Category Archives: Sweet Sorrow

Shakespeare in lockdown: Did he write King Lear in plague quarantine?

One silver lining of shelter-in-place orders is that they might give rise to creativity. Learn more about a popular idea that sets the bar high.

Falling in love is the easy part

As Romeo and Juliet could tell you, it’s less difficult to fall in love than to sustain it. A columnist who participated in a famous experiment about falling in love shares her experience.

Romeo + Juliet: Integrating American Sign Language

Watch the video accompanying this article (at the bottom) about a production of Romeo and Juliet where they each speak different languages and attempt to bridge the divide between language barriers.

4 Bloody Family Feuds in American History

Think it’s crazy that the Capulets and Montagues got so carried away with the feud between their families? Here are some examples of long-running and deadly family feuds closer to home.

Can You Fix a Broken Heart by Writing About It?

Learn how certain kinds of writing can help after a romantic breakup.

Would Shakespeare’s poisons and drugs work in reality?

Several Shakespearean plots points, including the climax of Romeo and Juliet, turn on powerful potions. Did the bard dream them up, or might they have really existed?

‘Sweet Sorrow: A Zombie Ballet’ Returns to the Stage for the Halloween Season

“Sweet Sorrow: A Zombie Ballet” returns for its 3rd annual production during Halloween season. Watch the first 2 minutes of this video from last year explaining the process of creating the sequel to Romeo & Juliet for a new age of audience members.

Why Do We Fall in Love?

Watch this video to see how your idea of ‘love’ stacks up against your fellow teens’ views.

A Visit to the Museum of Broken Relationships

Watch this video to learn about a collection of artifacts cataloging what happens after relationships end and love dies.

When Your Parents Disapprove of Your Partner

Situations today may not be as dramatic as that in Romeo & Juliet, but it does still happen that parents oppose their children’s choice of partners.

10 Rare Salvador Dali Illustrations of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet

Spanish surrealist Salvador Dali and Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet may not seem like an obvious pairing, but these 1975 illustrations vividly bring the tension and tragedy to life.

People banded together to find the world’s loneliest frog true love

Do you think you’ve heard all the stories about Romeo and Juliet? Think again! Read about a frog named for Romeo and the search to find him his very own Juliet.

He’s Supposed to Marry a Japanese Princess. Just Don’t Call Him Her Fiancé.

Princess Mako of Japan and her fiance endure pressure from her royal family, but defy expectations.

Is love losing its soul in the digital age?

Philosophy professor Firmin DeBrabander contemplates how couples display their relationships on social media.

WWII love letters tell of romance and tragedy

Letters from World War II reveal a love story that ended in tragedy.

Kate Tempest: a winning wielder of words

In this summary of Kate Tempest’s career as a rapper and poet, critic Michael Hogan praises her work.

You Can Love at First Sight: Scientists Discover Brain Region Responsible for Instant Attraction

Romeo and Juliet fall madly in love at first sight. But does this happen in real life? Read this article to find out what researchers have discovered about your brain and love.