Scottish News in England with Amy Blakeway

Scottish News in England with Amy Blakeway

Access over 150 additional episodes in our back catalog on Patreon! Join today at http://www.patreon.com/thatshakespearelife  Scottish news was in high demand in England for Shakespeare’s lifetime. From 1580 onwards, the same years Shakespeare was writing...
English Accents During Shakespeare’s Lifetime

English Accents During Shakespeare’s Lifetime

That Shakespeare Life is supported by listeners who sign up to be our patrons. Join our listener community today. This website contains affiliate links. One of the most common issues with Shakespare’s plays is understanding the language. He used not only words that...
Ep 104: Mary Queen of Scots with David Schajer

Ep 104: Mary Queen of Scots with David Schajer

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Did Shakespeare Practice Falconry? (New on YouTube)

Did Shakespeare Practice Falconry? (New on YouTube)

In his plays and poems, Shakespeare frequently used phrases that reference large birds of prey. He either observed or participated in falconry (also called hawking) in and around his hometown of Stratford, one rural town like the ones where falconry was known to be...