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There’s much ado about something as CT theaters honor William Shakespeare’s birthday
There are several full productions of William Shakespeare plays in Connecticut this week, plus readings, discussions and ...
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250 years after the start of the Revolutionary War, a divided America battles over its legacy
Thousands of people came to Lexington, Massachusetts, just before dawn on Saturday to witness a reenactment of how the ...
FEDERAL FALLOUT | 'Hate to see it go': Local groups, community members lament humanities cuts, say NEH funding has lasting impact on region
Federal Fallout is a Tribune-Democrat news series addressing the potential local impact of funding cuts. JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – More than 30 years ago, a National Endowment for the Humanities grant sent ...
The Heights2d
Wherefore art thou, Shakespeare? Seemingly Everywhere
The fact that Shakespeare is the most influential writer in English literature is simply held to be the truth now.
Wahpeton Daily News2d
This day in history
The great English dramatist and poet William Shakespeare is born in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 23, 1564 — at least, by historians' best reckoning. It is impossible to be certain the ...
Biography on MSN4d
20 Iconic Shakespeare Quotes That Shaped Modern Language and Culture
Although they were written more than 400 years ago, the words of William Shakespeare remain timeless. Thanks in large part to the Bard of Avon’s ability to poetically capture universal human emotions ...
Northampton Chronicle & Echo on MSN6d
From beloved Scottish poet to surprising fictional character: Experts reveal the most famous final resting places in Britain
The UK is home to some of the world's most iconic burial sites, where history's most celebrated figures rest in peace - each ...