Did Shakespeare know about bears?

Did Shakespeare know about bears?

Welcome to week 2 of our series on Exotic Animals in Shakespeare's lifetime. Last week we talked about Ostriches, and you can find the link to Part 1 of this 4 part series in the show notes right below this video. As a quick add on from last week, I wanted to mention...
Did Shakespeare Know About Puritans?

Did Shakespeare Know About Puritans?

Absolutely! You may even already know about the force of the Puritans in England because they were a big deal. Here's a few things you may find surprising about their relationship to Shakespeare. When you try to talk about the Puritans in Shakespeare’s England, many...