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...
Waffles from 1615

Waffles from 1615

This website contains affiliate links. Our platform is supported by Patrons. Sign up to get printables of recipes like this one and other benefits when you support our show on Patreon In our recent episode of That Shakespeare Life, we talked with our guest, Sam Bilton...
How to Play 16th Century Bowling

How to Play 16th Century Bowling

Queen Elizabeth I is supposed to have played at bowls. On 19 July 1588, English Vice-Admiral Sir Francis Drake allegedly was playing bowls at Plymouth Hoe when the arrival of the Spanish Armada was announced, replying “We have time enough to finish the game and...
English Accents During Shakespeare’s Lifetime

English Accents During Shakespeare’s Lifetime

That Shakespeare Life is supported by listeners who sign up to be our patrons. Join our listener community today. This website contains affiliate links. One of the most common issues with Shakespare’s plays is understanding the language. He used not only words that...