The Establishment of Fort Raleigh in 1587

The Establishment of Fort Raleigh in 1587

Get over150 additional shows plus bonus Shakespeare history on Patreon! Join today at http://www.patreon.com/thatshakespearelife In 1584, Spain dominated the coasts of Central and South America, the Caribbean, and modern day Florida. England, under the rule of...
Pumpkin History & the Great Pompion

Pumpkin History & the Great Pompion

That Shakespeare Life is supported by listeners who sign up to be our patrons. Join our listener community today. This website contains affiliate links. In November of 1621, English colonists celebrated what’s known today in the US as The First Thanksgiving. Indian...
Did Shakespeare Deal with Pirates? [New on YouTube]

Did Shakespeare Deal with Pirates? [New on YouTube]

1684 sketch by Jan Luyken | Captain Lambert with six ships carrying prisoners and sent to Algiers. 125 pirates are thrown, per two prisoners tied back to back, into the sea before Algiers. | Amsterdams Historisch Museum. A41724 | Public Domain | Source When it comes...