The Establishment of Fort Raleigh in 1587

The Establishment of Fort Raleigh in 1587

Get over150 additional shows plus bonus Shakespeare history on Patreon! Join today at http://www.patreon.com/thatshakespearelife In 1584, Spain dominated the coasts of Central and South America, the Caribbean, and modern day Florida. England, under the rule of...
Did Shakespeare Deal with Pirates? [New on YouTube]

Did Shakespeare Deal with Pirates? [New on YouTube]

1684 sketch by Jan Luyken | Captain Lambert with six ships carrying prisoners and sent to Algiers. 125 pirates are thrown, per two prisoners tied back to back, into the sea before Algiers. | Amsterdams Historisch Museum. A41724 | Public Domain | Source When it comes...
Did Shakespeare Know About Virginia Dare?

Did Shakespeare Know About Virginia Dare?

Obviously, we cannot know for certain what Shakespeare did or didn't know, but we can surmise from great evidence. In this case, there is a consensus among historians that yes, Shakespeare–and indeed everyone in England—knew about Virginia Dare. Virginia...