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06/01/2026

NEW EPISODE: Have you ever wondered how people in Shakespeare's lifetime washed their hair? Explore the methods, recipes, soaps, and basins used in the washing of hair and general toilette hygiene for the 16-17th century with our guest, Julia Martins http://www.cassidycash.com/ep424

05/31/2026

Shakespeare mentions Bristol Castle twice in his plays by name. The stronghold played a key role in Henry IV deposing Richard II, and this real location was a moment of historical accuracy from Shakespeare. In this week’s episode we explore why, and what was happening at Bristol in the 1590s. https://youtu.be/dUJKXJiRNPg

05/29/2026

Why just learn about Shakespeare history when you can experience it? Come inside That Shakespeare Society for hands on history activity kits that coordinate with Shakespeare's plays and invite you to cook, play, and create your way through the life of William Shakespeare. http://www.patreon.com/thatshakespearelife

05/28/2026

Gauntlet gloves featured a variety of embroidered images on the sleeves. Hannah Marples shares this week that many designs came down to what the seamstress was best at completing, but some themes did repeat, such as thistles under James I. http://www.cassidycash.com/ep423

05/27/2026

Good Morning! It’s time for Weird Word Wednesday and this week, we’re looking at the word “mammer” from Shakespeare’s Othello. Get more weird words on YouTube: https://youtube.com/shorts/sjW5MymHk-w?feature=share

05/26/2026

Gauntlet gloves were a status symbol as much as they were something to wear. Many portraits were done of men and women carrying elaborately decorated gloves to make a statement. http://www.cassidycash.com/ep423

05/25/2026

NEW EPISODE: Gauntlet gloves were as fashionable as they were complex to make. Explore the textile, design, and cultural history of this iconic glove with our guest, Hannah Marples http://www.cassidycash.com/ep423

05/24/2026

As a welcome to our new members, listeners, and followers here on That Shakespeare Life, I thought an introduction and behind the scenes look at what you’ll find around here was in order. Come say hello! Now on YouTube. https://youtu.be/69jvTJXqnVs

05/22/2026

Join us inside That Shakespeare Society for bonus history and after show conversation about this week's episode. http://www.patreon.com/thatshakespearelife

05/21/2026

What constituted insulting language was defined in several ways for the Elizabethan period including manuals like this one, "The araignment of an unruly tongue" published in. (1619) that speaks of an evil tongue going about to slander others. http://www.cassidycash.com/ep422

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