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Did Women Act on Stage?
Women weren’t a part of professional theater, but did you know they were commonplace in other performance venues? Explore with Pamela Brown.
Catherine de Medici with Estelle Paranque (Ep 218)
Catherine de Medici has a flamboyant history and one that intersects with the life of Elizabeth I, the latter having entertained several sons of the former as potential husbands. Learn about this exciting woman with our guest, Estelle Paranque.
Maps with Peter Barber
Maps in Elizabeth England were varied & complicated. Peter Barber, former Head of Maps at the British Library, is here to share the history.
The First English Lottery with Elizabeth Norton (Ep 216)
To raise money for government projects by avoiding raising taxes, Elizabeth I instituted England’s first national lottery. Explore the history with guest and historian, Elizabeth Norton.
Medlars with Neil Buttery (Ep 215)
Medlars appear in Shakespeare’s plays, and were a common fruit for his lifetime. Explore their history and recipes with Neil Buttery.
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.
John Taylor the Water Poet with Bernard Capp (Ep 208)
Explore the dramatic and pioneering life of John Taylor, the Water Poet, with our guest, Bernard Capp.
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