Shakespeare's Pants
A Shakespeare scholar talks to actual clever people about what normal domestic activity was like during the life and times of William Shakespeare. Partly informative, and mostly fun, the series aims to shed some light on the lesser discussed aspects of early modern life in England, namely poo, pants, passion and other such ponderings. Written, hosted, edited and produced by Anjna Chouhan.
Please contact me via e-mail: anjna@shakespearespants.com
Episodes
12 episodes
9: Christmas Special
In this festive episode, I ask lots of wonderful people all about early modern Christmas and how it impacted domestic life. We cover everything from clothes to music, entertainment, fasting and feasting, and even a bit of decorating! For a Chri...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:00:17
Christmas Special Teaser
Introducing the Christmas Special! Filled with fun and informative explorations of all things festive in the early modern period. The episode goes live on December 23rd.
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0:25
8. Fitness
In this episode, Anjna talks all things fitness: body and mind! We learn all about the power of music and dance with former Director of Music at Shakespeare's Globe, Bill Barclay, and historian, Roxanne Bennis. The social and cultural signficia...
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36:51
7. Food
In this episode, we learn all about meal times, cutlery, dining etiquette, what people were eating and where it came from, as well as concerns over snacking and sugar! Fascinating insights from Prof. Rebecca Earle, Dr. Joan Fitzpatrick, Esme Wi...
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32:55
6. Beauty and Hair
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...
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34:18
5. Pregnancy and Childbirth
This episode is all about the experience of getting and being pregnant, as well as the process of childbirth. Lots of fantastic insight from Lorna Giltrow-Shaw, Dr. Hannah Lilley, Amie Bolissian, Dr. Sara Read, Lesley Smith and Dr. Tara Hamling...
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26:34
4. Sex
This episode is all about how the various institutions conceptualised sexual activity in early modern England and what the rules were. It includes words like 'dildo', 'masturbation' and involves a copper wire up a private part - so if any of th...
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32:01
3. Evacuating
In this episode, Anjna explores the ins and outs of emptying one's bowels and asks whether any of it was considered remotely funny during Shakespeare's lifetime. Invaluable insights from Dr Pete Smith, Dr Sara Read, Dr Tara Hamling and rollicki...
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27:54
2. Undergarments
In the second episode, Anjna discovers the world of pants. Well, what passed for undergarments in early modern England, how they were cleaned, and why any of this matters in Shakespeare's works. Wisdom from Dr Sara Read, Dr Hannah Lilley, Amie ...
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Episode 2
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22:05
1. Washing
In the first episode of Shakespeare's Pants, Anjna talks about cleaning and washing the body in early modern England, with lots of fun references to ablutions in Shakespeare's works.Insights from Dr. Sara Read, Dr. Tara Hamling, Dr. Hannah ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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