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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.
Squanto’s Story with David and Aaron Bradford
Explore what we know, and what we don’t, about Squanto’s life and the overlap of his story with that of William Shakespeare.
Gresham College with Valerie Shrimplin
Gresham College was established in London when Shakespeare was 33 years old. Valerie Shrimplin visits to share the history.
Cesarean Section Surgery in 16th Century England
Cesarean surgery was performed in Shakespeare’s lifetime and featured in his play, Macbeth. Learn the history with guest, Mary Fissell.
Pirates and Privateers with James Seth
Pirates and Privateers were closely related for Shakespeare’s lifetime. Explore some of the famous ones and how they were entertained on ship with our guest, James Seth.
Pumpkin History & the Great Pompion
Pumpkin was a staple food for English colonists in the 1620s, and Shakespeare talks about them in his plays, too.
Coffee and Tea for Shakespeare’s Lifetime
Coffee and tea were not popular in England for Shakespeare’s lifetime, but there’s an interesting history about where it was at for Shakespeare’s lifetime.
Waffles and Waffle Irons of the 16-17th Century
Called “wafer cakes” in Shakespeare’s Henry V, waffles were a luxury item served to the elite of the elite in Shakespeare’s lifetime.
English Accents During Shakespeare’s Lifetime
English accents varied for Shakespeare’s lifetime, & we see the bard use them for comedy in his play. Valerie Fridland explains why.
Acrobats and Rope Dancers with Clare McManus
Acrobats and rope dancers appeared in several venues throughout London during Shakespeare’s lifetime, including on the same stage as players.
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