The Shakespeare Code it is one of his own from "Henry V", which was probably written in early 1599. When questioning Shakespeare about witches, Martha remarks that he has written about witches; a reference to "Macbeth", which Shakespeare denies. At the time in which the episode is set, Shakespeare had yet to write "Macbeth" or "Hamlet", which prominently feature the paranormal, such as witches and ghosts. There are numerous other allusions to Shakespeare's plays. Just before the Doctor steps out of the TARDIS, he exclaims "Brave new world", from Act V Scene I of "The Tempest". In an early scene a sign is
Sweets from the Indian subcontinent festivals often include a social celebration of food, and the flavors of sweets are an essential element of such a celebration. Ancient Sanskrit literature from India mention feasts and offerings of "mithas" (sweet). One of the more complete surviving texts, with extensive description of sweets and how to prepare them is the (; meaning in Sanskrit, the delight of an idea, or delight of mind and senses). This ancient encyclopedia on food, music and other Indian arts is also known as the (the magical stone that fulfils desires). "Mānasollāsa" was composed about 1130 CE, by the Hindu King Somesvara III.