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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. cassidycash.com/ep423

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 cassidycash.com/ep423

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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. cassidycash.com/ep422

What is the Kingdom of Comagene? Octavius seems to know in Antony and Cleopatra Act III, and now you will, too! Turns out, it's an incredibly historically accurate mention by Shakespeare. Find out more on this week's Weird Word Wednesday.

Insulting the wrong person could quickly land a person in trouble of not only fines, but also physical restraint like this Scold's Bridle. cassidycash.com/ep422

Stratford Upon Avon, Shakespeare style. Did you know Hall’s Croft wasn’t built until 1613? #Painting #Procreate #illustratedHistory

High praise today from a listener, Amanda Billingsley, who is listening in all the way from Stratford Upon Avon @WissonHill Thank you, Amanda. 🩵

NEW EPISODE: Zounds, you bunched backed toad! Shakespeare's plays are rife with fabulous verbal zingers that delight and entertain still today, but the history of which words constituted the most offensive is as elaborate as the bard's stories. Our guest this week, Nathalie Vienne-Guerrin joins us to shed some light on the best of Elizabethan insults. cassidycash.com/ep422

Long John Silver may of had a feathered friend, but did 16th century pirates have pet parrots? I know you’ve been wondering, so I went digging to investigate. Here’s what I found out. youtu.be/TuBml1SDz7k

Would you like to see more history of cosmetics from Shakespeare's lifetime? See ingredients, recipes, portraits, and primary documents all about the toilet and vanity items used to make a person pretty for the 16-17th century. patreon.com/posts/15443690…

Fun event at @the_beaney (not affilliated, though- y’all, find my DMs bc yes.) Check out this incredible looking exhibit. It’s interactive exploring the life—& mysteries— of Christopher Marlowe. From July through November plus it’s FREE Admission! See @CMuseums canterburymuseums.co.uk/events/the-mak…

Renaissance England was more hygienic than we assume—though without knowledge of bacteria, their standards differed. In the 16th century, ear scoops—often made of silver or gold—were used to clean earwax and were a fashionable accessory among the elite. cassidycash.com/ep421

This week for Weird Word Wednesday we're looking at "Ribaudred" a word that is obsolete now but carried a lot of punch in the 16th century.

Venetian ceruse was a luxury skin whitener made from cerussite (lead carbonate) and reserved for the elite. Both it and cheaper ceruse (a mix of water, vinegar, and lead) were highly toxic, so either way, chasing a beauty ideal came at a hefty cost. cassidycash.com/ep421

NEW EPISODE: From painting your lips to bleaching your hair, find out the ingredients and methods used to chase down that Elizabethan Beauty Ideal with our guest, Sarah Jane Downing @saraj9downing cassidycash.com/ep421

My imagining of Hames Castle and two reference paintings of the Seige of Guise during the War of the Roses. #CastlesofShakespeare

A popular board game from Shakespeare's lifetime, and mentioned in his play Midsummer Night's Dream, this is how you play Nine Men's Morris. youtu.be/_GfXNCbLS_E

Having fun talking with @PlayOnPodcast for their Next Chapter series where we talk about Shakespeare history and life in the 16th century. Subscribe to their show to hear the episode when it airs! Thank you for having me today.