by CCash | Sep 25, 2023 | Blog, Podcast Episodes
The air is turning crisp outside and the orchards are ripe with bright red apples. As you are going out to enjoy some fresh apples int eh beautiful autumn weather, you may be delighted to know that Shakespeare enjoyed this same tradition as well, with a variety of...
by CCash | Aug 21, 2023 | Blog, Podcast Episodes
Access over 150 additional episodes in our back catalog on Patreon! Join today at http://www.patreon.com/thatshakespearelifeIn the play, Merry Wives of Windsor, Falstaff declares “Let the sky rain potatoes!” what’s unique about this quote, despite Falstaff calling for...
by CCash | Aug 7, 2023 | Blog, Podcast Episodes
Access over 150 additional episodes in our back catalog on Patreon! Join today at http://www.patreon.com/thatshakespearelife In Shakespeare’s in Henry IV, Part 2, Falstaff has the line: “his wit’s as thick as Tewkesbury Mustard” (Act 2, Scene 4). Falstaff...
by CCash | May 8, 2023 | Blog, Podcast Episodes
Access over 150 additional episodes in our back catalog on Patreon! Join today at http://www.patreon.com/thatshakespearelife The fruit today known as a tomato was first introduced to Europe during Shakespeare’s lifetime. As many new things were, this fruit was...
by CCash | Oct 24, 2022 | Blog, Podcast Episodes
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...