Ben Marks

Join historian Ben Marks, the unofficial historian from Down Under, as he delves into the dynamic Elizabethan era. Discover how Sir Francis Drake's voyages opened trade routes and fueled global capitalism. Explore the motivations behind England’s explorations and the dramatic consequences had the Spanish Armada prevailed. Ben discusses the Renaissance's influence on arts, science, and the democratization of theatre, highlighting both the era's cultural flourishes and its harsh realities for the less fortunate.