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That Shakespeare Life @thatshakespeare.bsky.social · 2h

NEW EPISODE: Hear the story of Anne Turner and how her remarkable efforts as a female entrepreneur changed fashion for Elizabethan England before landing Anne herself at the center of a scandalous murder trial that rocked Elizabethan society. www.cassidycash.com/ep442

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That Shakespeare Life @thatshakespeare.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Love the history you hear on That Shakespeare Life? Go beyond the episode as a member. Members can listen ad-free, explore our private archive, access detailed Episode Research Guides, and enjoy bonus history extras that bring each conversation to life. Join us here: www.patreon.com/thatshakespe...

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That Shakespeare Life @thatshakespeare.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

“It could be me, it could be anybody.” By the Civil War witch panics, even clergymen and respected community figures could suddenly find themselves accused of witchcraft. Marion Gibson joins us to explore how it happened. www.cassidycash.com/ep441

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That Shakespeare Life @thatshakespeare.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Did Shakespeare invent the word "eyeball"? Find out right now on Weird Word Wednesday. Subscribe on YouTube for more weird words. www.youtube.com/@thatshakesp...

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That Shakespeare Life @thatshakespeare.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

By 1604, being accused of witchcraft in England had become considerably more dangerous. Historian Marion Gibson explains how laws and beliefs established during Shakespeare’s lifetime helped lay the groundwork for later witch panics.http://www.cassidycash.com/ep441

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That Shakespeare Life @thatshakespeare.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

NEW EPISODE: The great witch panics came after Shakespeare but foundations that made them possible were taking shape during his lifetime. Marion Gibson, author of *Witchland*, joins us to explore the 1604 Witchcraft Act, King James’s ideas about witches & more. www.cassidycash.com/ep441

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That Shakespeare Life @thatshakespeare.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

What does 16th C Flavored Butter Taste Like? 🧈In 1594, Hugh Plat records a recipe for “Dainty Butter,” sweetened with sugar, scented with rosewater, and even colored to impress your guests! Today on DIY History, we're recreating this Elizabethan treat. youtu.be/X1sEym08NAU

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That Shakespeare Life @thatshakespeare.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Just like the work of William Shakespeare, That Shakespeare Life is powered by our patrons. Come inside the member’s area to get up close with the research, reading, and in depth details for every show. Be a part of shaping what That Shakespeare Life explores next. www.patreon.com/thatshakespe...

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That Shakespeare Life @thatshakespeare.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Matthäus Schwarz’s Book of Clothes follows him through education, young adulthood, marriage, aging, and changes in health. Maria Hayward explains how these images give us an unusually personal glimpse into one man’s life across the 16th century. www.cassidycash.com/ep440

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That Shakespeare Life @thatshakespeare.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

What does "marcantant" mean in Shakespeare's play, Taming of the Shrew, and was it a mistake? Find out, right now on Weird Word Wednesday. youtube.com/shorts/RhwOF...

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That Shakespeare Life @thatshakespeare.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

What can one man’s wardrobe tell us about Renaissance identity? Ulinka Rublack explains how Matthäus Schwarz used clothing to create a visual record of himself—and how he wanted to be seen in a changing 16th-century world. www.cassidycash.com/ep440

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That Shakespeare Life @thatshakespeare.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Long before fashion magazines, Matthäus Schwarz was documenting his wardrobe in extraordinary detail. Ulinka Rublack & Maria Hayward explore his remarkable Book of Clothes—more than 130 fashion images from the 16th century. www.cassidycash.com/ep440

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That Shakespeare Life @thatshakespeare.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Every episode begins long before I press record—with research, reading, guest preparation, & the search for exciting details. Membership helps make that work possible and brings you closer to the show. Be a part of shaping what That Shakespeare Life explores next. www.patreon.com/thatshakespe...

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That Shakespeare Life @thatshakespeare.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

How did people organize their lives before standardized time? Catherine Richardson takes us inside Shakespeare’s changing world of sundials, church clocks, prayer-length measurements, and the earliest personal timepieces. www.cassidycash.com/ep439

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That Shakespeare Life @thatshakespeare.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

What could an early modern audience understand from a letter before a single word was read aloud? Catherine Richardson explains how objects functioned as visual shorthand in Shakespeare’s plays—and what modern audiences may be missing. www.cassidycash.com/ep439

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That Shakespeare Life @thatshakespeare.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

NEW EPISODE: Catherine Richardson joins me to discuss her new book, Shakespeare’s Objects, which explores 33 objects named in Shakespeare’s plays—from perfume and handkerchiefs to clocks, torches, and spurs—and what they reveal about life on and off the early modern stage. www.cassidycash.com/ep439

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That Shakespeare Life @thatshakespeare.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

There’s more history of Kronborg, including exclusive images, the marriage document for Anne of Denmark & James I, + more that you can explore inside the detailed show notes for members of That Shakespeare Life. If you want even more history, this is the place to be. www.patreon.com/thatshakespe...

