William Shakespeare is often lauded as the greatest writer in the English language, but where did this reputation come from? How was it formed? Why is he referred to as "The Bard"? Was he just a front for a different writer? Join Janina and Emma as they unravel this knotty thicket.

Episode #108 - Why Is Shakespeare "The Bard"?

History is Sexy is a podcast presented by historian Dr Emma Southon and writer Janina Matthewson answering listener questions about history. What did the Romans do for us? Where did marrying for love come from? What was world war one all about? Produced and edited by Oliver Kealey. Theme music by Ketsa.

Share Episode #108 - Why Is Shakespeare "The Bard"?

Sign up to save your podcasts

Episode #108 - Why Is Shakespeare "The Bard"?

Episode #108 - Why Is Shakespeare "The Bard"?

More shows like History Is Sexy

History Extra podcast

Renaissance English History Podcast: A Show About the Tudors

Rex Factor

Dan Snow's History Hit

Historic Royal Palaces Podcast

Tudors Dynasty & Beyond

Talking Tudors

You're Dead to Me

The Ancients

Gone Medieval

Not Just the Tudors

Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society

Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley

The Tudor Chest Podcast

After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal