This episode is all about the world of beauty in early modern England. What counted as beautiful in the period, and how did people keep themselves looking fabulous? I also discuss hair, beards and how all of this manifests itself in Shakespeare's plays. Absolutely packed with insight from Dr. Edith Snook, Dr. Eleanor Rycroft, Dr. Alun Withy, Esme Wise and the glorious voices of Rich Bunn, Tim Atkinson, Sarah Horner, Donald Craigie, Neil Hancock, Will Harrison-Wallace, and Jonathan McGarrity.
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06/03/21 • 34 min
Shakespeare's Pants - 6. Beauty and Hair
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Anjna: Welcome to Shakespeare's Pants, the podcast that explores the ins and outs of English domestic activity during the life and times of William Shakespeare. My name is Anjna and I'm a Shakespearean, which is a strange thing to do with one's life, but in my attempt to be useful for a change, I'm using my otherwise pointless superpower to make history and literature come together for you, my lovely listeners. Without further ado, here is my podcast,
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