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That Shakespeare Life @thatshakespeare.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

While there’s no evidence Shakespeare himself ever visited Kronborg, certainly members of his theatrical and entertainment circles were among those who visited Kronborg and returned to England telling tales of its’ grandeur. www.cassidycash.com/ep438

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That Shakespeare Life @thatshakespeare.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

At Kronborg Castle is where Anne of Denmark was married, via a proxy, to James I of England. England’s ambassador, George Keith, married Anne on James’ behalf. www.cassidycash.com/ep438

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That Shakespeare Life @thatshakespeare.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

NEW EPISODE: Let’s go visit a castle, Kronborg Castle, and learn about the real life location that inspired Hamlet’s Elsinore with our guest and castle historian, Laura Keil. www.cassidycash.com/ep438

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That Shakespeare Life @thatshakespeare.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Saturday night plans: attempting a 16thC party trick. 🥚 Can you really make an egg stand on end? In 1594, Hugh Plat says yes—& knew both a “gentleman” and a “workman” who could do it. Peasant or nobility, come try a little DIY history with me and see if it works. youtu.be/zoDzuPKmsA4

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That Shakespeare Life @thatshakespeare.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Missy Dunaway illustrates over 60 birds from Shakespeare’ s plays, and we’re exploring close to 30 of those inside the bonus history content this week on Patreon. Become a member to explore the history behind the episode and access special extras. www.patreon.com/thatshakespe...

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That Shakespeare Life @thatshakespeare.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Kingfishers were once believed to bring fair weather—and sailors even carried them as lucky charms. Missy Dunaway shares the strange, beautiful folklore behind Shakespeare’s birds in this week’s episode. Listen here: www.cassidycash.com/ep437

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That Shakespeare Life @thatshakespeare.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

A turkey in Shakespeare’s England? Absolutely. Missy Dunaway calls it her “timeline touchstone bird”—a reminder that Shakespeare was writing while the Atlantic world was rapidly changing. Hear the full conversation: www.cassidycash.com/ep437

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That Shakespeare Life @thatshakespeare.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

NEW EPISODE: Missy Dunaway set out to illustrate all the birds named in Shakespeare’s plays. Along the way, she discovered fascinating history— and early modern science. She joins us today to tell about her work and the research she uncovered in the process. www.cassidycash.com/ep437

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That Shakespeare Life @thatshakespeare.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Peruse paintings, illustrations, books, and more featuring cats from Shakespeare’s England and their roles in Elizabethan life. There’s also some bonus episodes from our back catalog on Civet Cats & cats used in the military. Join us inside That Shakespeare Society www.patreon.com/thatshakespe...

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That Shakespeare Life @thatshakespeare.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

"By the end of the 15th century, farmers were using the phrase 'barn cat' — and deliberately not feeding them, because a hungry cat is a far more effective way to protect the harvest from rats and mice."— Helen Parrish, historian, University of Reading www.cassidycash.com/ep436

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That Shakespeare Life @thatshakespeare.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Shakespeare uses the word “ shrift” 9 times in his works, talking about something you can do, give, present, and attend. What does it mean? Let’s find out, right now, on Weird Word Wednesday.

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That Shakespeare Life @thatshakespeare.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

"In 16th-century England, formal cat breeds didn't exist yet — the cat population was a mix of indigenous European wildcats and mixed-breed cats, most of which were put to work controlling vermin."— Helen Parrish, historian, University of Reading www.cassidycash.com/ep436

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That Shakespeare Life @thatshakespeare.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

NEW EPISODE: Shakespeare mentions cats over 30 times in his plays — so what were cats actually doing in his England? Historian Helen Parish joins me to explore plague scapegoats, witch's familiars, royal pets, and what a 16th-century cat really looked like. 🐈‍⬛ cassidycash.com/ep436

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That Shakespeare Life @thatshakespeare.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

I found a painting from the 16thC w kids playing wa crawfish. I went down a rabbit hole wondering whether Shakespeare would have eaten, or how they cooked, crayfish in the 16thC (Did they call it crayfish, crawdads or crawfish?) Find out all these things right now, on YouTube. youtu.be/yz5OXGfwqHc

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That Shakespeare Life @thatshakespeare.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

This week inside That Shakespeare Society, we've added rare paintings and illustrations of women at work in early modern homes — the visual companion to Ep 435 Members also get an ad free episode, extended cuts, and behind the scenes details. join now www.patreon.com/thatshakespe...

