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Browse our back catalog of episodes and explore the bonus history gems hidden in the show notes for each one. Use the search bar to find specific topics.
Sweetbreads with Neil Buttery
Sweetbreads in Shakespeare's lifetime referred to the thymus or the pancreas of a cow or lamb. Neil Buttery joins us to share their history.
Plants in Susanna's Garden with Ailsa Grant Ferguson
Plants in Susanna Shakespeare's garden are being given new life in a project that aims to explore women's healthy from the 16th century.
Armadillos with Peter Mason
Armadillos in the 16th century were a new species, collected for curiosity, and displayed in artwork. Learn their history with Peter Mason.
Curse Words with John Spurr
Curse words & profanities in the 16th century, along with laws against them, might surprise you. Explore with John Spurr.
Fireworks with Simon Werrett
Fireworks of Shakespeare's lifetime were used in public display and on occasions of celebration. Explore their history with Simon Werrett.
Dragons in Shakespeare's England
Explore fire drakes, wyverns, and famous local dragons from Shakespeare's lifetime with our guest, Carolyne Larrington.
Hobby Horse
Learn about the hobby horse that was a popular feature of morris dances and street celebrations for Shakespeare's lifetime.
Infant Formula in the 16th Century
Explore infant formula and the history of how babies were fed without breastmilk, including wet nurses, and even a breast pump!
King John, the real historical King
Learn about the real history of King John, the man whose story Shakespeare tells in his play of the same name with our guest, Ralph Turner.
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