The History of English Podcast
History
In this episode, we examine the connection between poetry and plague in the early 1590s. An outbreak of the recurring sickness contributed to Shakespeare’s early career as a poet, and that poetry likely included his many sonnets. We also examine how an old acquaintance from Shakespeare’s hometown emerged as one of the leading printers in London and how his print shop influenced the development of English during the Elizabethan period.
Episode 81: Love Songs and Troubadours
Announcement: 10 American Presidents Podcast
Episode 80: Knight Life
Episode 79: Anarchy
Episode 78: Under Siege
Episode 77: Rival Relatives and the Land of Scots
Episode 76: The Gender Problem
Episode 75: Mixed Languages and Scrambled Eggs
Episode 74: Head Cities and Home Towns
Episode 73: Possession, Power and Checkmate
Episode 72: The Dark Ages of English
Episode 71: On The Hunt
Episode 70: Mind Your Manors For Pete’s Sake
Episode 69: From Conquest to Domesday
Episode 68: Rebels With a Cause
Episode 67: The Year That Changed English
Episode 66: Broken Promises and the Eve of Conquest
Episode 65: Norman Dukes and Dialects
Episode 64: Feudalism and Early Normans
Bonus Episode 7: Stuffed Animals
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