Plague Life
An episode of the Everyday Shakespeare podcast, hosted by Caroline Bicks & Michelle Ephraim, titled "Plague Life" was published on April 28, 2023 and runs 37 minutes.
April 28, 2023 ·37m · Everyday Shakespeare
Episode Description
What does an $8,600 GOOP wholeness medallion have in common with a popular plague amulet from 1603? Find out in this episode as we discover the uncanny connections between our COVID-19 experiences and the plague lives of people in Shakespeare's world. We'll talk about how Shakespeare's plays and a best-selling plague guidebook shed light on our own pandemic behaviors — from hoarding toilet paper to virus-shaming.
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