by CCash | Feb 3, 2025 | Detailed Show Notes, Shakespeare Christmas
Candles for Candlemas February 2 marks the halfway point between the end of Winter and the Beginning of Spring. At any such turning point of the year, holidays were held, and Candlemas is one such celebration. Candlemas is a Christian celebration, marking the end of...
by CCash | Feb 3, 2025 | Blog, Podcast Episodes, Shakespeare Christmas
William Shakespeare never mentions the celebration of Candlemas by name in his works, but we know Shakespeare was involved in the celebration of Candlemas in 1602 from a diary entry written by a man named John Manningham, who wrote about attending a performance of...
by CCash | Jan 13, 2025 | Detailed Show Notes
Golf in England The oldest known golf courses originated in Scotland. They are first mentioned in 1457 and in England, it catches on more slowly, never enjoying the kind of popularity it has today during Shakespeare’s lifetime. First mention [of golf] in England...
by CCash | Jan 13, 2025 | Blog, Podcast Episodes
Golf isn’t mentioned in Shakespeare’s plays, but it was a game that was in existence for the 16-17th century. There are some major moments for golf history overlapping with the life of William Shakespeare. For example, it was England’s King James I, patron...
by CCash | Jun 24, 2024 | Blog, Podcast Episodes
Unlock detailed show notes & bonus episodes by becoming a patron. This website contains affiliate links. Throughout his works, Shakespeare references math terminology that goes well beyond the artithmetic education we expect him to have received at grammar...
