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Marian Civil War, Scotland, and England

Marian Civil War, Scotland, and England

by | Jan 8, 2024 | ,

Access over 150 additional episodes in our back catalog on Patreon! Join today at http://www.patreon.com/thatshakespearelife William Shakespeare was just two years old when Mary Queen of Scots was removed from power in 1567. The Queen was put under confinement in...

What Happened at a Country House Entertainment

What Happened at a Country House Entertainment

by | Jan 1, 2024 | ,

Access over 150 additional episodes in our back catalog on Patreon! Join today at http://www.patreon.com/thatshakespearelife For Shakespeare’s lifetime, the concept of welcoming hospitality was considered a uniquely English virtue. We see this opinion reflected in the...

Gift Giving for Shakespeare’s lifetime

Gift Giving for Shakespeare’s lifetime

by | Dec 25, 2023 | ,

Access over 150 additional episodes in our back catalog on Patreon! Join today at http://www.patreon.com/thatshakespearelife Merry Christmas! I am thrilled you are spending a piece of your Christmas holiday here with us today. That’s a lovely gift in and of itself to...