Here’s what’s new from That Shakespeare Life
University Drama Performed at 17th Century Colleges
University Dramas were plays performed at colleges, producing famous playwrights like Marlow and Lyly. Daniel Blank shares their story.
Weather Diaries, Records, and Cataloging History Through the literal rain and storms
Weather diaries were kept by merchants and shipowners and others who needed to know as much as we do what the weather would be.
Discovering the Gloucester Shipwreck of 1682 and Status of the uncovered artifacts
The Gloucester shipwreck happened in 1682 with the future King James II on board. Today, the ship is being raised from the ocean.
Mandrakes That Scream and Look Like People Was An Elaborate 16th Century Scam
The screaming mandrake that looked like a person could have been perpetrated by a 16thC scam artist. Learn more with historian Michael Brown.
Writing letters in Renaissance England using special tricks and antiquated tools
Explore how to write a 16th century letter, and special tricks like letter locking and sealing a parchment.
First Voyages of the East India Trading Company had astronomically high death rates
First voyages of the East India Company had a high death rate. Explore the lives of these intrepid sailors with Cheryl Fury.