Strangers’ Hall: A 16th C Home for Refugees

Strangers’ Hall: A 16th C Home for Refugees

Access over 150 additional episodes in our back catalog on Patreon! Join today at http://www.patreon.com/thatshakespearelife  In the 16th century, one man from Norwich, Thomas Sotherton, wanted to encourage these refugees to settle in Norfolk, specifically, because...
New Discoveries About the First Folio

New Discoveries About the First Folio

Access over 150 additional episodes in our back catalog on Patreon! Join today at http://www.patreon.com/thatshakespearelifeDuring his lifetime, only about half of Shakespeare’s plays were available in printed versions.That meant that there were several of...
Undergarments, Farthingales, and Codpieces

Undergarments, Farthingales, and Codpieces

Access over 150 additional episodes in our back catalog on Patreon! Join today at http://www.patreon.com/thatshakespearelife  Today we’re talking about underwear!! 16th –17th century fashion was rife with gorgeous and elaborate outerwear, but the underwear, hose,...