Here's what's new from That Shakespeare Life
Banbury Cheese with Helen Forde (Ep 214)
For the 16th century, Banbury would have immediately called up the image of cheese. Explore the history of this insulting cheese with Helen Forde.
John Caius with Vivian Nutton (Ep 213)
Explore the overlap between the real John Caius, Shakespeare's lifetime, and the bard's fictional doctor from Merry Wives of Windsor.
Transplant Surgery with Paul Craddock (Ep 212)
Explore the history of skin grafts and transplant surgery for Shakespeare's lifetime with our guest and author of Spare Parts, Paul Craddock.
William Adams with Timon Screech (Ep 211)
Explore the story of the first Englishman to arrive in Japan, William Adams, who landed there suspected of piracy in 1600, when Shakespeare was 36 years old.
Stephen Hopkins with Andrew Buckley (Ep 210)
Shakespeare's The Tempest was based on a true story, and the character of Stephano was based on the life of Stephen Hopkins. Learn about Hopkins' life and connections to Shakespeare's play with our guest, Andrew Buckley.
The Moon with Rachel Aanstad (Ep 209)
Explore the history and uses of the moon for Shakespeare's lifetime with our guest and author, Rachel Aanstad.