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That Shakespeare Life @thatshakespeare.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Women made up 50% of the population and 50% of the workforce in Shakespeare's England — working in dairy, brewing, medicine-making, even mining and transport. Being a "housewife" was closer to running a small business than just keeping house. 🧵 Ep 435, That Shakespeare Life www.cassidycash.com/ep435

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That Shakespeare Life @thatshakespeare.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

When Biron calls love “parti-coated” he isn’t talking your festive outwear. Find out what this word means on this week’ s Weird Word Wednesday.

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That Shakespeare Life @thatshakespeare.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

"Women's reputation depended partly on their work.” — Jane Whittle, historian, on the weight the word "housewife" carried in Shakespeare's England 🎙️ Ep 435, That Shakespeare Life www.cassidycash.com/ep435

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That Shakespeare Life @thatshakespeare.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

NEW EPISODE: What did it actually take to run a household in Shakespeare's England? Historian Jane Whittle joins us to unpack the real world behind Shakespeare's 14 uses of the word "housewife" — from good housewife to false housewife to a "franklin's housewife." 🎧 www.cassidycash.com/ep435

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That Shakespeare Life @thatshakespeare.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

The deed of sale where Shakespeare purchased the Blackfriars, the legal dispute when Thomas Nashe tried to give it away from Susanna Shakespeare, + more are inside the Detailed Show Notes for patrons of That Shakespeare Life. Sign up today for these & all our history guides www.cassidycash.com/ep434

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That Shakespeare Life @thatshakespeare.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

"... in the 1630s...[Thomas Nashe, not the playwright, husband of Shakespeare’s granddaughter] tries to leave the property to one of his relatives... Susanna [& Elizabeth] take steps to prevent this happening, leads to a lawsuit.” @LucyMunro www.cassidycash.com/ep434

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That Shakespeare Life @thatshakespeare.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Shakespeare was long thought to have retired after the Globe burned in 1613. But Lucy argues that his work with Fletcher, his efforts over the Blackfriars property, and his presence in London in 1614 suggest he remained active and was still planning for the future. www.cassidycash.com/ep434

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That Shakespeare Life @thatshakespeare.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

NEW EPISODE: We finally know the exact location of Shakespeare’s missing house in London thanks to the newly discovered evidence found by our guest, @LucyMunro. Join us this week as we explore the archival journey that revealed Shakespeare’s lost London residence. www.cassidycash.com/ep434

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That Shakespeare Life @thatshakespeare.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

One of the most powerful positions in the country, the Master of the Revels gave the thumbs up (or down) on all theater, and could even send a playwright to jail. But what did it take to become a Master of the Revels? Let’s find out, right now on That Shakespeare Life. youtu.be/ZVbNrVG21No

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That Shakespeare Life @thatshakespeare.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Go behind the scenes of That Shakespeare Life on Patreon! Explore the woodcuts, paintings, and artifacts behind each episode, listen ad-free, preview upcoming guests, vote on topics, and submit questions for the show. Support us at patreon.com/thatshakespearelife

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That Shakespeare Life @thatshakespeare.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

A new addition to homes in the Tudor period were fences to not only keep animals in, but to keep neighbors out, as well as to define (and subdivide) your property. This 1584 castle painting shows brick fencing, wood fencing, and hedges for defining property borders. www.cassidycash.com/ep433

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That Shakespeare Life @thatshakespeare.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Throwback Thursday! To accompany Ep. 359 on Shakespeare’s will, I created an illustrated guide to his bequests, recipients, family connections, and their value today. Included for Society members or available separately in our shop. www.patreon.com/thatshakespe...

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That Shakespeare Life @thatshakespeare.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

The kitchen was the heart of a Tudor home where not only were meals made, but people gathered, celebrated, and welcomed visitors. www.cassidycash.com/ep433

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That Shakespeare Life @thatshakespeare.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

NEW EPISODE: Come inside a typical Tudor home with our guest, Bethan Watts as she shares about the happenings, objects, and people we would find inside. www.cassidycash.com/ep433

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That Shakespeare Life @thatshakespeare.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Here’s a brief history of wine for the 16th century along with fun excerpts from a few Italians writing in England at the time who had some bizarre methods of proving out good wine.https://youtu.be/dNmtL-2PS8o

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That Shakespeare Life @thatshakespeare.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Join us in the member’s area this week for a gallery of inns, taverns, and even a few acrobats and bagpipes that show up in paintings from the 1580s-1610s that reveal what taverns and alehouses were like for Shakespeare’s lifetime. www.patreon.com/thatshakespe...

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That Shakespeare Life @thatshakespeare.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Despite their reputation for being places of drunken revelry and raucous behavior, there was a standard of behavior known as “good fellowship” that patrons were expected to follow and tavern owners were responsible to enforce. www.cassidycash.com/ep432

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That Shakespeare Life @thatshakespeare.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Mistress Quickly might be fictional, but the office, or role, of alewife, or woman who ran an alehouse, was a real position, and quite frequently , it would be women who kept order in these establishments. www.cassidycash.com/ep432

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