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Homelessness and Vagrancy in Shakespeare’s England
Explore vagrancy and homelessness in Shakespeare’s England, including poverty, harsh laws, rogue culture, & the impact on players.
Starlings in Shakespeare’s England
Look into the history of the European Starling–where it came from, how it lived in England, and why Hotspur uses it as a weapon against Richard in Henry IV.
Seige of Famagusta and Shakespeare’s Othello
Explore the history of Cyprus in Shakespeare’s lifetime, including Venetian rule, Ottoman conflict, the Siege of Famagusta, and the real-world events behind Othello.
Courts, Rackets, Balls, and Rules: The Game of Tennis in the 16th Century
Explore the history of the game of tennis for Shakespeare’s lifetime including rackets, courts, balls, and the people who played the game.
Easter in Shakespeare’s England
Explore Easter in Shakespeare’s England—from Lenten fasting & church services to decorated eggs, hot cross buns, & festive games.
Monkeys and Apes in Shakespeare’s England
Let’s take a look at animal performances, specifically monkeys and apes that appear not only in Shakespeare’s plays, but would have been appearing on the real stages of early modern England, too!
Children’s Toys and Games in Tudor England
Learn about the kinds of toys that children played with in the 16th and 17th century with our guest and expert Tudor historian, Julia Martins.
How Historians Know Shakespeare Is Shakespeare
Look into the archival evidence, primary documents, and contemporary records that prove Shakespeare really was the famous playwright we know.
Ides of March in Renaissance England
Explore the history, religion, and dramatic legacy behind the Ides of March in Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar with our guest, Jörg Rüpke.
Three Hours Too Soon: How Shakespeare Kept Time
Explore the watches, clocks, timepieces, and mechanics of telling time for Shakespeare’s England with our guest, Jane Desborough.
Hoof, Boat, & Shoe: Travel in Shakespeare’s England
Learn how used goods, repaired clothes, and shoes were resold from shops and second hand distributors in the 16th century.
Second Hand Clothing, Garage Sales, and Thrift Shops
Learn how used goods, repaired clothes, and shoes were resold from shops and second hand distributors in the 16th century.
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