How to read Shakespeare for pleasure
Source: The Conversation
Read small sections. Think like a director. Click this link for these and other tips on how to get the most out of your reading of Shakespeare’s plays.
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Mary Wollstonecraft Biography
Source: Biography
Feminist Mary Wollstonecraft, who wrote A Vindication of the Rights of Woman in 1792, advocated for the education of women.
9 Intrepid Women Explorers
Source: History
Read about the extraordinary lives and feats of 9 remarkable women.
Understanding Arabic Music
Source: Kennedy Center
Music is an essential part of life and culture around the world. Learn about Arabic music and what makes it unique.
Misconceptions about Mythology
Source: Mental Floss (on YouTube)
You may know a lot about mythology, but is evertying you think you know correct? Mental Floss discusses some of the most common misconceptions people have about Greek and Roman myths.
Theater Experience in Shakespeare’s Lifetime
Source: ThoughtCo.
Today we study Shakespeare in school and often see his plays in formal settings, but is that how they were meant to be experienced? Learn more about what going to see a play was really like when Shakespeare’s theater company put them on stage for the first time.
“Yankee Doodle” – Traditional: History of an American folk song
Source: Live About
British soldiers sang “Yankee Doodle” to mock the Americans, who eventually turned the song into a source of pride and anthem of their own.
Origins of some famous stories go back thousands of years
Source: Science News
Have you ever read a story and thought it sounded familiar? Well some of your favorite stories may be older than you think!
The Comfort in Horror
Source: Grimdark Magazine
Read about how horror builds resilience in people by providing a safe avenue for facing fear. Consider these benefits the next time you watch a horror movie or play a frightful game.
10 Ways Shakespeare Changed the Way You Talk
Source: History
Some of the words and phrases we use everyday were invented by Shakespeare! Learn about the history of these words and the plays that debuted them.