Ranked #1
Real 16thC Canon Law in Measure for Measure
Real 16thC Canon Law in Measure for Measure
In Shakespeare’s play, Measure for Measure, there’s a fictional court case against Claudio for extra-marital misconduct.... Read more
31 Jul 2023
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28mins
Ranked #2
The Arrival of the Exclamation Point During Shakespeare's Lifetime
The Arrival of the Exclamation Point During Shakespeare's Lifetime
In his 1611 English to French dictionary, Randle Cotgrave defines the exclamation point as “the point of admiration and ... Read more
24 Jul 2023
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33mins
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The Establishment of Fort Raleigh in 1587
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New Discoveries about the First Folio
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What was it like to be handicapped or disabled in 16th Century England?
What was it like to be handicapped or disabled in 16th Century England?
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5 Jun 2023
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What It Means to Take a 17thC Covenant in Scotland
What It Means to Take a 17thC Covenant in Scotland
Shakespeare mentions “covenants drawn between’s” in Cymbeline, and mentions covenants again in Henry VI when the King is... Read more
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