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Robin Hood in 16-17th Century England
Explore the legend of Robin Hood as it was known, written about, and sang about, from Shakespeare’s lifetime.
How Was the First Folio Physically Made?
Learn what materials were used to make the First Folio and details about the company licensed to print over 750 copies.
Haunted Lover’s Ballads
Explore the history of haunted lover’s ballads, essentially the pop songs of Shakespeare’s England where ghosts warn against infidelity.
Maria, a pregnant woman abandoned on an island by Sir Francis Drake
Explore the story of Maria, a woman taken on board the Golden Hind by Francis Drake, and her parallels to Sycorax in The Tempest.
The History of Apples in Shakespeare’s Lifetime
Explore the history of apples in Shakespeare’s lifetime with our guests and experts in heritage apples, Nigel and Alison Deacon.
Can you replace 16thC Window Glass with Parchment?
Hello there, I’m Cassidy Cash. Welcome to That Shakespeare Life, this week is another episode of DIY History, where we try out games, recipes, and crafts from the life of William Shakespeare. The advent of paper arrived in Europe with the Printing Press, in the...