Armadillos with Peter Mason

Armadillos with Peter Mason

That Shakespeare Life is supported in part by listeners who sign up to be our patrons. Join our listener community today. This website contains affiliate links. Armadillos are a fascinating animal, and for the 16th century they were an object of luxury. Many members...
Did Shakespeare Have Stuffed Animals?

Did Shakespeare Have Stuffed Animals?

1577 (when Shakespeare was 13) painting of lady Arabella Stuart. Unknown author, shows her holding a doll dressed in period clothing. Source When you think about the life of William Shakespeare, it is easy to think of him in his prime–as a grown man, well...