Food Preservation in the 16-17th Century

Food Preservation in the 16-17th Century

In Shakespeare’s Two Gentlemen of Verona, Proteus says “Here’s too small a pasture for such store of muttons.” Proteus is speaking metaphorically here, but the phrase refers to the relationship between animals raised in a field, and then processed for...
Wattle and Daub Construction

Wattle and Daub Construction

Unlock detailed show notes & bonus episodes by becoming a patron. This website contains affiliate links. For centuries, the construction method of wattle and daub has been used to construct buildings.For Shakespeare’s lifetime, the Tudor style of house became...