The Great Bed of Ware

The Great Bed of Ware

Access over 150 additional episodes in our back catalog on Patreon! Join today at http://www.patreon.com/thatshakespearelife  In Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, Act III, Sir Toby Belch uses the Great Bed of Ware in England as a measuring stick for something that is...
Did Shakespeare Use A Toothbrush?

Did Shakespeare Use A Toothbrush?

Toothbrush c. 1795, supposedly used by Napoleon Bonaparte. This toothbrush with a silver gilt handle was made for Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) of France. The Chinese are credited with inventing the use of toothbrushes and toothpastes, although the ancient...
Did Shakespeare Use A Clothing Iron?

Did Shakespeare Use A Clothing Iron?

Venezia, piatto con nervature, soffiato a mezza stampatura e decorato a smalti e foglia d'oro graffita, in cristallo, 1490-1525 ca. Murano Glass Museum. Uploaded by aritist Sailko August 2018. Source When you look up “Clothing Irons” the first electric one was made in...