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The Great Fires that Ravaged Stratford in 1594 and 1595
Explore the history of the Great Fires that Ravaged Stratford Upon Avon in 1594, 1595, and 1614 with our guest, Bob Bearman.
The Extremely Hairy 16th Century Family of Pedro Gonzales
The Gonzalez family were seen as 16thC curiosities for their excessive hair growth. Explore the history with Merry Wiesner-Hanks.
The Man That Started The Lord Chamberlain’s Men
Explore the life, death, affairs, and military success of Henry Carey, the man who started Shakespeare’s playing company the Lord Chamberlain’s Men.