SHAKESPEARE & RENAISSANCE/ELIZABETHAN ENGLAND: WEBSITES: Elizabethan & Shakespeare Websites

This student favorite site offers information on just about every Elizabethan topic.

This general site provides references and related sites/links for Renaissance England, Sixteenth Century Renaissance, Shakespeare's Life and Times, and more...

This site includes primary (and some secondary) sources about Elizabethan England: William Harrison (1534-1593):
Description Of Elizabethan England, 1577. This is an interesting and detailed first-hand account of Elizabethan England, written directly in the style of the times.
(from Holinshed's Chronicles)

This site is for all things Globe. It covers the Globe's history as well as details about Shakespeare's performances and works.

The section and era covering Elizabethan England provides the History, Facts and Information about the Religion, Laws, Tortures and Punishments including executions in the Elizabethan Era.

The section and Queen Elizabeth I provides the History, Facts and Information about the life of Queen Elizabeth. The Biography and Timeline of Queen Elizabeth covers her family, her childhood, the scandals and danger that surrounded her as a young Princess and her succession to the throne of England and the commencement of the Elizabethan era. The court, her favorites and the dangerous politics of the Elizabethan era.

The section and era covering Elizabethan Life provides the History, Facts and Information about the daily life of the Elizabethans. The life of men and women during the Elizabethan era - occupations, entertainment, customs, weddings, marriages and Family life. The Doctors, Medicines, Cures and Illnesses which were endured by the people who lived during the Elizabethan era.

The section and era covering the Elizabethan Period provides the History, Facts and Information about Science and Technology, Inventions, Astrology, Superstitions, Elizabethan Ghosts and Witchcraft and Witches during the Elizabethan era.

This comprehensive section and era covering the Elizabethan Period provides the History, Facts and Information about Elizabethan Clothing covers all aspects of Renaissance clothes and Fashion. Upper Class Fashion for men and women. Hair styles, Make-up, Jewelry and even Elizabethan Wedding Dress. Read how the Elizabethan Sumptuary Laws dictated what Elizabethans were allowed to wear. And the Meaning of Colors - symbolic, religious and biblical. The Dyes, Materials and Fabrics used in Elizabethan clothes worn during the Elizabethan era.

Another comprehensive section covering Elizabethan Theatre providing a Timeline and the History, Facts and Information about the emergence of the Renaissance Theatre. Inn-yards, amphitheatres and playhouses. Facts and information about the Globe Theatre and all of the other famous London theatres of the Elizabethan era. Audiences, Plays and Playwrights, Actors and costumes.

The section and era covering Elizabethan Music provides the History, Facts and Information about Renaissance Music, Musical Instruments, Dance, Composers and Musicians and the Masques enjoyed during the Elizabethan era.

The section and era covering Elizabethan England provides the History, Facts and Information about the Food and Drink consumed during the Renaissance Era. The Food and Drink, Feasts and Banquets and Peasant Foods eaten by the people during the era.

The section and era covering Elizabethan Sports provides the History, Facts and Information about the sports and games played during the Elizabethan era. The subjects covered include Fencing, Tournaments, Leisure and Entertainment, Games, Gaming and Gambling, Bear & Bull Baiting, Hunting and Hawking during the Elizabethan era - the Elizabethans knew how to have fun!

This site delivers quality information about Queen Elizabeth I.

This site offers information on the plague (the Black Death) during Shakespeare's time period, the Elizabethan times.

This site covers key areas such as Shakespeare's Life and Works, Shakespeare's Theater, Shakespeare Collection Highlights, Shakespeare FAQs, Shakespeare Links, Folger Publications on Shakespeare, Folger Digital Texts, the origins of Romeo & Juliet...and more.

This site explores the historical aspect of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet.

Here you will find information on the life of Shakespeare, the man, as well as additional links to further information.

Shakespeare's biography as relayed through the RSC (the Royal Shakespeare Company).

Here you will find a variety of resources on Elizabethan England (as well as additional sources).

Just as stated, here you will find a copy of Shakespeare's last will and testament.

Here you will find information on Shakespeare's theatre, the Globe (as well as additional resources about the Globe Theatre).

This site focuses primarily on William Shakespeare and his works, although it does branch out to explain theatre and the Globe as well.

The section and era covering Elizabethan Times provides the History, Facts and Information about the life and times of the famous people who lived during the Elizabethan Era. The Famous Elizabethan Women of the era and the famous men. There are Biographies, Pictures and Timelines about the life of famous Explorers, Courtiers, Politicians, Dramatists and Poets who lived during the Elizabethan era.

This site provides pictures of famous Elizabethans.

The section and era covering the Elizabethan Age provides the History, Facts and Information about Elizabethan Weapons and the English Navy. It also provides facts and information about Elizabethan architecture including the Elizabethan mansions, houses and the theatre.

This section covers Elizabethan words, letters, language, education together with an Elizabethan Online Dictionary to help with the translation of literature including the famous play of William Shakespeare. The schools and Universities of the Renaissance era. On a lighter note there is even a dictionary of insults used during the Elizabethan Era!

The section and era covering Elizabethan Recipes provides a fascinating insight into Renaissance cooking! The names of the old Renaissance recipes say it all! Pig Pie, Baked Swan and Goose Pudding! The Old Elizabethan Dessert recipes are more to our taste!

The Renaissance period was indeed the Age of Exploration. The English, Portuguese and Spanish Explorers! Elizabethan Explorers Timeline provides the History, Facts and Information about the Age of Exploration. There are Biographies, Pictures and Timelines about the life of the famous European Explorers, Conquistadors and Pirates of the Elizabethan era.

This detailed account of the events leading up to and the defeat of the 'Invincible Armada! The roles played by the great seamen of the era including Drake, Raleigh, Gilbert and Hawkins. These and other brave men were responsible for ensuring that the Golden Age of the Elizabethan era continued.

This site provides information on Queen Elizabeth I, her rule, and the Tudors in general.

This site has various links and resources to all things Queen Elizabeth I.

BBC site containing general information about the plague.

This fun site explains how children were named during Elizabethan times and offers some popular names for men and women.

This site provides even more detail on the Black Death during the Middle Ages and during Shakespeare's time period.

Absolute Shakespeare is the essential resource for William Shakespeare's plays, sonnets, poems, quotes, biography and the legendary Globe Theatre. Here you will find information, pictures, and trivia regarding Shakespeare.

Here you will find many informative sources on Elizabethan life in general, including daily life, marriage customs, clothing, food, religion, theater, etc.

Just as advertised, this site delivers information about the clothing of Elizabethan England.