William Shakespeare and the Earl of Southampton
Much has been written about the relationship between William Shakespeare and the Earl of Southampton. Well, here is the actual story. When Henry Wriothesley was … Read more
Historic Shakespeare
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.
Just What Does ‘Hugger-Mugger’ Mean?
When Elizabethans did something ‘hugger-mugger‘ it meant they were doing it in secret. It’s an archaic expression, and not an idiom, so it is never … Read more
Was Shakespeare Rich?
Today, William Shakespeare is acknowledged as one of the most important writers in the English language, of any era, and perhaps the best of all … Read more
Shakespeare References To Sports & Games
When we talk to each other we make linguistic shortcuts by using metaphors, which we get from the large range of the activities that we … Read more
Building The Old Globe Theater: The Full, Strange Story!
Shakespeare’s old Globe Theater was built almost exactly 422 years ago! Well, kind of. The building process started on December 28th, 1598, but when it … Read more
The 9 Plot Elements of Shakespearean Tragedies
Thomas Moore is an educator and a professional freelance writer who works for a Write My Essay For Me service. He enjoys writing useful pieces … Read more
12 Questions About Shakespeare You Wanted Answered
Let’s get real: we all have a lot of questions about Shakespeare. His plays can be confusing! That’s why we hosted a Shakespeare homework help … Read more
Is Othello A Villain?
Othello is not usually a character that pops up in lists of Shakespeare’s villains, but it is possible to make the argument that Othello was … Read more
Shakespeare’s Language
Contrary to popular belief, Shakespeare did not write in Old or Early English. Shakespeare’s language was actually Early Modern English, also known as Elizabethan English … Read more
‘Hamlet’, Shakespeare’s Modern Play
Hamlet seems to be the closest of Shakespeare’s plays to modern times, though it was composed in the early years of the 17th century. More … Read more
The Hamlet Skull Scene: Symbolism & Significance
The ‘Hamlet skull scene’ – most commonly known as the ‘gravedigger scene’ appears in William Shakespeare‘s famous tragedy Hamlet. In this article, we’re going explore … Read more
Edward De Vere: Shakespeare’s True Identity?
Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford, is a name that evokes curiosity from some and frustration from others. Today, it is most commonly associated … Read more
