Tudor Time Machine Word of the Week: Varlet
Who knew there were so many varieties of varlets? Well, Philadelphia knows and she's delighted to share some of her favourites. Gage and Jessica believe that many of those can still be easily found to...
4 Aug 7min
Tudor Time Machine Miserable Maladies: Ague
Would you survive the ague? Philadelphia is a bit of a mood as she shares the woes and dangers of summer "vacations" with her queen. Gage and Jessica try to soothe her mood but with unsurprisingly min...
28 Juli 7min
Tudor Time Machine Word of the Week: Pudding
How many ways can an Elizabethan use the word pudding? Why would Elizabeth I call her suitor "pudding ale'? Philadelphia answers these questions and more. Meanwhile, Gage and Jessica are surprised to ...
21 Juli 5min
Tudor Time Machine Word of the Week: Minx
Philadelphia is happy assign the minx label to a certain cousin of her great queen. Gage and Jessica futilely attempt to convince her that her accusations may be misplaced.
14 Juli 8min
Tudor Time Machine Word of the Week: Codpiece
Philadelphia enthusiastically shares the merits of a codpiece and is a bit miffed to learn that Gage and Jessica think they look ridiculous.
7 Juli 7min
Tudor Time Machine's Word of the Week: Poppet
Philadelphia is distraught at the mere thought of a poppet. Gage and Jessica discuss how the word's meaning has changed significantly since Tudor times.
30 Juni 6min
Tudor Time Machine's Miserable Maladies: Dissected Alive
Philadelphia is distraught over fears of being dissected alive. Gage and Jessica try to reassure her that she has nothing to fear – they even defend the alleged dissector.
23 Juni 7min
Tudor Time Machine's Miserable Maladies: Melancholia
Philadelphia shares tales of the woe that is melancholia – and the not-entirely-scientific treatment of her time. Meanwhile, Gage and Jessica focus on melancholia's cultural influence.
16 Juni 8min
