Discover the fascinating world of Historic Shakespeare—exploring the life, times, and cultural context of the Bard. From Elizabethan politics to Shakespeare’s personal influences, this blog brings history to life with rich insights, scholarly commentary, and engaging stories for lovers of literature and drama.
When you think of Shakespeare’s survival through the centuries, chances are you picture dusty scholars in dimly lit libraries, or perhaps famous actors strutting the … Read more
William Shakespeare is one of the most influential writers in history, and his work has been adapted and reinterpreted in countless ways. Novels inspired by … Read more
As we celebrate the 400th anniversary of the publication of Shakespeare’s First Folio, the popularity of its author is stronger than it has ever been, … Read more
Some of Europe’s most popular tourist attractions feature Shakespeare in one way or another –theatres, the town where he grew up, the house where he … Read more
A recent article in the UK’s Guardian was headlined “New evidence suggests Shakespeare may have stolen the plot of Cymbeline.” Well! Using legal language like … Read more
Is it really time to cancel Shakespeare? The much-admired English actor, Juliet Stevenson, who has played many of Shakespeare’s main female protagonists, wrote an article … Read more
All Shakespeare fans are familiar with the tragedy Antony and Cleopatra, first performed in 1607. But did you know you can quite easily visit one … Read more
There are thousands of writers and actors all around the country who work in groups and make artistic decisions with their fellows. That’s a lot … Read more
“Knock knock” jokes are the first jokes kids respond to and laugh at as their reasoning faculties begin to develop. The linguistic trick clicks in … Read more
The name ‘William Shakespeare’ is associated with a golden age in English drama. The term “golden age” refers to a period when great activity in … Read more
It depends. You decide. In our time, a writer who has plagiarized something is considered a serious offender. If caught, they find themselves ostracised by … Read more
What is banishment? Banishment is the state of being exiled or sent away from one’s home. Being banished was the worst thing that could happen … Read more
