# Episode 137: A Rose By Any Other Name

An episode of [The History of English Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/538608536), 23 May 2020, 1 h 06 min.

Audio: https://media.blubrry.com/historyofenglish/content.blubrry.com/historyofenglish/Ep137-A-Rose-By-Any-Name.mp3

The rose is one of the most beloved flowers in western Europe, and it has a long association with English royalty. In this episode, we explore the history of English gardens and the use of the rose as a symbol of various branches of the royal family. We also examine the oldest guide to gardening composed in the English language and the origins of the conflict that became known as the ‘Wars of the Roses.’ TRANSCRIPT: EPISODE 137

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