by CCash | Feb 3, 2025 | Blog, Podcast Episodes, Shakespeare Christmas
William Shakespeare never mentions the celebration of Candlemas by name in his works, but we know Shakespeare was involved in the celebration of Candlemas in 1602 from a diary entry written by a man named John Manningham, who wrote about attending a performance of...
by CCash | Feb 3, 2025 | Detailed Show Notes, Shakespeare Christmas
Candles for Candlemas February 2 marks the halfway point between the end of Winter and the Beginning of Spring. At any such turning point of the year, holidays were held, and Candlemas is one such celebration. Candlemas is a Christian celebration, marking the end of...
by CCash | Oct 2, 2023 | Blog, Podcast Episodes
Access over 150 additional episodes in our back catalog on Patreon! Join today at http://www.patreon.com/thatshakespearelife During his voyage around the world in 1577-1580, Sir Francis Drake captained a ship named the Golden Hind. On this ship lived a woman named...
by CCash | Feb 20, 2023 | Blog, Podcast Episodes
Just like the work of William Shakespeare, That Shakespeare Life is supported by listeners just like you who signed up to be our patrons. You can help support our show, contribute directly to programming, and get access to over 100 additional Shakespeare history...
by CCash | Mar 7, 2022 | Blog, Podcast Episodes
This post contains affiliate links. Please support our show by becoming a patron. Welcome to Episode 203 of That Shakespeare Life In Shakespeare’s Pericles, the character Thasia gives birth on a ship at sea and, dying in childbirth, is thrown overboard in her coffin...
