highlights that while evidence exists for other Tudor playwrights, no contemporary records confirm the man from Stratford was a writer, suggesting the plays required an elite education he lacked.

Alan Green explains the fundamental mystery of William Shakespeare, noting the complete absence of a contemporary paper trail regarding his literary career. While thousands of books exist about the writer, there are no original manuscripts, letters, or personal records connecting the man from Stratford to the plays. Green references Mark Twain’s skepticism and the disconnect between the historical record of a grain-hoarding businessman and the profound wisdom found in the Shakespearean canon.

Green reveals that his decoding efforts point to a physical location: the altar stone of Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-upon-Avon. He explains the Hebrew concept of the "Dvir" (the Holy of Holies) and its connection to the name Edward De Vere. The segment describes the traditional construction of consecrated Catholic altar stones, which contain a "saint's cavity" for holding holy relics.

Green discusses the immense resistance from the Stratfordian community and the Church of England regarding his theories. Because the town's multi-billion dollar tourism industry relies on the traditional Shakespeare story, officials are hesitant to investigate the altar. Green admits to performing an unauthorized ground-penetrating radar scan of the altar after being denied formal permission by the Bishop.