by CCash | May 12, 2025 | Blog, Podcast Episodes
Elizabeth I is perhaps the most famous Queen of England, reigning from November 1558 until her death in 1603. When you study her life, you quickly learn that she was known as “the Virgin Queen” for her staunch stance against marriage. Despite directives from her court...
by CCash | May 12, 2025 | Detailed Show Notes
1600-1610 copy of an original portrait done in 1559, to commemorate Elizabeth I’s coronation as Queen of England. | Queen Elizabeth I of England in her coronation robes, patterned with Tudor roses and trimmed with ermine. She wears her hair loose, as traditional...
by CCash | Jan 2, 2023 | Blog, Podcast Episodes
Just like Shakespeare’s work, our show is supported by patrons. Become a patron to contribute to the show directly and access our entire back catalog of 100+ patrons-only episodes. Welcome to Episode 246 of That Shakespeare Life. This Thursday, January 5, is...
by CCash | Dec 12, 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. Shakespeare mentions the spice of nutmeg in his plays three times, once in Henry V to comment on the color of of...
by CCash | Oct 17, 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. Coffee, tea, and chocolate may be regular items in the daily lives of the English today, but for Shakespeare these...
